Private foundation · EIN 81-4732333 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ainslie 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 107 grants paid, $16M total, median $25K. 1% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
107
$16M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
1%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$352M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 107 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYSocial services$4.5M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County IncHobe Sound, FLCommunity outreach$2.0M
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYEnvironmental preservation & wildlife conservation$2.0M
Boys' Club of New YorkNew York, NYCommunity outreach$1.7M
Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCold Spring Harbor, NYBiomedical research$1.1M
Maverick Capital FoundationDallas, TXPhilanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking$1.0M
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County IncHobe Sound, FLCommunity outreach$250K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDMedical research - neutrophil grant$150K
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYEnvironmental preservation & wildlife conservation$150K
Northwell Health (glen Cove Hospital)New Hyde Park, NYMedical center$125K
Universite LavalCAMedical education grant$104K
Acumen Fund IncNew York, NYPromotion of business to create a global community of emerging leaders$100K
Boys' Club of New YorkNew York, NYCommunity outreach$100K
Boys' Club of New YorkNew York, NYCommunity outreach$100K
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYEnvironmental preservation$100K
The Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FLEnvironmental preservation$100K
New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NYMedical center$100K
NpowerBrooklyn, NYLaunching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities$100K
American Academy of AchievementWashington, DCEducation$50K
American Academy of AchievementWashington, DCEducation$50K
Cdp North AmericaNew York, NYEnvironmental preservation$50K
CeresBoston, MAAccelerating the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable economy$50K
Colby CollegeWaterville, MEEducation$50K
Community Foundation for NantucketNantucket, MACommunity and economic development for the nantucket area$50K
Episcopal High SchoolAlexandria, VAEducation$50K
Harlem Children's ZoneNew York, NYSocial services$50K
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYBiomedical research$50K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAMedical center$50K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYCancer research$50K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VALand and water conservation$50K
North Shore Land AllianceOyster Bay, NYEnvironmental preservation$50K
United Recovery FundPortland, MEProvide support for people affected by substance use disorder and incarceration$50K
World Wildlife Fund IncWashington, DCNatural resource and wildlife conservation and protection$50K
Virginia Episcopal SchoolLynchburg, VAEducation$30K
The American Repertory TheaterCambridge, MAArts$25K
B Robert Williamson Jr FoundationNew York, NYEducation$25K
The Banner Lake ClubHobe Sound, FLCommunity outreach$25K
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MEEducation$25K
Glen Cove Boys and Girls Club at Lincoln HouseGlen Cove, NYCommunity outreach$25K
Grenville Baker Boys & Girls ClubLocust Valley, NYCommunity outreach$25K
Nantucket Boys & Girls ClubNantucket, MACommunity outreach$25K
Cia Officers Memorial FoundationHerndon, VAAssist survivors and dependents of cia officers$25K
Cleveland Clinic Martin HealthStuart, FLPatient healthcare, research, and education of healthcare providers$25K
Colby CollegeWaterville, MEEducation$25K
College TrackOakland, CAEducation$25K
Council for Economic EducationNew York, NYSupport economic literacy and financial education$25K
Episcopal CharitiesNew York, NYCommunity outreach$25K
Fdny FoundationBrooklyn, NYFirst responder support$25K
Jupiter Medical Center FoundationJupiter, FLMedical center$25K
Nantucket Historical AssociationNantucket, MAArts$25K
NYU Langone Health (faces)New York, NYEpilepsy research, patient care, and supplementary programs$25K
Partnership to End AddictionNew York, NYProviding personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction$25K
Resolv Proving GroundSanford, NCProvide education, training, and facilities to veterans$25K
ShatterproofNorwalk, CTProvide support and treatment for people impacted by addiction and substance abuse$25K
Success AcademyNew York, NYEducation$25K
Teach for AmericaNew York, NYEducation$25K
The Cassandra Award FoundationNew York, NYCreate awareness for credible warnings$25K
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VASupport for naval special warfare's warriors, veterans, and families$24K
Academy Center of the ArtsLynchburg, VAPerforming arts school$10K
Amc Schwarzman Animal Medical CenterNew York, NYVeterinary medicine, research, and education$10K

By state: New York 44 · Florida 14 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 13 · Virginia 11 · Maine 5

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Ainslie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Keith Hennington, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Ainslie Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ainslie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $16M across 107 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ainslie Foundation give?

New York (44 grants), Florida (14 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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