Aria Foundation
The Aria Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1992 and based in Channahon, Illinois. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.3M
-2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-3.5% YoY
Grant Count
65
+1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-5.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aria Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support for the following areas:
- LGBTQIA+ rights and advocacy
- Women and girls
- Education
- Environment and natural resources
- Human services
- Family services
- Child welfare
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New York
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Washington
Major cities receiving support include New York, San Francisco, and Seattle, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets (FY 2025): $32.1 million
- Total assets (FY 2024): $21.3 million
- Total assets (FY 2023): $21.8 million
Revenue & Expenses:
- Total revenue (FY 2025): $13.1 million
- Total expenses (FY 2025): $2.4 million
- Total revenue (FY 2024): $1.6 million
- Total expenses (FY 2024): $2.1 million
- Total revenue (FY 2023): $684,021
- Total expenses (FY 2023): $2.2 million
Revenue Sources:
- Investment income and dividends: $872,280 (FY 2024)
- Net gains from sale of non-inventory assets: $720,118 (FY 2024)
Liabilities:
- Total liabilities (FY 2025): $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,344,070 | $21,837,432 | $23,375,191 |
| Revenue | $1,595,113 | $684,021 | $563,133 |
| Expenses | $2,088,475 | $2,221,780 | $2,248,282 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,952,837 | $2,022,654 | $2,085,571 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,476,376 | $656,635 | $620,196 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,533,690 | $1,503,992 | $1,550,171 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Oregon Landwatch ($208,019), Sf Lgbt Center ($135,798), Institute for Applied Tinkering ($105,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON CONSERVATION TEAM FALLS CHURCH, VA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $22,000 |
| ASTREA LESBIAN FOUNDATION FOR JUSTI NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $23,298 |
| CENTRAL OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER BEND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCH BEND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $208,019 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| EARTHJUSTICE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $12,000 |
| EARTHWORKS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| FAMILY ACCESS NETWORK BEND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $60,000 |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with a volunteer leadership team, all serving without compensation:
- Rachel Albright — President
- Mika Rueda-Albright — Secretary
- Garrett T. Albright — Treasurer
- Reed I. Albright — Director
- Troy J. Gass — Assistant Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL ALBRIGHT | President | 15 | — |
| MIKA RUEDA-ALBRIGHT | Secretary | 10 | — |
| GARRETT T ALBRIGHT | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| REED I ALBRIGHT | Director | 10 | — |
| TROY J GASS | ASST. TREASURER | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aria Foundation fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support for the following areas: • LGBTQIA+ rights and advocacy • Women and girls • Education • Environment and natural resources • Human services • Family services • Child welfare
How do I apply for a grant from Aria Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 53 grants in fiscal year 2024 • Made 65 grants in fiscal year 2023 • Made 72 grants in fiscal year 2021 **Grant Sizes:** • Median grant: $20,000 • Maximum grant: $208,019 (to Central Oregon Landwatch, 2024) • Recent notable grants include $105,000 to Institute for Applied Tinkering and $80,000 to Natural Resources Defense Council (2024) **Total Distributions:** • Fiscal year 2024: $1,803,836 in grants • Fiscal year 2023: $2,221,780 in expenses
Where does Aria Foundation make grants?
The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • California • Colorado • Georgia • Illinois • Maine • Maryland • Minnesota • New York • Oregon • South Dakota • Vermont • Washington Major cities receiving support include New York, San Francisco, and Seattle, as well as smaller communities.
What size grants does Aria Foundation award?
In 2024, Aria Foundation awarded 65 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Aria Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Aria Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aria Foundation's EIN?
Aria Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3603275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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