Quick Summary
Name: The Ariel Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,928,263 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $120 - $2,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $63,359 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only (Letter of Inquiry required) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.ariel-foundation.org/
- Phone: 740.392.0364
- Email: afinfo@ariel-foundation.org
- Address: 121 East High Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Geographic Focus
- Mount Vernon, Ohio
- Knox County, Ohio
- Primarily Ohio with some activity in Michigan
Funding Priorities
- Arts & Culture (theater upgrades, cultural programming)
- Education (engineering scholarships, educational institutions)
- Health & Human Services (hospital development, community health)
- Civic & Community (community preservation and revitalization)
- Economic Development
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available - contact foundation for exclusions
Application Method
The foundation uses an invitation-based process:
- Submit Letter of Inquiry by mail or email including organization name, location, and non-profit status
- Foundation reviews and may invite full application
- Quarterly board consideration with submission deadlines
- Major grants (>$100,000) require early consultation before Letter of Inquiry
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