Foundation for Individual Liberty
The Foundation for Individual Liberty is a private nonprofit foundation based in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Established in 1994 as the UM Holdings Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation is privately funded through donations from UM Holdings Ltd., a Philadelphia-based privately-held firm founded in 1973, as well as contributions from the families of the founders.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.4M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$349K
+2.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
+21.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-15.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation for Individual Liberty's mission is to support the principles of individual rights—specifically the rights of each person to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness—limited government, and free markets. The foundation advocates for a society built on capitalism in which profit and production are seen as virtuous and government serves only to protect the rights of the individual and defend American freedom.
The foundation supports primarily causes aligned with its mission, including:
- Advocacy for Individual Rights: Organizations that promote individual rights and freedoms
- Limited Government Initiatives: Initiatives that advocate for limited governmental roles
- Free Market Support: Projects that uphold and promote free market principles
- Delaware Valley Community Causes: Groups that benefit the Delaware Valley community
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27 grants in its most recent reporting period, with a median grant size of approximately $10,000 and an average grant size of $15,900. Total giving was approximately $428,000.
Grant Range
of approximately $10,000 and an average grant size of $15,900. Total giving was approximately $428,000.
Average Grant
of $15,900. Total giving was approximately $428,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a primary focus on the Delaware Valley region, though it also supports national organizations aligned with its mission.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,281,023
- Total Revenues: -$484,997
- Total Expenses: $397,840
- Number of Employees: 0
As of December 2022:
- Total Assets: $8,766,020
The foundation operates with no paid staff, relying on its Board of Trustees for governance and decision-making.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,449,455 | $8,281,023 | $7,977,127 |
| Revenue | $413,028 | $-484,997 | $-515,060 |
| Expenses | $403,966 | $397,840 | $513,219 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $374,969 | $391,339 | $497,183 |
| Net Investment Income | $354,796 | $413,767 | $210,876 |
| Distributable Amount | $413,668 | $393,440 | $423,606 |
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
136 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation's Board of Trustees includes:
- John Aglialoro (Co-Chairman/Trustee)
- Joan Carter (Co-Chairman/Secretary/Trustee)
- Arthur W. Hicks Jr. (Vice President/Treasurer/Trustee)
- Jordan Mersky
- Mark D. Henderson
- Liesl Henderson
- Justin Aglialoro
- James H. Carll
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN AGLIALORO | CO-CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOAN CARTER | CO-CHAIRMAN/SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR W HICKS JR | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES CARLL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LIESEL HENDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK HENDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JORDAN MERSKY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN AGLIALORO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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