Private foundation · EIN 87-3136736 · Short Hills, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aldrich 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: 19 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $10K. 11% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
19
$1.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NJ
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PACar-t research$500K
Thomas Jefferson University TjuPhiladelphia, PAAls research$320K
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PASupport pitt student athletes and hail to heroes football celebration$50K
Friends of FirefightersBrooklyn, NYMental health counseling and wellness services for active and retired fdny firefighters and their families$25K
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MERemember and honor us veterans and teach next generation the value of freedom$17K
Dean Randazzo Cancer FoundationSomers Point, NJPromote cancer awareness and provide financial support$15K
Unite for HerMalvern, PABreast cancer and ovarian cancer support$15K
Liguori AcademyPhiladelphia, PASupport school choice$13K
Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PAPediatric cancer research$10K
For Pete's Sake Cancer RespitePlymouth Meeting, PAProvide respite services to cancer patients and their families$10K
Warrior Canine ConnectionBoyds, MDVeteran service dogs$10K
All Hands and HeartsMattapoisett, MADisasters and emergency management$7,500
Hope for HallieSwarthmore, PAAdolescents young adult$5,150
John Molloy Jr FoundationStaten Island, NYProvide scholarship to students who exemplify kindness, dedication and commitment$5,000
Joseph S Grippo MemorialKinn, NJSupport families impacted by cancer$5,000
Soldier StrongStamford, CTProvide revolutionary technology, innovative advancements and educational opportunities to veterans$5,000
Camp KesemCovina, CASupporting children through a parents cancer journey$2,606
Big Dog Ranch RescueLoxahatchee, FLVeteran service dog training program and foster program for deployed military$2,505
American Association for Cancer ResearchPhiladelphia, PACancer research$2,095

By state: Pennsylvania 9 · New York 2 · New Jersey 2 · Maine 1 · Maryland 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Aldrich Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey, administered in care of Caroline Blake, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Aldrich 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 Aldrich Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 19 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Aldrich Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (9 grants), New York (2 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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