Private foundation · EIN 86-3415367 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Aiko 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: 12 grants paid, $356K total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$356K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
One World SurgeryBirmingham, ALGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Whitman College Board of TrusteesWalla Walla, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CASeaver College of Science and Engineering; LMU Be a Lion Fund$25K
United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NYChild Nutrition Fund$25K
Glencoe Union ChurchGlencoe, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$19K
African Women RisingSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILTo Support the Dance Marathon$5,000
African Women RisingSanta Barbara, CACharitable Event$2,000

By state: Illinois 4 · California 4 · New York 2 · Alabama 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

The Aiko Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 The Aiko 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 The Aiko Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $356K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does The Aiko Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), California (4 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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