ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

EIN: 843666714 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$10,703,593
Total Expenses
$13,620,769
Total Assets
$3,316,227
Net Assets
$-2,170,631
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
MICHAEL WEINER
Phone
4242852736
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, founded in 2019, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $10.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 119% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $13.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

THE GENERAL PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS FORMED ARE: (A) TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE PHILANTHROPIC OBJECTIVES OF ARES MANAGEMENT AND ITS FOUNDERS AND EMPLOYEES, WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONCERNS; (B) TO SOLICIT, RECEIVE, AND ACCEPT DONATIONS, GIFTS, BEQUESTS, GRANTS, INCOME AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE; (C) TO ENGAGE IN GRANT-MAKING TO UNRELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONCERNS; AND (D) TO ENGAGE, WHETHER ALONE OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHERS, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL ACT OR ACTIVITY FOR WHICH CORPORATIONS MAY BE ORGANIZED UNDER THE DGCL, AND BY VIRTUE OF SUCH STATEMENT ALL LAWFUL ACTS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE WITHIN THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION, EXCEPT FOR EXPRESS LIMITATIONS, IF ANY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $4,743,891

ALTFINANCE: INVESTING IN BLACK FUTURES. THE INITIAVE IS DESIGNED TO DIVERSIFY THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY BY ATTRACTING, TRAINING, AND PROVIDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS...

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ALTFINANCE: INVESTING IN BLACK FUTURES. THE INITIAVE IS DESIGNED TO DIVERSIFY THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT INDUSTRY BY ATTRACTING, TRAINING, AND PROVIDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS ATTENDING HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE INTIATIVE HAS THREE PRIMARY COMPONENTS: A MENTORED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, A TAILORED VIRTUAL INSTITUTE, AND A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. DURING 2023, A TOTAL OF 117 COLLEGE STUDENTS FELLOWS PARTICIPATED FOR THE US-BASED PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,529,452

JOBS FOR THE FUTURE: THE INITIATVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS PREPARE FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT JOBS IN THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS IDENTIFY LEADING TRAINING PROVIDERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BEST...

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JOBS FOR THE FUTURE: THE INITIATVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS PREPARE FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT JOBS IN THE UNITED STATES AS WELL AS IDENTIFY LEADING TRAINING PROVIDERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES TO DESIGN PATHWAYS TO THOSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 15 INDIVIDUALS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,089,812

WRI: THE INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF INDIA'S MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ("MSMES") IN TWO STATES TO FUTURE-PROOF THEIR BUSINESS MODELS WITHIN A CHANGING CLIMATE...

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WRI: THE INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF INDIA'S MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ("MSMES") IN TWO STATES TO FUTURE-PROOF THEIR BUSINESS MODELS WITHIN A CHANGING CLIMATE. THIS IS A FIVE-YEAR INITIATIVE ON TRACK TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO 1,000 INDIVIDUALS IN INDIA BY ITS CONCLUSION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,696,130
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,463
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $10,703,593

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,092,316
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,747,696
Other Expenses $1,528,453
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,620,769

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $10,703,593 $4,895,656 +1.2%
Expenses $13,620,769 $5,992,890 +1.3%
Net Income $-2,917,176 $-1,097,234 +1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
55

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL AROUGHETI PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY MARGOLIES TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL D WEINER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE BLAKELY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ARMSTRONG PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $10,703,593 $13,620,769 $3,316,227 $-2,917,176
2022 $4,895,656 $5,992,890 $1,689,267 $-1,097,234
2021 $4,941,400 $3,097,621 $1,939,560 $1,843,779
2020 $3,430,000 $3,430,000 No data No data
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