Aegis Charities
Aegis Charities is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Vienna, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $232K. Net investment income was $111K.
Aegis Charities at a glance
In short: Aegis Charities gave $232K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,000
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,000
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $116,000
- Total assets
- $4,905,278
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Aegis Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Evergreen Church ($230K). Together the top 2 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aegis Charities gives
- Giving grew 4448% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $232K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Evergreen Church Mount Jackson, VA | charitable donation | $230,000 |
| Educate Fairfax Falls Church, VA | Freedom Hill Elementary School garden project | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,905,278 | $111,093 | $256,679 | $232,000 | 2 | $254,868 | $111,093 | — |
| 2023 | $4,561,870 | $4,556,243 | $222,172 | $206,000 | 2 | $220,609 | $64,223 | — |
| 2022 | $227,735 | $253,303 | $238,133 | $204,403 | 2 | $236,858 | — | $6,664 |
| 2021 | $224,145 | $261,100 | $48,535 | $5,101 | 1 | $47,735 | — | $4,207 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aegis Charities is led by Yono Suh, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yono Suh
President
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Suh
Secretary Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justice Suh
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Hyun Hae Choi (2021–2023) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Marie Minier (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Aegis Charities
How much does Aegis Charities give each year?
Aegis Charities gave $232K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 2 grants.
How large is Aegis Charities?
Aegis Charities reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $111K.
What is Aegis Charities?
Aegis Charities is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Vienna, VA. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Aegis Charities operate?
Aegis Charities has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.
What is Aegis Charities's EIN?
Aegis Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1777102. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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