Aaron's Foundation Inc is a private corporate foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. The foundation was established to strengthen communities where Aaron's operates, with a particular emphasis on improving life prospects for underserved youth. The foundation provides youth with tools, resources, and skills to achieve their goals and become productive, contributing members of their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$380K
-40.7% YoY
Grant Count
9
-93.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+875.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To strengthen the communities in which Aaron's operates, with a focus on improving the life prospects of underserved youth.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy & Grantmaking
- Youth development and leadership programs
- Disaster relief and hardship assistance for Aaron's Inc. employees
Grantmaking
The foundation provides grants to active public charities and offers disaster relief/hardship assistance to Aaron's Inc. employees.
Grant Range
$1,000
Average Grant
$10,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia, Washington, and Texas. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 39 states, with primary support in Georgia, California, and Texas (accounting for 38% of all grants). The foundation has supported 395 unique organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $236,866
- Total revenues: $500,000
- Total expenses: $403,577
- Annual giving: $380,257
Historical Trend:
- Total assets grew from N/A in 2011 to $237,000 in 2024
- Annual giving decreased from $3.4 million in 2020 to $641,000 in 2023
Tax Status:
- EIN: 45-3611066
- Tax-exempt since July 2015
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Contributions are tax-deductible
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region ($275,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of America - Southeast Region ($46,427), Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER AUGUSTA AUGUSTA, GA | SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA - SOUTHEAST REGION ATLANTA, GA | 2024 NATIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR | $15,000 |
| 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 |
| CRISTO REY ATLANTA JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL ATLANTA, GA | CORPORATE WORK STUDY STUDENT TEAM | $35,000 |
| 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 |
| UNIVISION FOUNDATION MIAMI, FL | 2024 LIGA DE CAMPEONES SCHOLARSHIP | $2,000 |
| WORLD VISION INC FEDERAL WAY, WA | MATCHING GIFT FOR TRACY SACKELLARES | $330 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Elizabeth L Gibbs
Personnel: Douglass L Noe, Director, Vice President, Controller
The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL G GEORGE | DIRECTOR, CHAIR, PRESIDENT, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KELLY C WALL | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CORY MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUGLASS L NOE | DIRECTOR, VP, CONTROLLER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Boys & Girls Clubs Partnership:**
Aaron's Renews Partnership With Boys & Girls Clubs Of AmericaAaron's has donated $10 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2015. The foundation has delivered 50+ Teen Center refreshes to provide safe spaces for youth after school. The partnership includes support for youth leadership development programs, staff training programs, and other Teen Center initiatives. In 2024, the foundation delivered its 58th Teen Center refresh to the Phoenix Boys & Girls Club.
Aaron's Foundation Announces $5 Million, Three-Year Renewal of National Partnership**American Red Cross Partnership:**
Aaron's partners with the American Red Cross to help prevent and alleviate human suffering during emergencies and natural disasters, including recent charitable donations for Hurricane Ida relief.
Aaron's Foundation Announces $5 Million, Three-Year Renewal of National Partnership**Warrick Dunn Charities Partnership:**
The foundation supports Warrick Dunn Charities' "Homes for the Holidays" program, which celebrates single parents actively working toward first-time homeownership through Habitat for Humanity.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aaron's Foundation Inc fund?
**Mission:** To strengthen the communities in which Aaron's operates, with a focus on improving the life prospects of underserved youth. **Primary Funding Areas:** • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy & Grantmaking • Youth development and leadership programs • Disaster relief and hardship assistance for Aaron's Inc. employees
How do I apply for a grant from Aaron's Foundation Inc?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants made: 744 grants totaling $7.2 million (historical) • Median grant size: $1,000 • Average grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: up to $2.6 million • Recent annual giving: $641,000 (2023), $380,257 (2024) • Total giving: $380,257 (2024) **Recent Grants (2024):** • Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School: $35,000 (Corporate Work Study Student Team) • Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta: $5,000 (Support for Local Boys and Girls Club) • Operation Turkey: $1,000 (Ma…
Where does Aaron's Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia, Washington, and Texas. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 39 states, with primary support in Georgia, California, and Texas (accounting for 38% of all grants). The foundation has supported 395 unique organizations.
What size grants does Aaron's Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Aaron's Foundation Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $380K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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