Ae Cares Inc
Ae Cares Inc is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $197K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $963.
Ae Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Ae Cares Inc gave $39K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,200
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,600
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $197,459
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ae Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ic Stars ($10K). Together the top 7 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ae Cares Inc gives
- Giving grew 161% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 797% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ic Stars Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Maydm Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| VFW Post 7591 Madison, WI | Support for Veterans | $5,600 |
| Disabled American Veterans Madison Dav-WI Chapter 2 Madison, WI | Support for Veterans | $5,000 |
| Badger Honor Flight Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $3,100 |
| Porchlight Inc Madison, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,459 | $92,300 | $57,597 | $39,200 | 7 | $57,597 | $963 | $7,230 |
| 2023 | $160,490 | $105,598 | $36,959 | $30,000 | 3 | $30,000 | — | $4,774 |
| 2022 | $91,851 | $41,091 | $3,811 | — | — | — | — | $3,364 |
| 2021 | $54,571 | $31,229 | $19,297 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | — | $1,936 |
| 2020 | $42,639 | $43,073 | $434 | — | — | — | — | $1,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ae Cares Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ae Cares Inc is led by John Harris, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Harris
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Ragatz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Blachowicz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Gordon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Selbie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Blanchard
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olga Rosales
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Ae Cares Inc
How much does Ae Cares Inc give each year?
Ae Cares Inc gave $39K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is Ae Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Ae Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,600, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ae Cares Inc give grants?
Ae Cares Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Ae Cares Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Ae Cares Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ae Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Ae Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ic Stars ($10,000), Maydm ($10,000) and VFW Post 7591 ($5,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ae Cares Inc?
Ae Cares Inc reported $197K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Ae Cares Inc's EIN?
Ae Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2001520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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