Aranosian Family Foundation
The Aranosian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Warner, New Hampshire. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in animal care and rescue, as well as a local food pantry.
Aranosian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Aranosian Family Foundation gave $39K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New Hampshire. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,600
- +232.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +92.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,544
- +73.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,128
- -67.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aranosian Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 233 Schoodac Road, Warner, NH 03278
Phone: (603) 224-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aranosian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Live and Let Live Farm Inc ($8K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New Hampshire organizations received 39% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient locations by share were Washington, DC (13%), Virginia (10%), Mississippi (8%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aranosian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 696% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 $5K (2021) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Live and Let Live Farm Inc Chichester, NH | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $7,500 |
| Humane Society International Washington, DC | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $4,000 |
| Warner Connects Warner, NH | Food Pantry for Those in Need | $3,000 |
| Tunica Humane Society Tunica, MS | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $2,000 |
| Cullman Area Animal Welfare Assoc Cullman, AL | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $2,000 |
| Wag Peterborough, NH | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $2,000 |
| No Dogs Left Behind New York, NY | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $2,000 |
| Four Paws USA Boston, MA | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $2,000 |
| Shepherds Beyond Borders West Endfield, ME | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $1,000 |
| Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Centerville, VA | To Assist in Care of Stray Animals | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,128 | $28,233 | $38,675 | $38,600 | 25 | $38,600 | $733 |
| 2023 | $15,570 | $17,881 | $11,601 | $11,601 | 13 | $11,601 | $397 |
| 2022 | $9,290 | $19,300 | $15,069 | $14,994 | 18 | $14,994 | $683 |
| 2021 | $5,059 | $19,926 | $14,867 | $4,850 | 8 | $4,850 | $276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aranosian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $733 for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for animal welfare and food assistance. Grantees describe their work in varied terms: Live and Let Live Farm says it helps animals affected by neglect, abuse, and abandonment; No Dogs Left Behind describes its mission as animal rescue, care, and re-adoption; and Tunica Humane Society says it provides shelter, food, and medical care for animals and helps needy residents feed their animals. NICALOVE describes its work as reducing animal suffering and improving community health in Nicaragua through veterinary clinics, rescue, spay and neuter programs, and humane education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $38,600. Grants ranged from $250 to $7,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $7,500 to Live and Let Live Farm for care of stray animals, $4,000 to Humane Society International for the same purpose, and $3,000 to Warner Connects for its food pantry. Other grants of $2,000 went to Tunica Humane Society, Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association, WAG, No Dogs Left Behind, and Four Paws USA, each for care of stray animals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Aranosian, John Aranosian, and Mary Ann Aranosian as trustees.
Aranosian Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Aranosian
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Aranosian
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Aranosian
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Aranosian Family Foundation
How much does Aranosian Family Foundation give each year?
Aranosian Family Foundation gave $39K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 13 grants.
What is Aranosian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Aranosian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,544, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aranosian Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Aranosian Family Foundation give grants?
Aranosian Family Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warner, NH (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Merrifield, VA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Aranosian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Aranosian Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist in Care of Stray Animals" (16 grants).
Who are Aranosian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Aranosian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Live and Let Live Farm Inc ($7,500), Humane Society International ($4,000) and Warner Connects ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aranosian Family Foundation?
Aranosian Family Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $733 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aranosian Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for animal welfare and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aranosian Family 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 Aranosian Family Foundation's EIN?
Aranosian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6585058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Aranosian Family 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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