FRIENDS OF ARI, INC. WAS ESTABLISHED ON OCTOBER 10, 1997 TO SOLICIT AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO ANY PUBLIC CHARITIES SERVING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND TO PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MADE TO PUBLIC CHARITIES IN THE GREATER STAMFORD AREA INCLUDING ARI OF CONNECTICUT, INC.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$150K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$150K
About Friends of Ari Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Ari Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in STAMFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grants totaling $150K.
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Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $877,765 | $615,467 |
| Revenue | $-121,710 | $269,412 | $-16,426 |
| Expenses | $756,055 | $7,114 | $250,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $-113,360 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Ari of Connecticut Inc ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARI OF CONNECTICUT INC STAMFORD, CT | FOR DISCRETIONARY SPENDING NEEDS. | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL MACARI | BOARD PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| EDWARD GRANELLI | BOARD TREASURER | 10 | — |
| PHILIP MOLSTRE | BOARD SECRETARY | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of Ari Inc?
Friends of Ari Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in STAMFORD, CT. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Friends of Ari Inc operate?
Friends of Ari Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What size grants does Friends of Ari Inc award?
In 2022, Friends of Ari Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $150K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Ari Inc's EIN?
Friends of Ari Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1498329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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