Areli Foundation Inc
Areli Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 Form 990-PF is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down.
Areli Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Areli Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,387,126
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,449
- +132.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Areli Foundation Inc
- 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. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the organization’s final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 801853, Houston, TX 77280
Phone: (512) 560-5540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Areli Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outdoor Edge Ministries Corporation ($1.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 116 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 13% to recipients in Louisiana. Smaller shares went to Colorado (2%), New Mexico (1%), and Virginia (1%). The listed grants include Houston-area organizations as well as recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Areli Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $137K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $55K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $3.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Edge Ministries Willis, TX | Support of charitable programs | $1,092,761 |
| Rock Foundation Cambodia Greenwell Springs, LA | Support of Charitable Programs | $425,000 |
| Generation One Houston, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $260,000 |
| Youth Reach Houston Houston, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $246,000 |
| American Faith and Family Brenham, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $220,000 |
| Under Over Fellowship Church Conroe, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $120,000 |
| Outdoor Edge Ministries Corporation Willis, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $101,000 |
| Kerusso Grace Church Houston, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $100,850 |
| Village Learning Center Kingwood, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $100,000 |
| West Houston Assistance Ministries Houston, TX | Support of Charitable Programs | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing data provided for 2024 does not include an asset figure.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,000,000 | $3,563,733 | $3,387,126 | 27 | $3,387,126 |
| 2023 | $1,563,733 | $2,000,000 | $1,689,275 | $1,563,100 | 29 | $1,563,100 |
| 2022 | $1,253,008 | $2,000,000 | $1,663,531 | $1,576,700 | 24 | $1,576,700 |
| 2021 | $916,539 | $2,000,000 | $1,134,954 | $1,092,900 | 19 | $1,092,900 |
| 2020 | $51,493 | $1,900,000 | $1,848,507 | $1,834,203 | 17 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for Areli Foundation. Its 2024 grants supported charitable programs, including organizations whose own missions include outdoor Christian ministry, community transformation and early-childhood development, assistance for people in need, youth ministry, and services for immigrant and refugee families.
For example, Outdoor Edge Ministries describes its work as reaching people—especially young people—with the Gospel through outdoor activities and sports instruction. Generation One describes its mission as helping break generational poverty through early-childhood development, parent training, and community involvement in Houston’s Third Ward. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Areli reported 27 grants totaling $3,387,126. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,092,761, with a median of $60,000. The largest listed grants included $1,092,761 to Outdoor Edge Ministries Corporation, $425,000 to Rock Foundation Cambodia, $260,000 to Generation One, $246,000 to Youth Reach Houston, and $220,000 to American Faith and Family.
The filing says the $1,092,761 transfer to Outdoor Edge Ministries Corporation included 11 acres, four buildings and furnishings, ranch tools, and equipment. It also says the foundation made a final distribution of $78,515 to First Baptist Church in Conroe on December 27, 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John McGill as President, Dennis Rogers as Secretary/Treasurer, and Jelena McGill as Vice President.
Areli Foundation Inc is led by John McGill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John McGill
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Rogers
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jelena McGill
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Areli Foundation Inc
How much does Areli Foundation Inc give each year?
Areli Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 29 grants.
What is Areli Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Areli Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $125,449, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Areli Foundation Inc that year got $45K on average.
Where does Areli Foundation Inc give grants?
Areli Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants), Conroe, TX (4 grants), Willis, TX (2 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does Areli Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Areli Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Charitable Programs" (27 grants).
Who are Areli Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Areli Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Outdoor Edge Ministries Corporation ($1,193,761 across 2 grants), Rock Foundation Cambodia ($425,000) and Generation One ($260,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Areli Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for Areli Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Areli Foundation Inc?
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 Areli Foundation Inc's EIN?
Areli Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4836228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Areli Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
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 November 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Areli Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Areli Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/areli-foundation-inc-morg_c0309bd94f1c410895978a9458c0a093
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