The Aaron Family Foundation concentrates almost all of its philanthropy on supporting Greek Orthodox parish life and charitable activities, with the vast majority of dollars going to a small number of church congregations. Grants are focused on parish-level charity and operations rather than secular nonprofits, indicating a faith-based, community-oriented giving approach centered on Orthodox Christian institutions.
Highly concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants primarily to the same religious organizations (repeat grantees), focused on parish charity/operations rather than a broad or diversified portfolio.
The Aaron Family Foundation’s giving is centered on Greek Orthodox parish life, with large grants directed to parish charity and congregation support rather than to secular nonprofits. Recent awards show a small, concentrated portfolio built around a few recurring recipients. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox in Seattle received $40,000 in 2023 and $30,000 in 2024, while Nativity of Christ in Novato received $26,000 in 2024 and $16,500 in 2025. Those repeated awards point to a pattern of ongoing support for parish-level charitable work. The foundation also funded St Demitris Greek Orthodox in Seattle with $10,000 in 2025, showing that its support extends across more than one Orthodox parish. Smaller grants appear in the record as well, including parish-related and charitable gifts that sit alongside the larger church-centered awards. Across the listed recent grants, the foundation’s philanthropy is tightly focused on Orthodox Christian institutions and the local communities they serve.
Greek Orthodox parish support is the foundation’s clearest theme. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox in Seattle received $40,000 in 2023 for charity, followed by another $30,000 in 2024 for the same purpose. Nativity of Christ in Novato was also supported for charity, with a $26,000 grant in 2024 and a $16,500 grant in 2025. The foundation also backs parish operations and administration through church grants. St Demitris Greek Orthodox in Seattle received $10,000 in 2025, again labeled charity, while Philoptochos Society in San Francisco received $75 in 2023. A small charity gift to Aspca in Washington, DC appears in the record in both 2023 and 2025, showing that most of the portfolio is religious but not every grant is identical in recipient type.
The typical grant size is uneven, with a p25 of $525, a median of $13,300, and a p75 of $29,000. That spread reflects a mix of small gifts and much larger parish grants. The record also shows repeat giving: St Demetrios Greek Orthodox and Nativity of Christ each received multiple awards across different years. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its recent grants are all to U.S. recipients.
$124K
$295K
-$8K
$27K
Most grants fall between $525 and $29K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$525
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$29K
About 50% of grants go to recipients in WA.
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Notable grantees: ST DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX, NATIVITY OF CHRIST, ST DEMITRIS GREEK ORTHODOX
Grantmaking is regional and concentrated in a few places. Washington is the top state by grant count, with Seattle appearing repeatedly in the recent grants list. California also receives a substantial share, including Novato and San Francisco, and 50% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state of California. Smaller grants also appear in Washington, DC. All listed recent grants went to U.S. recipients.
Its recent grants focus on Greek Orthodox parish support, especially charity and parish-level activities for congregations such as St Demetrios Greek Orthodox in Seattle and Nativity of Christ in Novato. The listed awards are mostly directed to Orthodox Christian institutions rather than secular nonprofits.
The typical grant size is $525 at the 25th percentile, $13,300 at the median, and $29,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards range from small gifts like $75 to much larger parish grants such as $40,000.
Yes. St Demetrios Greek Orthodox received grants in 2023 and 2024, and Nativity of Christ received grants in 2024 and 2025. That pattern suggests repeat support for selected parish grantees.
Washington is the top state by grant count, with Seattle appearing multiple times in the recent grant list. California is also a major recipient state, and 50% of grants go to recipients in California.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIVITY OF CHRIST | NOVATO, CA | $16,500 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| ST DEMITRIS GREEK ORTHODOX | SEATTLE, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| ASPCA | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2025 | CHARITY |
| ST DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX | SEATTLE, WA | $30,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| NATIVITY OF CHRIST | NOVATO, CA | $26,000 | 2024 | CHARITY |
| ST DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX | Seattle, WA | $40,000 | 2023 | CHARITY |
| NATIVITY OF CHRIST | Novato, CA | $600 | 2023 | CHARITY |
| ASPCA | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 | CHARITY |
| PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY | San Francisco, CA | $75 | 2023 | CHARITY |
NATIVITY OF CHRIST
$16,500CHARITY
ST DEMITRIS GREEK ORTHODOX
$10,000CHARITY
ASPCA
$500CHARITY
ST DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX
$30,000CHARITY
NATIVITY OF CHRIST
$26,000CHARITY
ST DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX
$40,000CHARITY
NATIVITY OF CHRIST
CHARITY
ASPCA
$500CHARITY
PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
$75CHARITY