TY 2024 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

84-3666714

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	3,430,000	4,940,952	4,896,009	10,696,130	13,896,517	37,859,608
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	3,430,000	4,940,952	4,896,009	10,696,130	13,896,517	37,859,608
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..						30,868,160
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						6,991,448

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	3,430,000	4,940,952	4,896,009	10,696,130	13,896,517	37,859,608
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...		189		584	130	903
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						37,860,511

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

18.470 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SECTION C, LINE 17A - 10% FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST 2024	ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING NARRATIVE TO DEMONSTRATE ITS QUALIFICATION AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THE 10% FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST, PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION 1.170A-9(F)(3). THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE: FOR THE CURRENT FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED 18.47% OF ITS TOTAL SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC SOURCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PUBLIC CHARITIES. THIS SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM 10% THRESHOLD REQUIRED UNDER THE TEST. CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE AND ONGOING FUNDRAISING PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES: A) ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGNS TARGETING INDIVIDUAL DONORS, INCLUDING ENCOURAGING DONORS AND POTENTIAL DONORS TO PLEDGE MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT. B) THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AN ELECTRONIC PLEDGE PORTAL TO ENCOURAGE DONOR COMMITMENTS IN A MANNER THAT FACILITATES A DONOR'S ABILITY TO TRACE ANTICIPATED AND ACTUAL GIVING TOTALS. C) QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS WITH DONATION APPEALS THAT PROVIDE UPDATES ON ACTIVITIES, AND STRATEGIC STORYTELLING CAMPAIGNS TO SHOWCASE THE REACH AND THE IMPACT OF THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE INITIATIVES. D) PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS. E) ONGOING AND DEDICATED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO RETAIN EXISTING DONORS AND SOLICIT NEW CONTRIBUTORS. THESE INCLUDE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, TARGETED ANNOUNCEMENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE COMMUNICATIONS. THESES EFFORTS ARE COMMENSURATE WITH THE SCALE OF OUR OPERATIONS AND REFLECT A GENUINE COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SUPPORT. F) THIRD PARTIES ARE PROJECTED TO CONTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY $30 MILLION OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, REPRESENTING A PORTION OF PERFORMANCE FEES FROM INVESTMENT FUNDS THAT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO AND THAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE REALIZED OVER THAT TIME PERIOD. SUPPORTING FACTORS 1. PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT: WHILE OUR PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IS MODEST, IT IS STEADILY INCREASING YEAR-OVER-YEAR. WE CONTINUE TO DIVERSIFY OUR FUNDING BASE AND REDUCE RELIANCE ON ANY SINGLE DONOR OR PRIVATE FOUNDATION. IN ITS EARLY YEARS OF EXISTENCE, THE FOUNDATION LIMITED THE SCOPE OF ITS SOLICITATIONS TO PERSONS DEEMED MOST LIKELY TO PROVIDE SEED MONEY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE IT TO COMMENCE ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPAND ITS SOLICITATION PROGRAMS. WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF ITS LARGEST DONOR, THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC SUPPORT WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY TWICE THE 33 1/3% REQUIREMENT. HOWEVER, WITHOUT THIS SUPPORT, THE ORGANIZATION COULD NOT HAVE FULFILLED ITS MISSION TO HELP ACCELERATE ECONOMIC EQUITY AND EQUALITY BY SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE CAREER PREPARATION AND RESKILLING, ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND DEEPEN INDIVIDUALS' UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL FINANCE. 2. BOARD COMPOSITION: OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CURRENTLY COMPOSED OF EIGHT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VARIOUS AREAS OF EXPERTISE. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR BOARD INCLUDES SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES, NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, DEVELOPMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND LAW. 3. BOARD MEETING MATERIALS: BOARD MEETING MATERIALS, BUDGETS, FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT VERIFY PUBLIC FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, DIVERSE BOARD RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, AND CHARITABLE INITIATIVES THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC ARE DIGITALLY ARCHIVED AND CAN BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST. 4. PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES ENABLES PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ACCELERATE EQUALITY OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH GRANTS THAT PROVIDE CAREER PREPARATION AND RESKILLING, ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SUPPORT CLIMATE-RESILIENT JOBS. OUR STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING HELPS ADDRESS CRITICAL SOCIETAL ISSUES TO MAKE A MEASURABLE, MEANINGFUL, AND SUSTAINED DIFFERENCE. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOME OF THE WORLD'S LEADING NONPROFITS STRIVE TO HELP CLOSE THE WIDENING WEALTH GAP A DISPARITY THAT OFTEN THREATENS BASIC HUMAN DIGNITY AND SURVIVAL. OUR 2024 GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND INITIATIVES: -ALT FINANCE CORPORATION. INVESTING IN BLACK FUTURES. THIS INITIATIVE 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 INITIATIVE HAS THREE PRIMARY COMPONENTS: (1) A MENTORED FOLLOWSHIP PROGRAM; (2) A TAILORED VIRTUAL INSTITUTE, AND (3) A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. DURING 2024, A TOTAL OF 133 COLLEGE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS U.S. BASED PROGRAM. -JOBS FOR THE FUTURE (JFF). THIS INITIATIVE 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. THIS INITIATIVE IS ON TRACK TO FACILITATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR 25,000 INDIVIDUALS. -WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE (WRI): THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF INDIA'S MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES 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. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY INVOLVES THE PUBLIC THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANELS, AND OPEN TOWN HALL MEETINGS. FEEDBACK FROM THESE ENGAGEMENTS DIRECTLY INFORMS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. 6. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: WE PUBLISH ANNUAL REPORTS, MAINTAIN AN UPDATED WEBSITE WITH FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES, AND FILE FORM 990 CONSISTENTLY. OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY REINFORCES OUR PUBLIC ORIENTATION. CONCLUSION: BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OPERATES IN THE NATURE OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST RECOGNITION OF OUR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS UNDER IRC SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) VIA THE 10% FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST.

