Grants paid in 2025
10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | Medical & humanitarian aid | $200K |
| World Central KitchenWashington, DC | Emergency food relief - disasters | $200K |
| Colorado Animal Rescue ExpressEnglewood, CO | Care of homeless animals | $100K |
| Crisis Aid InternationalSt Louis, MO | Provide needs for families/communiti | $100K |
| Palestine Childrens Relief FundLos Angeles, CA | Free med care to injured/ill childre | $100K |
| Direct Relief IntlSanta Barbara, CA | Provide needs for poverty & emergenc | $100K |
| Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ | Protect species, oceans, rainforests | $50K |
| Physicians for Reproductive HealthHartsdale, NY | Sexual reproductive health & rights | $50K |
| Cure Blindness ProjectNorwich, VT | Provide eye care systems for sight | $50K |
| Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VA | Protection & conservation of rainfor | $50K |
By state: New York 2 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 1 · Missouri 1 · Arizona 1
About this foundation
Ayudar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakewood, Colorado, administered in care of Gretchen Blu Wagner, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ayudar 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 Ayudar Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 10 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Ayudar Foundation give?
New York (2 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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