Aronson Foundation
Invitation OnlyRhinecliff, New York · EIN 43-1616967 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$253K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
65% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Project Hudson | New York, NY | General support | $76,200 |
| Ecohealth Network at Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | General support | $70,000 |
| Usc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $16,500 |
| The Jefferson Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| California Institute of Arts | Valencia, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Laumeier Sculpture Park | Saint Louis, MO | General support | $10,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Saint Louis, MO | General support | $8,000 |
| 18Th Street Arts Center | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Jonas Salk Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| LA Senora Research Institute | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wise Tropics Inc | East Setauket, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Cways Home | Portland, OR | General support | $1,300 |
| Upstate Films | New York, NY | General support | $1,300 |
| California One Care | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Commonweal | Congers, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El (Sf) | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Day One | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Fisher Center Bard | Annandaleonhudson, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| International Womens Forum | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Island Press | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Jungian Psychoanalytic Society | New York City, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| National Geographic | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Society for Ecological Restoration | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| White House Fellows Association | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Wilkinson Public Library | Telluride, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends Without a Border | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities | Torrington, CT | General support | $500 |
| Garrison Institute | Garrison, NY | General support | $500 |
| Kidspirit | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $500 |
| Maestro Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $500 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Sarasota, FL | General support | $500 |
| Hudson River Music Hall Production Inc | Hudson Falls, NY | General support | $400 |
| Clarion Concerts | Philmont, NY | General support | $300 |
| Morton Library | Morton, IL | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,700 | 38 |
| 2023 | $207,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523259349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1616967
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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