Edward Ariowitsch Foundation
The Edward Ariowitsch Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It reported $16,000 in grants to 18 organizations in 2024.
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward Ariowitsch Foundation gave $16K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $888.889), mostly in New York. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,000
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $889
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $859
- Total assets
- $280,570
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (7 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Edward Ariowitsch Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 East 79Th Street Apt 9V, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (646) 270-4390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward Ariowitsch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The American Friends ($4K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in Georgia, and 7% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward Ariowitsch Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 18 grantees (39%) 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 $597; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $16K (2020) to $18K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Friends New York, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,600 |
| Tate Americas Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $1,183 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Chapin School Ltd New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society of New York New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Trevor Day School New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| UJA Federation New York New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | General Support | $717 |
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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 | $280,570 | $20,447 | $22,319 | $16,000 | 18 | $17,142 | $15,290 | $15,808 |
| 2023 | $282,442 | $9,748 | $22,576 | $16,040 | 12 | $17,203 | $4,374 | $16,521 |
| 2022 | $335,270 | $31,158 | $24,651 | $17,979 | 10 | $18,979 | $26,236 | $16,208 |
| 2021 | $288,763 | $44,054 | $24,350 | $18,123 | 11 | $18,972 | $38,702 | $17,527 |
| 2020 | $269,059 | $2,735 | $19,069 | $15,769 | 15 | — | $2,128 | $15,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Ariowitsch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, a university, animal welfare organizations, a park conservancy, and charitable organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The American Friends of the supports charitable and educational activities of community centers in Israel, while the Chapin School describes itself as an independent day school for young women in grades K–12. The Humane Society of New York describes its work as humane animal care through a medical clinic, shelter, public education, and adoption programs. Carl Schurz Park Conservancy says it works to restore and beautify the park and encourage public enjoyment and involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $16,000. Grants ranged from $85 to $3,500, with a median grant of $858.
The largest listed awards were $3,500 to The American Friends of the and $2,600 to Chapel & York US Foundation Inc. Other grants included $1,183 to Tate Americas Foundation; $1,000 each to Carl Schurz Park Conservancy, Chapin School Ltd, Emory University, The Humane Society of New York, Trevor Day School, and UJA Federation New York; and $717 to CAF America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nina Ariowitsch and Audrey Wallrock as directors.
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Audrey Wallrock
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina Ariowitsch
Director
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 Edward Ariowitsch Foundation
How much does Edward Ariowitsch Foundation give each year?
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation gave $16K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 12 grants.
What is Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $859, and its average grant was $889, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward Ariowitsch Foundation that year got $597 on average.
Where does Edward Ariowitsch Foundation give grants?
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (7%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Edward Ariowitsch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward Ariowitsch 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 Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The American Friends ($3,500), Chapel & York US Foundation Inc ($2,600) and Tate Americas Foundation ($1,183), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Ariowitsch Foundation?
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation reported $281K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward Ariowitsch Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, a university, animal welfare organizations, a park conservancy, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Ariowitsch Foundation?
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 Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's EIN?
Edward Ariowitsch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7096262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward Ariowitsch 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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