Aldrich Foundation
Aldrich Foundation is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Founded in 2021 by William and Christine Greene, it makes grants in areas including medical advancement, veteran initiatives, and educational equity.
Aldrich Foundation at a glance
In short: Aldrich Foundation gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $54K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,019,356
- -78.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,650
- -82.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $28,057,854
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aldrich Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Morris Turnpike 3005, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (201) 874-1257
Website: https://aldrichfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aldrich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($500K). Together the top 10 received $975K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 52 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 3% to New York, 2% each to New Jersey and Maine, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Aldrich Foundation gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $4.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Car-T Research | $500,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University TJU Philadelphia, PA | ALS Research | $320,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Support pitt student athletes and hail to heroes football celebration | $50,000 |
| Friends of Firefighters Brooklyn, NY | Mental health counseling and wellness services for active and retired fdny firefighters and their families | $25,000 |
| Wreaths Across America Columbia Falls, ME | Remember and honor us veterans and teach next generation the value of freedom | $17,000 |
| Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation Somers Point, NJ | Promote Cancer Awareness and Provide Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Unite for Her Malvern, PA | Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Support | $15,000 |
| Liguori Academy Philadelphia, PA | Support School Choice | $12,500 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Wynnewood, PA | Pediatric Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Plymouth Meeting, PA | Provide respite services to cancer patients and their families | $10,000 |
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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 | $28,057,854 | $765,867 | $1,116,293 | $1,019,356 | 19 | $1,085,758 | $744,332 | $1,298,562 |
| 2024 | $25,872,068 | $1,044,368 | $4,963,084 | $4,697,503 | 15 | $4,859,859 | $951,143 | $1,400,643 |
| 2023 | $28,301,870 | $867,924 | $1,432,692 | $1,007,899 | 11 | $1,321,431 | $771,810 | $1,329,917 |
| 2022 | $27,074,475 | $186,599 | $2,509,860 | $2,260,275 | 5 | $2,481,421 | $267,864 | $1,360,848 |
| 2021 | $29,955,647 | $30,000,147 | $44,500 | $44,500 | 2 | $44,500 | $147 | $57,389 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aldrich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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
The foundation says it is committed to improving lives through philanthropic giving. Its stated priorities include medical research and initiatives for veterans and first responders; its website also identifies educational equity as a driver of its grantmaking.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Friends of Firefighters describes its work as providing confidential counseling, wellness services, and other assistance to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families. Wreaths Across America says its mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. Unite for HER says it enriches the health and well-being of people diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers by funding and delivering integrative therapies. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation describes its work as funding childhood cancer research, raising awareness, supporting families, and helping to cure childhood cancer. Warrior Canine Connection says it supports recovering combat veterans and their families through service-dog training and placement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Aldrich Foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,019,356. Grant amounts ranged from $2,095 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $500,000 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for CAR-T research and $320,000 to Thomas Jefferson University for ALS research. Other grants included $50,000 to the University of Pittsburgh to support student athletes and a football celebration; $25,000 to Friends of Firefighters for mental health counseling and wellness services; $17,000 to Wreaths Across America; and $15,000 each to Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation and Unite for HER. The foundation also gave $12,500 to Liguori Academy to support school choice and $10,000 each to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite, and Warrior Canine Connection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William A. Greene III as board chair, secretary, and treasurer; Christine O. Greene as a board member; and Caroline Blake as president.
Aldrich Foundation is led by Caroline Blake, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline Blake
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $0 (2025)
William A. Greene III
Board Chair, Secretary & Treasurer
Director & President → President, 2022
President → Board Chair, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine O. Greene
Board Member
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $81K, to Caroline Blake (President).
Frequently asked questions about Aldrich Foundation
How much does Aldrich Foundation give each year?
Aldrich Foundation gave $1.0M across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.7M across 15 grants.
What is Aldrich Foundation's typical grant size?
Aldrich Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $53,650, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aldrich Foundation give grants?
Aldrich Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does Aldrich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Aldrich Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Aldrich Foundation's largest grantees?
Aldrich Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($500,000), Thomas Jefferson University TJU ($320,000) and University of Pittsburgh ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aldrich Foundation?
Aldrich Foundation reported $28.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 Aldrich Foundation fund?
The foundation says it is committed to improving lives through philanthropic giving. Its stated priorities include medical research and initiatives for veterans and first responders; its website also identifies educational equity as a driver of its grantmaking. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aldrich Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Aldrich Foundation's EIN?
Aldrich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3136736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Aldrich Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Aldrich Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aldrich-foundation-morg_af235db7c44d4cefb084f9c4b53abe0e
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