Aaron's Foundation Inc
Aaron's Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to active public charities, including youth-serving organizations, a high school, and charitable organizations in several states.
Aaron's Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aaron's Foundation Inc gave $380K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,257
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -93.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,251
- +875.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $236,866
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aaron's Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and provides grants to active public charities. It lists Rachel G. George as the contact and says forms and materials are not applicable. No application deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Rachel G George
Mailing address: 400 Galleria Pkwy S 300, Atlanta, GA 30060
Phone: (678) 402-3332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aaron's Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region ($336K across 3 grants). Together the top 6 received $345K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
506 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 497 grants of 506 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 1% to recipients in Florida. The filing also lists recipients in Texas, Connecticut, and Washington; each state accounted for 0% of grant dollars when rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aaron's Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $380K (2024) to $3.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region Atlanta, GA | Long-Term Partnership Agreement Payment | $275,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region Atlanta, GA | Upgrades and Improvements to the Teen Center | $46,427 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $35,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region Atlanta, GA | 2024 National Youth of the Year | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta Augusta, GA | Support for the Local Boys and Girls Club | $5,000 |
| Univision Foundation Miami, FL | 2024 Liga De Campeones Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Operation Turkey Bastrop, TX | Matching gift for donations made at ssc tailgate event | $1,000 |
| The Corona Self Help Center Inc East Hartford, CT | Services for Men Who Suffer from Substance Abuse. | $500 |
| World Vision Inc Federal Way, WA | Matching Gift for Tracy Sackellares | $330 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,866 | $500,000 | $403,577 | $380,257 | 9 | $403,577 | $9,917 |
| 2023 | $201,086 | $250,000 | $722,695 | $641,079 | 148 | $722,695 | $16,735 |
| 2022 | $605,905 | $140,243 | $1,127,747 | $1,084,463 | 247 | $1,127,747 | $131,643 |
| 2021 | $1,593,138 | $2,491,424 | $980,030 | $980,030 | 47 | $980,030 | $9,385 |
| 2020 | $81,744 | $3,459,177 | $3,385,152 | $3,383,452 | 55 | — | $8,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aaron's Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a formal mission. The 2024 grants include support for youth and education-related work, among other charitable purposes. One recipient, World Vision Inc., describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide, including through emergency relief and long-term community development programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $380,257. The median grant was $5,000, with grants ranging from $330 to $275,000. In 2023, it reported 148 grants totaling $641,079; in 2022, it reported 247 grants totaling $1,084,463.
The largest 2024 grant was $275,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America – Southeast Region for a long-term partnership agreement payment. Other notable grants included $46,427 to the same organization for teen center upgrades and improvements, $35,000 to an individual recipient Atlanta Jesuit High School for a corporate work study student team, and $15,000 to the Southeast Region for the 2024 National Youth of the Year. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta, $2,000 to Univision Foundation, $1,000 to Operation Turkey, $500 to The Corona Self Help Center Inc, and $330 to World Vision Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel G. George as director, chair, president, and secretary; Kelly C. Wall as vice president and treasurer; Cory Miller as director; and Douglass L. Noe as director, vice president, and controller.
Aaron's Foundation Inc is led by Rachel G. George, Director, Chair, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel G. George
Director, Chair, President & Secretary
Director, Chairman & President → Director, Chair, President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglass L. Noe
Director, Vice President & Controller
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly C. Wall
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Douglas A. Lindsay (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: C. Kelly Wall (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aaron's Foundation Inc
How much does Aaron's Foundation Inc give each year?
Aaron's Foundation Inc gave $380K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $641K across 148 grants.
What is Aaron's Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aaron's Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $42,251, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aaron's Foundation Inc give grants?
Aaron's Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Aaron's Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Aaron's Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Aaron's Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Aaron's Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region ($336,427 across 3 grants), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Augusta ($5,000) and Univision Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($35,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aaron's Foundation Inc?
Aaron's Foundation Inc reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $404K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aaron's Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission. The 2024 grants include support for youth and education-related work, among other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aaron's Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and provides grants to active public charities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aaron's Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aaron's Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3611066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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