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The Fox Aarons Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $507K. Annual income is reported at $753K. Total assets have decreased from $3.8M in 2019 to $1.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, The Fox Aarons Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $838K in 2020 to $1.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $250K, with an average award of $62K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Rhode Island. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$55K
Average Grant
$64K
Largest Grant
$150K
Based on 13 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 Fox Aarons Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, RI.
The Fox Aarons Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 43 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $62K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $250K.
The Fox Aarons Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Fox Aarons Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Aarons | Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shelley Fox Aarons | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary Aarons | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$806K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$793K
Contributions
$454K
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$59K
Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$62K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Museum Of Contemporary ArtCapital Campaign | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Institute Of Arts And SciencesExhibition Support | Brooklyn, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The High Line IncHighline Art | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Ps1 Contemporary Art Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Long Is City, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Lower East Side Tenement MuseumGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Creative Time IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Brown University Of ProvidenceBrown PAC, Fox Aarons Family Studio | Providence, RI | $50K | 2022 |
| Printed Matter IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtRare Book Fund | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Primary Information IncSteve Lawrence "Newspaper" Publication | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Swiss InstituteEmergency Relief Support | New York, NY | $75K | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Institute Of Arts And Sciences Dba Brooklin support of the upcoming Loraine O'Grady show | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Dia Center For The Arts IncIn support of the Jill Magid Art Exhibition | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |