Aed Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily in education and healthcare. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and providing essential healthcare services, particularly for children. The foundation supports a range of recipients, including educational institutions, hospitals, and youth development programs. It has a notable focus on pediatric emergency services and general operating support for schools and educational initiatives. The foundation primarily operates within California, where it allocates most of its funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit (especially Marin/Bay Area) with established local presence in education, youth development, or hospital/healthcare work that seeks operating or campaign support and can be introduced through local relationships.
Good Fit
- • Organization is headquartered or active in California, preferably Marin/Bay Area.
- • Work aligns with education, primary/independent schools, pediatric healthcare, or youth development.
- • Request is for general operating support or a known capital/campaign need.
- • Has established local reputation or an introducer with ties to the foundation leadership.
- • Can demonstrate prior impact and stable financials appropriate for mid-size grants (several thousand to tens of thousands).
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in a single state (California); recent years show essentially all grant dollars going to in‑state recipients.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows about ten distinct recipients spanning schools, hospitals, and youth organizations with five new grantees and five returning grantees, though dollars are concentrated among a few large recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings state it funds only preselected organizations and no public application route was found, which suggests invitation-driven selection; however, five new recipients appeared in the latest year, so entry by unfamiliar organizations cannot be ruled out but likely requires a referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
