The Ae Family Foundation
The Ae Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports 45 grants totaling $1,855,425 to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural institutions, health and research organizations, and community-service groups.
The Ae Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ae Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,855,425
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,232
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,382,648
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 The Ae Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 364 East Middle Patent Road, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: (212) 822-7618
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ae Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Opera ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 268 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to Massachusetts, 7% to Florida, 4% to New Jersey, and 3% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ae Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 45 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 $1.4M (2020) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | General Support | $230,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | General Supportgeneral Support | $200,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Chamber Music Society Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $125,000 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation Danvers, MA | General Support | $103,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General Support | $102,500 |
| Celebrity Series of Boston Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Caramoor Katonah, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Support | $75,000 |
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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 | $13,382,648 | $2,742,712 | $1,995,972 | $1,855,425 | 45 | $1,863,950 | $2,619,403 | $1,372,319 |
| 2023 | $12,635,908 | $1,818,128 | $1,796,894 | $1,675,875 | 43 | $1,687,603 | $1,709,009 | $1,286,748 |
| 2022 | $12,570,174 | $2,424,061 | $2,383,698 | $2,144,657 | 65 | $2,163,407 | $1,577,608 | $1,248,139 |
| 2021 | $13,102,542 | $12,899,394 | $2,041,163 | $1,901,815 | 55 | $1,902,864 | $6,039,505 | $1,081,494 |
| 2020 | $8,799,438 | $5,131,737 | $1,509,934 | $1,402,558 | 60 | — | $2,492,323 | $801,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ae Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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 statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall received support for general purposes. The Scleroderma Research Foundation describes its work as focused on scleroderma research, while Doctors Without Borders received general support.
Other grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of work supported: Mianus River Gorge says its mission is to protect natural habitats for the community, wildlife, and future generations; Young Concert Artists says it discovers and launches the careers of young classical musicians and expands classical music’s reach; and United Way of Greenwich says it works with community partners on local health, education, and self-sufficiency needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $1,855,425. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest awards included $400,000 to the Metropolitan Opera, $230,000 to Carnegie Hall, $200,000 to Rockefeller University, and $150,000 to Doctors Without Borders, all for general support. Other large awards included $125,000 to Chamber Music Society Palm Beach, $103,000 to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, and $102,500 to Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony B Evnin as president and Judith E Evnin as secretary.
The Ae Family Foundation is led by Anthony B. Evnin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony B. Evnin
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith E. Evnin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 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 The Ae Family Foundation
How much does The Ae Family Foundation give each year?
The Ae Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 43 grants.
What is The Ae Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ae Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $41,232, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ae Family Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Ae Family Foundation give grants?
The Ae Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants), Greenwich, CT (3 grants), Katonah, NY (2 grants) and Bedford, NY (2 grants).
Does The Ae Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ae Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ae Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ae Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Opera ($400,000), Carnegie Hall ($230,000) and Rockefeller University ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ae Family Foundation?
The Ae Family Foundation reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ae Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall received support for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ae Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Ae Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ae Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3317246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ae 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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