Private foundation · EIN 58-2153928 · Columbus, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Inc

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: 18 grants paid, $86K total, median $1,000. 94% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$86K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in GA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationAtlanta, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$25K
Atlanta Community Food Bank IncAtlanta, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$20K
Diocese of SavannahSavannah, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$15K
High Museum of ArtAtlanta, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$5,000
Schwob School of Music - CsuColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$5,000
MercymedColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$3,000
Columbus River CenterColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$2,000
Special Olympics GeorgiaNorcross, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$2,000
Atlanta International SchoolAtlanta, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Atlanta Science Festival-Science AtlAtlanta, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Columbus MuseumColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Columbus Symphony OrchestraColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Feeding the ValleyColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Giving KitchenAtlanta, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Uga FoundationAthens, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
Valley Rescue MissionColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$1,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo further the organization's exempt purpose$750
Columbus State Food PantryColumbus, GATo further the organization's exempt purpose$500

By state: Georgia 17 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Inc 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 Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 18 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Fred and Catalina Aranas Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (17 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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