Ainslie Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 81-4732333 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15.5M
Organizations funded107
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$456.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
99% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Social services | $4,550,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | Community outreach | $2,000,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Environmental preservation & wildlife conservation | $2,000,000 |
| Boys' Club of New York | New York, NY | Community outreach | $1,667,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Biomedical research | $1,100,000 |
| Maverick Capital Foundation | Dallas, TX | Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking | $1,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | Community outreach | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Medical research - neutrophil grant | $150,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Environmental preservation & wildlife conservation | $150,000 |
| Northwell Health (Glen Cove Hospital) | New Hyde Park, NY | Medical center | $125,000 |
| Universite Laval | CA | Medical education grant | $104,000 |
| Acumen Fund Inc | New York, NY | Promotion of business to create a global community of emerging leaders | $100,000 |
| Boys' Club of New York | New York, NY | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Boys' Club of New York | New York, NY | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Environmental preservation | $100,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | Environmental preservation | $100,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | Medical center | $100,000 |
| Npower | Brooklyn, NY | Launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities | $100,000 |
| American Academy of Achievement | Washington, DC | Education | $50,000 |
| American Academy of Achievement | Washington, DC | Education | $50,000 |
| Cdp North America | New York, NY | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| Ceres | Boston, MA | Accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy | $50,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Education | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Community and economic development for the nantucket area | $50,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Alexandria, VA | Education | $50,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | New York, NY | Social services | $50,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | Biomedical research | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Medical center | $50,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Land and water conservation | $50,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance | Oyster Bay, NY | Environmental preservation | $50,000 |
| United Recovery Fund | Portland, ME | Provide support for people affected by substance use disorder and incarceration | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | Natural resource and wildlife conservation and protection | $50,000 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | Lynchburg, VA | Education | $30,000 |
| The American Repertory Theater | Cambridge, MA | Arts | $25,000 |
| B Robert Williamson Jr Foundation | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| The Banner Lake Club | Hobe Sound, FL | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Education | $25,000 |
| Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club at Lincoln House | Glen Cove, NY | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club | Locust Valley, NY | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | Nantucket, MA | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Cia Officers Memorial Foundation | Herndon, VA | Assist survivors and dependents of cia officers | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health | Stuart, FL | Patient healthcare, research, and education of healthcare providers | $25,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Education | $25,000 |
| College Track | Oakland, CA | Education | $25,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | New York, NY | Support economic literacy and financial education | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Charities | New York, NY | Community outreach | $25,000 |
| Fdny Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | First responder support | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Medical center | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | Nantucket, MA | Arts | $25,000 |
| Nyu Langone Health (Faces) | New York, NY | Epilepsy research, patient care, and supplementary programs | $25,000 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | New York, NY | Providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction | $25,000 |
| Resolv Proving Ground | Sanford, NC | Provide education, training, and facilities to veterans | $25,000 |
| Shatterproof | Norwalk, CT | Provide support and treatment for people impacted by addiction and substance abuse | $25,000 |
| Success Academy | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| The Cassandra Award Foundation | New York, NY | Create awareness for credible warnings | $25,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Support for naval special warfare's warriors, veterans, and families | $23,600 |
| Academy Center of the Arts | Lynchburg, VA | Performing arts school | $10,000 |
| Amc Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | Veterinary medicine, research, and education | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 107 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,549,700 | 107 |
| 2023 | $14,999,000 | 85 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349101610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4732333
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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