The Aidlin Foundation
The Aidlin Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. In 2024, it gave $1,255,000 in grants to 11 organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in California.
The Aidlin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aidlin Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $114K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,255,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $114,091
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,000
- Total assets
- $2,234,822
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Aidlin Foundation
- Review Cycle
- None; applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- None; applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: The Aidlin Foundation Alice M Cox T
Mailing address: 5143 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027-5715
Phone: (323) 666-1910
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aidlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Downtown Women's Center ($140K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 42 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in California. The listed 2024 recipients are located in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Venice, or Santa Monica, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Aidlin Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $133K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $140K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1.1M (2023) to $2.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Foodbank of Southern California Long Beach, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Midnight Mission Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic Venice, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Westside Food Bank Santa Monica, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $140,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center for Women Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $80,000 |
| Heart High School Los Angeles, CA | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,234,822 | $1,288,530 | $1,365,815 | $1,255,000 | 11 | $1,255,000 | $63,804 | $107,259 |
| 2023 | $2,171,110 | $863,987 | $1,299,763 | $1,130,000 | 9 | $1,130,000 | $54,572 | $112,696 |
| 2021 | $3,470,177 | $1,814,972 | $3,053,104 | $2,900,000 | 11 | $2,900,000 | $14,897 | $214,265 |
| 2020 | $4,708,309 | $1,766,443 | $2,641,815 | $2,440,000 | 11 | — | $66,363 | $244,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aidlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K 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 went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, food assistance, health care, and education. The filing describes each grant’s purpose as assisting the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range: the Los Angeles Mission says it works to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty; Westside Food Bank says it addresses hunger in West Los Angeles County; and Venice Family Clinic says it provides quality primary health care to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $1,255,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $140,000, and the median grant was $140,000. Its largest grants included $140,000 each to Downtown Women’s Center, Foodbank of Southern California, Los Angeles Mission, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Midnight Mission, Union Rescue Mission, Venice Family Clinic, and Westside Food Bank. Other 2024 grants included $80,000 to Good Shepherd Center for Women, $50,000 to HEART High School, and $5,000 to Heme Aqui Senor Foundation.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications may be submitted in letter form and should describe the applicant’s purpose, grant request, proposed budget, and any other information considered necessary. The applicant organization must be tax-exempt.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists three trustees: Alice M Cox, Tracy H Woodford, and Virginia S Newton.
The Aidlin Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice M. Cox
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Tracy H. Woodford
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Virginia S. Newton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn C. Mazuzan (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Alice M Cox (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Aidlin Foundation
How much does The Aidlin Foundation give each year?
The Aidlin Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 9 grants.
What is The Aidlin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aidlin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $140,000, and its average grant was $114,091, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Aidlin Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Aidlin Foundation give grants?
The Aidlin Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants).
Does The Aidlin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Aidlin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Aidlin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aidlin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Downtown Women's Center ($140,000), Foodbank of Southern California ($140,000) and Los Angeles Mission ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aidlin Foundation?
The Aidlin Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Aidlin Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including homelessness services, food assistance, health care, and education. The filing describes each grant’s purpose as assisting the recipient in carrying out its charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aidlin Foundation?
The Aidlin Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Aidlin Foundation's EIN?
The Aidlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7425882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Aidlin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-aidlin-foundation-morg_f23707d425074e9f95c34de21da5fd05
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