Ael Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2024, it made $7K in qualifying distributions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73K
+63.3% YoY
Revenue
$35K
+0.0% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$7K
-32.7% YoY
Expenses
$7K
-32.7% YoY
About Ael Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ael Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2024, it made $7K in qualifying distributions.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,299 | $44,891 | $19,690 |
| Revenue | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Expenses | $6,592 | $9,799 | $20,257 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,592 | $9,799 | $20,257 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,138 | $1,950 | $1,426 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE W LUCAS JR | CEO/PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| NATALIE DELAGNES TALBOTT | CFO/SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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