Aragona Family Foundation
Aragona Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $328K. Net investment income was $209K.
Aragona Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Aragona Family Foundation gave $328K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $328,000
- +67.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,000
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $3,269,762
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% 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 Aragona Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mobile Loaves & Fishes ($125K). Together the top 8 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 44 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aragona Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 160% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2023) to $470K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $125,000 |
| Ade Foundation Buda, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $60,000 |
| Cordonate Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $52,000 |
| Hand to Hold Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $50,000 |
| Allies Against Slavery Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Livestrong Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Made with Kindness Hayden, ID | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| St Theresa's Catholic School Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Charitable Purpose. | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,269,762 | $279,946 | $433,515 | $328,000 | 8 | $379,587 | $209,018 | $237,868 |
| 2023 | $3,418,331 | $321,716 | $298,275 | $196,058 | 4 | $249,977 | $275,918 | $206,849 |
| 2022 | $3,394,890 | $429,938 | $470,725 | $384,231 | 6 | $431,940 | $391,291 | $208,823 |
| 2021 | $3,435,677 | $249,049 | $387,911 | $297,000 | 11 | $346,604 | $207,818 | $232,878 |
| 2020 | $3,574,539 | $95,296 | $553,344 | $470,250 | 15 | — | $62,256 | $205,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aragona Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aragona Family Foundation is led by Chris Earthman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chris Earthman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Joseph C. Aragona
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily A. Carter
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah A. Arledge
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra R. Aragona
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffery C. Garvey (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $42K, to Chris Earthman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Aragona Family Foundation
How much does Aragona Family Foundation give each year?
Aragona Family Foundation gave $328K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 4 grants.
What is Aragona Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Aragona Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $41,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aragona Family Foundation give grants?
Aragona Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants).
Who are Aragona Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Aragona Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mobile Loaves & Fishes ($125,000), Ade Foundation ($60,000) and Cordonate ($52,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aragona Family Foundation?
Aragona Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Aragona Family Foundation's EIN?
Aragona Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2833147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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