The Aider Foundation
The Aider Foundation is a private foundation (EIN 46-1813238) based in Union Springs, Alabama. Its website (theaiderfoundation.com) hosts a short mission statement about assisting disadvantaged individuals but contains minimal content and no visible grant/application or staff pages.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small local or regional human-services or faith-based nonprofit with demonstrated ties to the foundation's network or trustees seeking modest, project-level support.
Good Fit
- • Local or nearby geography (Alabama or neighboring states).
- • Clear alignment with assisting disadvantaged individuals or community services.
- • An existing introduction or recommendation from a board member, past grantee, or local intermediary.
- • A modest funding request in the low-thousands range.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in two states (Alabama and Tennessee), indicating a small multi-state footprint rather than strictly local or nationwide giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct recipients, a small observed portfolio but insufficient multi-year history to conclude a long-term closed recipient set.
New Applicants
The foundation's materials state it funds only preselected applicants and the observed behavior is limited to three grantees; direct evidence of new-recipient turnover is unavailable, so public access appears restricted and invitation-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
