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The Ariel Foundation is a private corporation based in MOUNT VERNON, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is % Janet Reynolds. It holds total assets of $38.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.7M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, The Ariel Foundation has made 257 grants totaling $20.7M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $6.9M in 2020 to $8.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $23 to $2M, with an average award of $81K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Ohio and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Ariel Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 257 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, MI.
The Ariel Foundation has distributed a total of $20.7M across 257 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $81K. Individual grants have ranged from $23 to $2M.
The Ariel Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ariel Foundation is headquartered in MOUNT VERNON, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Buchwald Wright | SUPERV.DIR., CHAIRMAN,PRES | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Stuller | PAST - DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt Schisler | CURRENT DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jen Odenweller | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Rastin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$4.1M
Total Assets
$43.2M
Fair Market Value
$43.2M
Net Worth
$43.2M
Grants Paid
$3.9M
Contributions
$4.9M
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$1.9M
Total: $36.5M
Total Grants
257
Total Giving
$20.7M
Average Grant
$81K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Knox Community HospitalKCH FAMILY CARE CENTER, WRIGHT FAMILY MEDICAL PAVILLION | Mount Vernon, OH | $1M | 2022 |
| Knox County Land Reutilization CorporationMOUNT VERNON DOWNTOWN WEST CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT | Mount Vernon, OH | $387K | 2022 |
| New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter Of Knox CountyNEW DIRECTIONS EXPANSION PROJECT MATCHING GRANT | Mount Vernon, OH | $300K | 2022 |
| Knox Partnership For Arts & Culture Inc Dba Woodward Opera House ConservanCAPACITY BUILDING GRANT 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $273K | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Arts Consortium IncAMPLIFYING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT IN MOUNT VERNON 2022 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| Mount Vernon, OH |
| $250K |
| 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversitySOCCER AND LACROSSE COMPLEX | Mount Vernon, OH | $249K | 2022 |
| Ohio Eastern Star HomePINE HILL INDEPENDENT SENIOR HOUSING | Mount Vernon, OH | $150K | 2022 |
| The Village NetworkKNOX COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DIVERSION PROGRAM | Mount Vernon, OH | $105K | 2022 |
| Woodward Development CorporationOPERA HOUSE AND ANNEX CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT SUPPORT | Mount Vernon, OH | $90K | 2022 |
| Foundation Park ConservancySCHNORMEIER EVENT CENTER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM/ ADA RAMP | Mount Vernon, OH | $62K | 2022 |
| Knox County Head Start IncPARENT SUPPORT INITIATIVE 2022-2023 | Mount Vernon, OH | $60K | 2022 |
| City Of Mount VernonTREE REMOVAL & ASSOCIATED SIDEWALK REPAIR 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $59K | 2022 |
| Science Play-Space Initiative (Spi) IncOPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR DISCOVERY PLAY 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $51K | 2022 |
| Knox County Career CenterKNOX TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM SUPPORT FY 2021-2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $50K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Mount VernonYMCA SCHOLARSHIPS, PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH AND OPERATIONS 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $40K | 2022 |
| New Hope IndustriesNHI NEXT GENERATION | Mount Vernon, OH | $39K | 2022 |
| Winter Sanctuary IncSHELTER SERVICES GRANT 2021-2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $25K | 2022 |
| Knox County FoundationCOTC KNOXPROMISE FUND | Mount Vernon, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| The Station Break Senior Citizens Center Of Knox CountyPARKING LOT REPLACEMENT 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| The Ohio State UniversityJONATHAN D. CROW, SARAH A. LORD, & SETH LAWHON SCHOLARSHIPS 2022 - 2023 | Columbus, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival IncFAMILY-FOCUSED ART PROGRAMMING AND MARKETING OUTREACH FOR THE 2022 FESTIVAL | Mount Vernon, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Knox County Ohio IncIMAGINATION LIBRARY - AN EARLY LEARNING INITIATIVE 2021-2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $12K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of Knox CountyRED CROSS PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCY IN KNOX COUNTY 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Ohio Northern UniversityJONAH R. BURSON & MATHEW G. DINNEN SCHOLARSHIPS 2022 - 2023 | Ada, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Experience Mount Vernon Fka Main Street2021 DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON HOLIDAY LIGHTING | Mount Vernon, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Mount Vernon City School DistrictMOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOLS FIFTH GRADE TRANSITIONS OUTDOOR SCHOOL 2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Miami UniversityADAM. M TEMPLE SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Oxford, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Bowling Green UniversityIAN M. WHITAKER SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Bowling Green, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Calvin UniveristyNETSANET WAAL SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of ToledoTEERY LEE GLAZE FEARN SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Toledo, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of CincinnatiGARRETT R. HUGHES SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Ohio UniversityNICHOLAS R. LAHER SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Athens, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Knox County Educational Service CenterENRICHMENT PROGRAMS 2021-2022 | Mount Vernon, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Heart Of Ohio Trail IncorporatedREPLACE AND UPGRADE TRAIL WAYFINDING AND SAFETY SIGNS ON THE HEART OF OHIO TRAIL | Centerburg, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| Public Library Of Mount Vernon & Knox CountyARIEL-FOUNDATION PARK STORYBOOK TRAIL | Mount Vernon, OH | $4K | 2022 |
| University Of AkronJOSHUA N. GADDIS SCHOLARSHIP 2022 - 2023 | Akron, OH | $2K | 2022 |
| Knox County Land ReutilizationDOWNTOWN WEST CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT | Mount Vernon, OH | $400K | 2021 |
| Owl Creek ConservancyOPERATIONAL ENDOWMENT MATCHING FUNDS | Mount Vernon, OH | $300K | 2021 |
| Knox Partnership For Artsculture Inc Dba Woodward Opera House ConservancyCAPACITY BUILDING GRANT | Mount Vernon, OH | $175K | 2021 |
| Knox County Technical CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Mount Vernon, OH | $102K | 2021 |
| Knox County Landmarks Foundation IncREINVESTING IN HISTORIC HOMES UPDATE PROGRAM | Mount Vernon, OH | $42K | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Of Mount VernonPATHWAY OF HOPE | Mount Vernon, OH | $31K | 2021 |
| The Ohio State UniveristyENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS | Columbus, OH | $10K | 2021 |
| Main Street Mount VernonMAIN STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHT HANGING & UPDATES RENEWAL | Mount Vernon, OH | $9K | 2021 |
| Kokosing Gap Trail30TH ANNIVERSARY SCULPTURE | Mount Vernon, OH | $6K | 2021 |
| University Of CinicinnatiENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2021 |
| Ohio Northen UniversityENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS | Ada, OH | $5K | 2021 |
| Bowling Green State UniversityENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS | Bowling Green, OH | $5K | 2021 |
| Mount Vernon Association Of Police ChaplainsCAPACITY BUILDING MATCHING GRANT | Mount Vernon, OH | $5K | 2021 |
| University Of DaytonENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS | Dayton, OH | $3K | 2021 |
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