The Aditi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The foundation was established in 2021 and operates as a corporate foundation. Despite maintaining relatively modest total assets, the foundation engages in substantial philanthropic activity, distributing millions in grants annually to charitable organizations across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+2012.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
-54.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
+5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$286K
-57.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program area involves providing consulting services to charitable organizations. According to their filings, the foundation provides consulting services to 18 charitable organizations to enable them to be more efficient and self-reliant. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on general funding support for nonprofits.
Grantmaking
The Aditi Foundation demonstrates significant grant distribution activity relative to its asset base. In 2023, the foundation made 22 grants totaling approximately $12 million in giving.
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $20,000 to $3,500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Aditi Foundation supports organizations across numerous states and cities throughout the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and Dallas, as well as smaller cities including Santa Fe and Coralville. States where the foundation has provided support include Alabama, Arizona, California, Texas, Minnesota, and Massachusetts, among others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $203,542
- Total Revenue: $12,075,524
- Total Expenses: $12,510,322
- Total Liabilities: $1,790,000
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Total grants and contributions: $12,025,000
- Investment income and dividends: $50,524
Year-over-Year Changes (2023 vs. 2022):
- Grants and contributions decreased 9.6% from $13,300,000 in 2022
- Investment income increased significantly by 4,748.8% from $1,042 in 2022
The foundation's financial structure is characterized by high annual giving relative to its asset base, indicating it functions as a pass-through vehicle for philanthropic distributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,299,195 | $203,542 | $6,340 |
| Revenue | $5,600,055 | $12,075,524 | $13,301,042 |
| Expenses | $7,080,452 | $12,510,322 | $13,542,371 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,952,423 | $12,510,307 | $13,489,180 |
| Net Investment Income | $170,026 | $50,509 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $56,586 | $18,751 | $17,730 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership structure includes:
- South Dakota Trust Company LLC - Trustee
- Lee Roper-Batker - Manager
- Keith Baum - Manager
- William Brody - Manager
The foundation maintains one employee as of 2023.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH DAKOTA TRUST COMPANY LLC | TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,000 |
| LEE ROPER-BATKER | MANAGER | 15 | $75,000 |
| KEITH BAUM | MANAGER | 5 | $20,000 |
| WILLIAM BRODY | MANAGER | 5 | $20,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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