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ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING NARRATIVE TO DEMONSTRATE ITS QUALIFICATION AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THE 10% FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST, PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION 1.170A-9(F)(3). THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE: FOR THE CURRENT FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HAS RECEIVED 18.47% OF ITS TOTAL SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC SOURCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL DONORS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PUBLIC CHARITIES. THIS SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDS THE MINIMUM 10% THRESHOLD REQUIRED UNDER THE TEST. CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE AND ONGOING FUNDRAISING PROGRAM. THIS INCLUDES: A) ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGNS TARGETING INDIVIDUAL DONORS, INCLUDING ENCOURAGING DONORS AND POTENTIAL DONORS TO PLEDGE MULTI-YEAR SUPPORT. B) THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AN ELECTRONIC PLEDGE PORTAL TO ENCOURAGE DONOR COMMITMENTS IN A MANNER THAT FACILITATES A DONOR'S ABILITY TO TRACE ANTICIPATED AND ACTUAL GIVING TOTALS. C) QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS WITH DONATION APPEALS THAT PROVIDE UPDATES ON ACTIVITIES, AND STRATEGIC STORYTELLING CAMPAIGNS TO SHOWCASE THE REACH AND THE IMPACT OF THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE INITIATIVES. D) PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS. E) ONGOING AND DEDICATED FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO RETAIN EXISTING DONORS AND SOLICIT NEW CONTRIBUTORS. THESE INCLUDE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, TARGETED ANNOUNCEMENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE COMMUNICATIONS. THESES EFFORTS ARE COMMENSURATE WITH THE SCALE OF OUR OPERATIONS AND REFLECT A GENUINE COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SUPPORT. F) THIRD PARTIES ARE PROJECTED TO CONTRIBUTE APPROXIMATELY $30 MILLION OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS, REPRESENTING A PORTION OF PERFORMANCE FEES FROM INVESTMENT FUNDS THAT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO AND THAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE REALIZED OVER THAT TIME PERIOD. SUPPORTING FACTORS 1. PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT: WHILE OUR PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IS MODEST, IT IS STEADILY INCREASING YEAR-OVER-YEAR. WE CONTINUE TO DIVERSIFY OUR FUNDING BASE AND REDUCE RELIANCE ON ANY SINGLE DONOR OR PRIVATE FOUNDATION. IN ITS EARLY YEARS OF EXISTENCE, THE FOUNDATION LIMITED THE SCOPE OF ITS SOLICITATIONS TO PERSONS DEEMED MOST LIKELY TO PROVIDE SEED MONEY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE IT TO COMMENCE ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPAND ITS SOLICITATION PROGRAMS. WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF ITS LARGEST DONOR, THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC SUPPORT WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY TWICE THE 33 1/3% REQUIREMENT. HOWEVER, WITHOUT THIS SUPPORT, THE ORGANIZATION COULD NOT HAVE FULFILLED ITS MISSION TO HELP ACCELERATE ECONOMIC EQUITY AND EQUALITY BY SUPPORTING INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE CAREER PREPARATION AND RESKILLING, ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND DEEPEN INDIVIDUALS' UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL FINANCE. 2. BOARD COMPOSITION: OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CURRENTLY COMPOSED OF EIGHT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VARIOUS AREAS OF EXPERTISE. FOR EXAMPLE, OUR BOARD INCLUDES SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS IN HUMAN RESOURCES, NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, DEVELOPMENT, FUNDRAISING, AND LAW. 3. BOARD MEETING MATERIALS: BOARD MEETING MATERIALS, BUDGETS, FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT VERIFY PUBLIC FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, DIVERSE BOARD RECRUITMENT EFFORTS, AND CHARITABLE INITIATIVES THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC ARE DIGITALLY ARCHIVED AND CAN BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST. 4. PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES: WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES ENABLES PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ACCELERATE EQUALITY OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH GRANTS THAT PROVIDE CAREER PREPARATION AND RESKILLING, ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SUPPORT CLIMATE-RESILIENT JOBS. OUR STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING HELPS ADDRESS CRITICAL SOCIETAL ISSUES TO MAKE A MEASURABLE, MEANINGFUL, AND SUSTAINED DIFFERENCE. