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Auriga Charitable Trust is a private trust based in N SCITUATE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Irina Simmons. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $124K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2019 to $3.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, Auriga Charitable Trust has made 36 grants totaling $306K, with a median grant of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $52K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Auriga Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, NY.
Auriga Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $306K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $52K.
Auriga Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Auriga Charitable Trust is headquartered in N SCITUATE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Simmons | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Irina Simmons | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$137K
Total Assets
$3.3M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$3.3M
Grants Paid
$134K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$107K
Distribution Amount
$143K
Total: $3.3M
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$306K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmySupport for poverty | West Nyack, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Metro WestSupport for children | Taunton, MA | $52K | 2022 |
| Global Press InstituteSupport Global journalism | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Red CrossDisaster support | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| EdvestorsEducation support for children | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Armenian Museum Of AmericaArmenian heritage protection | Watertown, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| Daily TableFood security | Dorchester Center, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Tunnels To Towers FoundationSupport for veterans | Staten Island, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater LowellSupport for children | Lowell, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Fall River Boys & Girls ClubSupport for children | Fall River, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectSupport for veterans | Jacksonville, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Armenian General Benevolent UnionSupport for Armenians in Lebanon | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| The Charity GuildFood security | Brockton, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Save The ChildrenSupport for children | Fairfield, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| UnicefSupport for children | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater New BedfordSupport for children | New Bedford, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Scituate Food PantryFood security | Scituate, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Scituate Community Christmas IncFood security | Scituate, MA | $500 | 2022 |