Mission
TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY CREATING A NATIONAL MODEL BASED ON INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AND TO INTRODUCE A DIALOGUE OF SAVING AND INVESTING AT THE DINNER TABLE OF EVERY AFRICAN-AMERICAN FAMILY.
Public Charity
Ariel Education Initiative
Ariel Education Initiative is a Public Charity headquartered in Chicago, IL. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $707K revenue, $426K expenses, $871K total assets. 23 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $1.1M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 364093845
Chicago, IL
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$707K
Total Expenses$426K
Total Assets$871K
Grant Records23
Funding Total$1.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
$90,000
EDUCATION
$28,150
IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE
$90,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$89,875
GENERAL SUPPORT
$101,800
Showing up to 5 of 23 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Arne Duncan
Board Secretary
Auyana Orr
Board President
Mellody Hobson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $707K | $426K | $871K |
| 2024 | $390K | $419K | $496K |
| 2023 | $640K | $647K | $529K |
| 2022 | $571K | $496K | $550K |
| 2021 | $666K | $581K | $567K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $666K to $707K (+6%), with total assets most recently reported at $871K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.