Aramli Foundation
Aramli Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport, Rhode Island. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children and families, providing health care, and supporting education and community activities.
Aramli Foundation at a glance
In short: Aramli Foundation gave $98K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Rhode Island. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,799
- -61.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,753
- -37.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,903
- Total assets
- $1,928,859
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aramli 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17 Beacon Hill Rd, Newport, RI 02840-4205
Phone: (860) 874-4795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aramli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Star Kids ($20K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island, with 1% each going to recipients in Massachusetts and Illinois. Many listed recipients are in Newport, Middletown, or Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Aramli Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $917; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $98K (2025) to $257K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Star Kids Middletown, RI | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Newport Newport, RI | Charitable Donation | $12,500 |
| MLK Community Center Newport, RI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation Newport, RI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| St Michaels Country Day School Newport, RI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Children & Family Agency Middletown, RI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Newport Mental Health Middletown, RI | Charitable Donation | $5,664 |
| Newport Polo Portsmouth, RI | Charitable Donation | $5,232 |
| Lucy's Hearth Middletown, RI | Charitable Donation | $4,903 |
| Newport Art Museum Newport, RI | Charitable Donation | $3,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 17 grants in 2025, 28 in 2024, and 12 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,928,859 | $167,249 | $111,994 | $97,799 | 17 | $111,994 | $167,249 | $92,587 |
| 2024 | $1,866,449 | $2,124,278 | $268,622 | $256,764 | 28 | $268,622 | $117,778 | $92,108 |
| 2023 | $703 | $115,000 | $114,451 | $111,324 | 12 | $114,451 | — | $365 |
| 2022 | $154 | $118,500 | $121,684 | $118,539 | 12 | $121,684 | — | $160 |
| 2021 | $3,338 | $70,000 | $116,605 | $110,918 | 8 | $110,918 | — | $1,312 |
| 2020 | $49,943 | $50,010 | $67 | — | — | — | — | $101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aramli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. St. Michael’s Country Day School describes its mission as developing “courageous learners and caring citizens who are world ready.” Lucy’s Hearth says it helps families experiencing homelessness overcome barriers to self-sufficiency through holistic programs and services. Newport Hospital Foundation says it coordinates fundraising for health care services benefiting the southern Rhode Island community. Bike Newport describes its mission as making bicycling a viable, safe, and comfortable choice for transportation and recreation. Strategic Prevention Partnerships says it works to reduce substance use and other risk behaviors and promote safe, healthy lifestyles.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $97,799. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $4,903. Notable recipients included Star Kids ($20,000), Boys and Girls Club of Newport ($12,500), the MLK Community Center ($10,000), Newport Hospital Foundation ($10,000), St. Michael’s Country Day School ($10,000), and Children & Family Agency ($10,000). Strategic Prevention Partnerships received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Aramli and Ida Aramli as trustees.
Aramli Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ida Aramli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Aramli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Aramli Foundation
How much does Aramli Foundation give each year?
Aramli Foundation gave $98K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $257K across 28 grants.
What is Aramli Foundation's typical grant size?
Aramli Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,903, and its average grant was $5,753, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aramli Foundation that year got $917 on average.
Where does Aramli Foundation give grants?
Aramli Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport, RI (8 grants), Middletown, RI (4 grants) and Portsmouth, RI (2 grants).
Does Aramli Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Aramli Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (17 grants).
Who are Aramli Foundation's largest grantees?
Aramli Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Star Kids ($20,000), Boys and Girls Club of Newport ($12,500) and MLK Community Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Aramli Foundation?
Aramli Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aramli Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. St. Michael’s Country Day School describes its mission as developing “courageous learners and caring citizens who are world ready.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aramli Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aramli Foundation's EIN?
Aramli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4330896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Aramli 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Aramli Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aramli-foundation-morg_21ce23c3ff014c25bfae674537c36ed7
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