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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. Total assets have grown from $13.8M in 2011 to $38.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. 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 N/A 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.
Smallest Grant
$120
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$85K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 63 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.
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 N/A 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 | N/A |
| David Stuller | PAST - DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kurt Schisler | CURRENT DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jen Odenweller | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas Rastin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$38.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$38.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
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 | 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 |
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