AEN Foundation
AEN Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing describes a grantmaking approach limited to preselected charitable organizations; its reported grants support organizations in areas including education, civic engagement, culture, health, and public parks.
AEN Foundation at a glance
In short: AEN Foundation gave $440K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $440,000
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,000
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,957,791
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (14 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to AEN Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 50376, Saint Louis, MO 63105-5376
Phone: (314) 727-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AEN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brooklyn Friends School ($45K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 89 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (41%), Missouri (35%), and the District of Columbia (11%). Recipients in New Jersey received 3% and those in Maryland received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is AEN Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 40 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $440K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $440K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Friends School Brooklyn, NY | Annual Grant, 3D Printers | $45,000 |
| Missouri History Museum St. Louis, MO | World's Fair Exhibit | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Org Brooklyn, NY | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
| Fund for Public Schools New York, NY | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | Annual Grant, Herpetology | $20,000 |
| Blink Now Foundation Mendham, NJ | Annual Grant | $15,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | Annual Grant | $15,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation Washington, DC | Annual Grant | $15,000 |
| Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Annual Grant | $15,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights New York, NY | Annual Grant | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,957,791 | $1,196,063 | $488,733 | $440,000 | 40 | $442,400 | $1,144,396 | $504,181 |
| 2024 | $10,188,672 | $733,622 | $399,968 | $355,000 | 36 | $357,400 | $693,880 | $477,174 |
| 2023 | $9,193,290 | $449,212 | $157,914 | $125,000 | 13 | $126,800 | $417,872 | $406,766 |
| 2022 | $7,727,289 | $60,504 | $1,148 | — | — | — | $59,171 | $26,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AEN Foundation reported a distributable amount of $504K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational organizations such as Brooklyn Friends School and John Burroughs School, cultural institutions such as the Missouri History Museum, and health organizations such as Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Common Cause Education Fund says it uses research, outreach, education, and coalition building to increase public understanding of democracy and civic engagement. People for the American Way Foundation says it conducts research, legal, and education work on First Amendment freedoms and democratic values. Center for Constitutional Rights describes itself as a legal and educational organization advancing rights and standing with social justice movements. Prospect Park Alliance says it restores, develops, and operates Prospect Park, while St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation says it supports programs and initiatives for pediatric care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $440,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included Brooklyn Friends School ($45,000), Missouri History Museum ($25,000), Brooklyn Org ($20,000), Fund for Public Schools ($20,000), St. Louis Zoo ($20,000), Blink Now Foundation ($15,000), Common Cause Education Fund ($15,000), People for the American Way Foundation ($15,000), Voter Participation Center ($15,000), Center for Constitutional Rights ($15,000), and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence ($15,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew E Newman as president and secretary, Anthony E Newman as vice president, and Linda Schapiro as treasurer.
AEN Foundation is led by Andrew E. Newman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew E. Newman
President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony E. Newman
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Schapiro
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 AEN Foundation
How much does AEN Foundation give each year?
AEN Foundation gave $440K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $355K across 36 grants.
What is AEN Foundation's typical grant size?
AEN Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,000, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from AEN Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does AEN Foundation give grants?
AEN Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (35%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (15 grants), Brooklyn, NY (10 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does AEN Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on AEN Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Grant" (33 grants).
Who are AEN Foundation's largest grantees?
AEN Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brooklyn Friends School ($45,000), Missouri History Museum ($25,000) and Brooklyn Org ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is AEN Foundation?
AEN Foundation reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $504K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does AEN Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational organizations such as Brooklyn Friends School and John Burroughs School, cultural institutions such as the Missouri History Museum, and health organizations such as Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AEN Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AEN Foundation's EIN?
AEN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1126871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does AEN Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). AEN Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aen-foundation-morg_d66def40fb1b4192a3bd47a95bef77ca
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