Aristotelian Foundation Inc
Aristotelian Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $193K.
Aristotelian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Aristotelian Foundation Inc gave $193K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $48K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $192,786
- +52.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $48,197
- +394.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $45,643
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Aristotelian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Amazon Conservation Association ($100K). Together the top 4 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Aristotelian Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1442% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $193K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Conservation Association Washington, DC | To support their mission. | $100,000 |
| Rainforest Trust Warrenton, VA | To support their mission. | $81,286 |
| Amazon Conservation Team Arlington, VA | To support their mission. | $10,000 |
| Covenant House NJ Newark, NJ | To support their mission. | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $152,065 | $192,786 | $192,786 | 4 | $192,786 |
| 2021 | $40,721 | $152,040 | $126,626 | $126,625 | 13 | $126,625 |
| 2020 | $15,307 | $80,048 | $104,250 | $104,250 | 18 | — |
| 2019 | $39,509 | $52,009 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aristotelian Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Edward F Esposito
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Esposito
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Aristotelian Foundation Inc
How much does Aristotelian Foundation Inc give each year?
Aristotelian Foundation Inc gave $193K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $127K across 13 grants.
What is Aristotelian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Aristotelian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $45,643, and its average grant was $48,197, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Aristotelian Foundation Inc give grants?
Aristotelian Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (47%).
Does Aristotelian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Aristotelian Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support their mission." (4 grants).
What is Aristotelian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Aristotelian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3175481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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