Private foundation · EIN 46-4556895 · S Kingstown, Rhode Island · Unknown

Aronow Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $149K total, median $3,000. 61% of grants stayed in Rhode Island.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$149K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in RI
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lymphoma Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$35K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral operating support$28K
Crossroads RiProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$15K
Animal Rescue League of Southern RiWakefield, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
Foster ForwardEast Providence, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
HopehealthProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
Horse Play Equine Rescue and SanctuarySaunderstown, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
South Kingstown Animal ShelterWakefield, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
The Neurodiversity AllianceNew York, NYGeneral operating support$5,000
Trinity Repertory CompanyProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
West Place Animal SanctuaryTiverton, RIGeneral operating support$5,000
WgbhBoston, MAGeneral operating support$4,000
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South CountyWakefield, RIGeneral operating support$3,000
Music & MemoryMineola, NYGeneral operating support$3,000
Danny & Ron's RescueCamden, SCGeneral operating support$2,000
Jamestown Art CenterJamestown, RIGeneral operating support$2,000
Tomorrow's RainbowCoconut Creek, FLGeneral operating support$2,000
Alzheimers AssociationProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$1,000
American Friends of Ezrat AvotFairlawn, NJGeneral operating support$1,000
HillelWashington, DCGeneral operating support$1,000
Insight of WarwickWarwick, RIGeneral operating support$1,000
Ophelia FundTeaneck, NJGeneral operating support$1,000
Ri Free ClinicProvidence, RIGeneral operating support$1,000
South County Art AssociationKingston, RIGeneral operating support$1,000
Vintage Pet RescueFoster, RIGeneral operating support$1,000
Water for CambodiaWakefield, RIGeneral operating support$1,000
Ri Center Assisting Those in NeedCarolina, RIGeneral operating support$500

By state: Rhode Island 17 · New York 3 · Alabama 1 · California 1 · Massachusetts 1 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Aronow Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in S Kingstown, Rhode Island, administered in care of Steven Aronow, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Aronow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Aronow Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $149K across 28 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Aronow Foundation give?

Rhode Island (17 grants), New York (3 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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