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Ayudar Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKEWOOD, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Gretchen Blu Wagner. It holds total assets of $5.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $5.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Colorado. According to available records, Ayudar Foundation has made 153 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $418K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 62 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 38 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.
Ayudar Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 153 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Ayudar Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 153 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K.
Ayudar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ayudar Foundation is headquartered in LAKEWOOD, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Blu Wagner | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
153
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
62
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisis Aid InternationalPROVIDE NEEDS FOR FAMILIES/COMMUNITI | St Louis, MO | $60K | 2022 |
| Direct ReliefHUMANITARIAN AND DISASTER RELIEF | Santa Barbara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Helping Hands For Relief & DevelopmHELPING PERSONS IN CRISIS WORLDWIDE | Southfield, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersMEDICAL & HUMANITARIAN AID | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Alight (American Refugee Committee)AID TO REFUGEES - SHELTER, FOOD, WAT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2022 |
| Turtle Island Restoration NetworkPRESERVE OCEAN/MARINE WILDLIFE | Olema, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| International Relief TeamsGUATEMALA VISION CARE PROGRAM | San Diego, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Haitian Health FoundationOUTPATIENT CLINIC & BABY DELIVERY SV | Norwich, CT | $35K | 2022 |
| Heart To Heart Int'LHUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS WORLDWIDE | Lenexa, KS | $35K | 2022 |
| Naral Pro Choice AmericaSUPPORTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS | Washington, DC | $35K | 2022 |
| National Abortion FederationsSUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR WOMENS CHOICE | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Beyond PesticidesTRANSITION FROM TOXIC PESTICIDES | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Center For Biological DiversityPROTECT SPECIES, OCEANS, RAINFORESTS | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2022 |
| Tibet FundTIBETAN HEALTHCARE & EDUCATION | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Himalaya Cataract ProjectPROVIDING EYECARE AND DOCTOR TRAININ | Waterbury, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Globus ReliefMEDICAL RESOURCE HUMANITARIAN ORG | Salt Lake City, UT | $20K | 2022 |
| Assist InternationalFOOD AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO REFUGEE | Scotts Valley, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| CareFIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY | Merrifield, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Elephant SanctuaryLAND FOR ELEPHANT RESCUE | Hohenwald, TN | $15K | 2022 |
| Arafta Aid For The Horn Of AfricaAID TO POOR/DISPLACED IN S. AFRICA | Columbia Heights, MN | $15K | 2022 |
| Amazon Conservation AssnBIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN AMAZON | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Sankara Eye FoundationERADICATE CURABLE BLINDNESS IN INDIA | Milpitas, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Conservation FundPROTECT AMERICA'S LANDS & WATER | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Alaska Wilderness LeaguePRESERVE AK WILD LANDS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| International Rhino FoundationRHINO CONSERVATION IN AFRICA/INDIA | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Center For Climate And Energy SolutPOLICY TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMIS | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| All Gods Children IntlWORKING W/ ORPHANS OF HONDURAS | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| American Himlayan FoundationPROVIDING AID TO HIMILAYAN REGION | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| American RiversWORKING TO KEEP RIVER POLLUTANT FREE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |