Aron Family Foundation
The Aron Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In 2024, it made 18 grants totaling $531,410, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Washington, DC, and Virginia.
Aron Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Aron Family Foundation gave $531K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in District of Columbia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $531,410
- +64.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,523
- +73.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,200
- Total assets
- $6,006,925
- +12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (83% 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 Aron Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5630 Wisconsin Ave Apt 301, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4452
Phone: (301) 907-7922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aron Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was N Street Village ($250K). Together the top 10 received $516K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 97 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 16% to Virginia, and 1% to Connecticut. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aron Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $324K (2023) to $557K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $531K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| N Street Village Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $250,000 |
| Bread for the City Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $75,000 |
| Arlington Community Foundation Arlington, VA | Operating Purposes | $55,000 |
| Food & Friends Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $35,000 |
| Studio Theatre Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| Educational Theatre Company Arlington, VA | Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Children's Law Center Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $10,000 |
| Temple Micah Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $6,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,006,925 | $882,696 | $531,435 | $531,410 | 18 | $531,422 | $640,980 | $266,963 |
| 2023 | $5,347,635 | $489,728 | $326,731 | $323,706 | 19 | $325,218 | $233,703 | $230,435 |
| 2022 | $4,403,009 | $78,725 | $580,713 | $556,625 | 16 | $557,637 | $77,712 | $238,695 |
| 2021 | $5,697,236 | $1,706,430 | $387,685 | $385,760 | 22 | $386,722 | $1,050,493 | $238,071 |
| 2020 | $4,545,136 | $448,090 | $400,907 | $388,418 | 22 | — | $160,820 | $185,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aron Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267K 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 went to organizations working in areas including housing and services for people with low incomes, food and health support, community philanthropy, and the performing arts. For example, N Street Village says it works to empower homeless and low-income women and provides affordable rental housing; Bread for the City says it provides food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to DC residents living with low income. Educational Theatre Company says it uses theatre arts to unlock the potential of children and adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $531,410. Grants ranged from $100 to $250,000, and the median grant was $8,200. Its largest awards included $250,000 to N Street Village, $75,000 to Bread for the City, $55,000 to Arlington Community Foundation, $35,000 to Food & Friends, and $25,000 to Studio Theatre. The listed grants were for operating purposes.
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 each to Educational Theatre Company, the Smithsonian Institution, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company; $10,000 to Children’s Law Center; and $6,400 to Temple Micah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Millicent S Aron as president, director, and member; Samantha H Aron as secretary, director, and member; and Mark G Aron as treasurer, director, and member.
Aron Family Foundation is led by Millicent S. Aron, President, Director & Member since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Millicent S. Aron
President, Director & Member
President → President, Director & Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark G. Aron
Treasurer, Director & Member
Treasurer → Treasurer, Director & Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha H. Aron
Secretary, Director & Member
Secretary → Secretary, Director & Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Aron Family Foundation
How much does Aron Family Foundation give each year?
Aron Family Foundation gave $531K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $324K across 19 grants.
What is Aron Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Aron Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,200, and its average grant was $29,523, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aron Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Aron Family Foundation give grants?
Aron Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Aron Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aron Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aron Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Aron Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include N Street Village ($250,000), Bread for the City ($75,000) and Arlington Community Foundation ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aron Family Foundation?
Aron Family Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $531K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aron Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including housing and services for people with low incomes, food and health support, community philanthropy, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aron Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Aron Family Foundation's EIN?
Aron Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1874836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aron 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Aron Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aron-family-foundation-morg_3dc02eb4d27e4042a057c06488298f75
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