The Aileen Getty Foundation
The Aileen Getty Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It supports organizations and individuals around the world working to respond to the climate emergency and treat the planet and its inhabitants with kindness and respect.
The Aileen Getty Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aileen Getty Foundation gave $1.2M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state California. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,228,412
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $53,409
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,358
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (14 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (38% 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 Aileen Getty Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5390 Kietzke Lane Ste 202, Reno, NV 89511
Phone: (775) 412-4300
Website: https://aileengettyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aileen Getty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Volunteers Fund ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 83 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations and individuals around the world. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in California (38%), New York (26%), the District of Columbia (15%), Arkansas (8%), and Utah (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Aileen Getty Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 23 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $50K repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). 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 $1.2M (2020) to $2.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Volunteers Fund Sacramento, CA | California Climate Action Corps | $250,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | Third Act | $162,500 |
| Empowers Africa Inc New York, NY | To Support Projects in Africa | $100,000 |
| National Archives Foundation Washington, DC | Rightfully Hers Fund | $100,000 |
| The Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | Hillary Rodham Clinton Leadership Program | $100,000 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Project One Point Five (FKA a Climate Reckoning) | $100,000 |
| Representation Project Sacramento, CA | Fight Against Sexism | $75,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation Suite, NY | AIDS Epidemic | $50,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News Beverly Hills, CA | Gigafact | $50,000 |
| The Alliance for Climate Protection Washington, DC | To Support the Climate Reality Project | $49,912 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,358 | $1,235,000 | $1,234,800 | $1,228,412 | 23 | $1,234,800 |
| 2022 | $46,930 | $2,925,000 | $2,881,529 | $2,874,333 | 21 | $2,881,529 |
| 2021 | $3,459 | $1,320,250 | $1,331,760 | $1,316,333 | 16 | $1,331,760 |
| 2020 | $14,969 | $1,050,000 | $1,222,959 | $1,215,800 | 23 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its work as supporting responses to the climate emergency and treating the planet and its inhabitants with kindness and respect. Its stated areas include climate, animals, and community.
Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, the Sustainable Markets Foundation received $162,500 for Third Act; the Utah Film Center received $100,000 for Project One Point Five; and the Alliance for Climate Protection received $49,912 to support the Climate Reality Project. These grantees describe their missions respectively as promoting environmental protection and related public interests, engaging diverse audiences through film and educational programs, and educating the public about climate change and its solutions.
The foundation also supported organizations working in other areas. The Elton John AIDS Foundation received $50,000; it describes its work as funding local experts across four continents to provide care and support governments to end AIDS. The National Archives Foundation received $100,000 for the Rightfully Hers Fund; it describes its role as supporting programs, technology, projects, and materials that interpret the National Archives’ holdings.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,228,412. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to California Volunteers Fund for the California Climate Action Corps; $162,500 to the Sustainable Markets Foundation for Third Act; and $100,000 each to Empowers Africa, the National Archives Foundation, the Clinton Foundation, and the Utah Film Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Aileen Getty is the foundation’s founder and president. The 2024 filing lists Sarah Ezzy as vice president, Raylene Ames as treasurer, and Megan Woida as secretary. It lists Mark Denzler as former secretary.
The Aileen Getty Foundation is led by Aileen Getty, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aileen Getty
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Denzler
Former Secretary
Secretary → Former Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raylene Ames
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ezzy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Woida
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 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 Aileen Getty Foundation
How much does The Aileen Getty Foundation give each year?
The Aileen Getty Foundation gave $1.2M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Aileen Getty Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aileen Getty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $53,409, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Aileen Getty Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Aileen Getty Foundation give grants?
The Aileen Getty Foundation's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does The Aileen Getty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of The Aileen Getty Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Aileen Getty Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aileen Getty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Volunteers Fund ($250,000), Sustainable Markets Foundation ($162,500) and Empowers Africa Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aileen Getty Foundation?
The Aileen Getty Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does The Aileen Getty Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as supporting responses to the climate emergency and treating the planet and its inhabitants with kindness and respect. Its stated areas include climate, animals, and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aileen Getty Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Aileen Getty Foundation's EIN?
The Aileen Getty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2588759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Aileen Getty 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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