Friends of Ari Inc
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.
Friends of Ari Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Ari Inc gave $754K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $754K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $753,555
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $753,555
- Median grant
- $753,555
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Ari Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Ari of Connecticut Inc ($754K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Ari Inc gives
- Giving grew 585% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $110K (2019) to $754K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $754K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ari of Connecticut Inc Stamford, CT | For Discretionary Spending Needs. | $753,555 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-121,710 | $756,055 | $753,555 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $877,765 | $269,412 | $7,114 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $615,467 | $-16,426 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 1 | $-113,360 |
| 2019 | $881,893 | $21,196 | $119,207 | $110,000 | 1 | — |
About Friends of Ari Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Ari Inc is a public charity, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $754K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Ari Inc is led by Paul Macari, Board President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Paul Macari
Board President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Granelli
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Molstre
Board Secretary
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/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 Friends of Ari Inc
How much does Friends of Ari Inc give each year?
Friends of Ari Inc gave $754K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Ari Inc operate?
Friends of Ari Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
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 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Friends of Ari Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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