AES Restaurant Foundation Inc
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Zionsville, Indiana. Founded in 2020, it supports programs and local organizations serving communities where AES Restaurant Group employees live and work.
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: AES Restaurant Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 100 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,229,190
- +100.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 100
- +112.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,292
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,093,383
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to AES Restaurant Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website provides a charity nomination form. Day of Giving program information describes applications and local nonprofit selection, but does not specify application materials or restrictions beyond its stated selection criteria.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7031 Mayflower Pk Dr C, Zionsville, IN 46077
Phone: (317) 696-7739
Website: https://aesfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from AES Restaurant Foundation Inc
Day of Giving
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc
Amount
$10,000 per organization (multiple awards, $100,000 total per event)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Day of Giving - Tampa, Florida
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc
Amount
$100,000 total (multiple awards)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who AES Restaurant Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Bank of Siouxland ($50K). Together the top 10 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 183 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports communities where AES Restaurant Group employees live and work; its website reports that AES employs people in 20 states. In 2024, grant dollars were distributed across multiple states, with the largest listed shares going to Tennessee (16%), Indiana (13%), Ohio (13%), North Dakota (12%), and Iowa (12%). The Day of Giving program has held events in multiple locations, including Sioux City, Fargo, Lafayette, the Tri-Cities area of Virginia and Tennessee, Dayton, Fort Myers, and Milwaukee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 100 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How AES Restaurant Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 100 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | Various | $50,000 |
| Tennessee High School Bristol, TN | Various | $44,841 |
| Tippecanoe School Corporation Lafayette, IN | Various | $40,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | Various | $33,520 |
| Greeneville-Greene County Humane Society Greeneville, TN | Various | $31,131 |
| Kamp Kace Fargo, ND | Various | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | Various | $28,946 |
| Westfield Police Department Westfield, IN | Various | $25,000 |
| Soul Food Prestonburg, KY | Various | $22,000 |
| Kids Read Now Inc Troy, OH | Various | $20,694 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,093,383 | $1,600,719 | $1,624,051 | $1,229,190 | 100 | $64 |
| 2023 | $1,286,402 | $1,178,647 | $772,294 | $614,040 | 47 | $31 |
| 2022 | $220,693 | $821,272 | $339,575 | $221,302 | 19 | $23 |
| 2021 | $139,222 | $392,779 | $340,277 | $257,862 | 17 | $73 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support programs that strengthen, enhance, and enrich the lives of people in the communities we call home.” Its grants have supported organizations with a range of missions. For example, Food Bank of Siouxland says its mission is “leading Siouxland in the fight against hunger”; Kamp KACE says it provides a camping experience to children with cancer; and Kids Read Now says it works to eliminate the summer reading slide.
Other 2024 recipients include humane societies. The Humane Society of Greater Dayton says it advances the health, welfare, and safety of animals and people, while the Wisconsin Humane Society says it works to make a difference for animals and the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 100 grants totaling $1,229,190. Grant amounts ranged from $5,145 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included:
The foundation’s website describes employee nomination of local organizations as charity partners three times a year. Its Day of Giving program information describes awards to local nonprofits, with selection based on application quality, demonstrated community impact, alignment with Arby’s values, and fiscal responsibility. The Tampa Day of Giving event listed for June 24, 2026, is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Wade as president, Jay Bedrosian as vice president, and David Early as treasurer and secretary.
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc is led by John Wade, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Wade
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Bedrosian
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Early
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joe Davitt (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
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 AES Restaurant Foundation Inc
How much does AES Restaurant Foundation Inc give each year?
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 100 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $614K across 47 grants.
What is AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,292, across 100 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does AES Restaurant Foundation Inc give grants?
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (13%) and Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sioux City, IA (7 grants), Fargo, ND (6 grants), Kingsport, TN (5 grants) and Huntington, WV (4 grants).
Does AES Restaurant Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 100 grants with a stated purpose on AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (100 grants).
Who are AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Food Bank of Siouxland ($50,000), Tennessee High School ($44,841) and Tippecanoe School Corporation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AES Restaurant Foundation Inc?
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does AES Restaurant Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support programs that strengthen, enhance, and enrich the lives of people in the communities we call home.” Its grants have supported organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AES Restaurant Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website provides a charity nomination form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's EIN?
AES Restaurant Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0749340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). AES Restaurant Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aes-restaurant-foundation-inc-morg_932ddb15710d4997b64380a94e0cbb01
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