The Aiko Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 86-3415367 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$356K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$14.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| One World Surgery | Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Whitman College Board of Trustees | Walla Walla, WA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA | Seaver College of Science and Engineering; LMU Be a Lion Fund | $25,000 |
| United States Fund for Unicef | New York, NY | Child Nutrition Fund | $25,000 |
| Glencoe Union Church | Glencoe, IL | General & Unrestricted | $18,500 |
| African Women Rising | Santa Barbara, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To Support the Dance Marathon | $5,000 |
| African Women Rising | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $298,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $241,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601149349101600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3415367
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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