The Len-Ari Foundation Inc
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including music, opera, animal welfare, conservation, and humanitarian aid.
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Len-Ari Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,075,303
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,843
- +14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,700
- Total assets
- $18,360,490
- +9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (55% 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 Len-Ari Foundation Inc
- 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: 5642 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Phone: (260) 432-2233
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Len-Ari Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Teton Music Festival ($125K). Together the top 10 received $784K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 184 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Florida received 55% of grant dollars, those in Wyoming received 22%, and those in New York received 20%. Recipients in Indiana and Connecticut each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Len-Ari Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $24K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $888K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton Music Festival Jackson, WY | Annual Fund | $125,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera West Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $120,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Operating Support | $120,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Megemeria Social Business and School | $85,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Operating Support | $85,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Moose, WY | Operating Support | $55,000 |
| Palm Beach Opera Guild West Palm Beach, FL | Operating Support | $54,403 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust Jackson, WY | Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Life Manalapan, FL | PUPS4PATRIOTS and FOOD4KIDS | $50,000 |
| Tri County Humane Society Boca Raton, FL | Operating Support | $40,000 |
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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 | $18,360,490 | $2,916,107 | $1,231,917 | $1,075,303 | 30 | $1,075,303 | $2,768,739 | $1,149,518 |
| 2023 | $16,704,889 | $1,851,468 | $1,229,937 | $1,092,046 | 35 | $1,092,046 | $1,654,484 | $1,017,533 |
| 2022 | $16,192,512 | $594,688 | $1,344,369 | $1,170,140 | 40 | $1,170,640 | $431,887 | $1,049,979 |
| 2021 | $16,891,193 | $2,552,363 | $1,120,278 | $938,640 | 39 | $938,890 | $2,405,987 | $1,149,136 |
| 2020 | $15,438,327 | $1,151,708 | $1,026,301 | $888,432 | 40 | — | $1,045,252 | $964,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Len-Ari Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating support and annual-fund contributions, as well as support designated for a social business and school, Pups4Patriots, and Food4Kids.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Grand Teton Music Festival says it engages, entertains, educates, and inspires resident and seasonal communities through musical experiences, primarily classical. Palm Beach Opera says it produces live opera, offers educational programs, and trains the next generation of opera stars. Grand Teton National Park Foundation says it partners with the park to steward, protect, and enhance it. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the life-saving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $1,075,303. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $26,700.
Among the largest grants were $125,000 to Grand Teton Music Festival for its annual fund; $120,000 each to Palm Beach Opera and Big Dog Ranch Rescue for operating support; $85,000 each to Central Fund of Israel for Megemeria Social Business and School and American Friends of Magen David Adom for operating support; and $55,000 to Grand Teton National Park Foundation for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Rifkin as director and chairman, Ariela Rifkin as president and secretary, and Jennifer L Wilson as treasurer.
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc is led by Ariela Rifkin, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ariela Rifkin
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rifkin
Director & Chairman
Director & Chair → Director & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Wilson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Len-Ari Foundation Inc
How much does The Len-Ari Foundation Inc give each year?
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 35 grants.
What is The Len-Ari Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $26,700, and its average grant was $35,843, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Len-Ari Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Len-Ari Foundation Inc give grants?
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (22%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Fort Wayne, IN (4 grants) and Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does The Len-Ari Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of The Len-Ari Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Len-Ari Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Grand Teton Music Festival ($125,000), Palm Beach Opera ($120,000) and Big Dog Ranch Rescue ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Len-Ari Foundation Inc?
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Len-Ari Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating support and annual-fund contributions, as well as support designated for a social business and school, Pups4Patriots, and Food4Kids. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Len-Ari Foundation Inc?
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 Len-Ari Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Len-Ari Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1317221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Len-Ari Foundation Inc 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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