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOME OF THE WORLD'S LEADING NONPROFITS STRIVE TO HELP CLOSE THE WIDENING WEALTH GAP A DISPARITY THAT OFTEN THREATENS BASIC HUMAN DIGNITY AND SURVIVAL. OUR 2024 GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND INITIATIVES: -ALT FINANCE CORPORATION. INVESTING IN BLACK FUTURES. THIS INITIATIVE 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 INITIATIVE HAS THREE PRIMARY COMPONENTS: (1) A MENTORED FOLLOWSHIP PROGRAM; (2) A TAILORED VIRTUAL INSTITUTE, AND (3) A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. DURING 2024, A TOTAL OF 133 COLLEGE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS U.S. BASED PROGRAM. -JOBS FOR THE FUTURE (JFF). THIS INITIATIVE 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. THIS INITIATIVE IS ON TRACK TO FACILITATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR 25,000 INDIVIDUALS. -WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE (WRI): THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF INDIA'S MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES 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. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVELY INVOLVES THE PUBLIC THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANELS, AND OPEN TOWN HALL MEETINGS. FEEDBACK FROM THESE ENGAGEMENTS DIRECTLY INFORMS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. 6. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: WE PUBLISH ANNUAL REPORTS, MAINTAIN AN UPDATED WEBSITE WITH FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES, AND FILE FORM 990 CONSISTENTLY. OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY REINFORCES OUR PUBLIC ORIENTATION. CONCLUSION: BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OPERATES IN THE NATURE OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST RECOGNITION OF OUR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS UNDER IRC SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) VIA THE 10% FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

84-3666714

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 84-3666714

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 84-3666714
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

84-3666714

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..		0

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	15,202,452
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	1,305,805
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	1,305,805
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	13,896,647
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-385
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-385
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	13,896,262

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	14,592,276
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	1,305,805
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	385
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,306,190
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	13,286,086
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	13,286,086

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:	THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 501(C)(3) AND CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE SECTION 23701D AND IS GENERALLY NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES. ACCORDINGLY, A PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES IS NOT RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION IS FURTHER CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY PURSUANT TO IRC SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). HOWEVER, THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON ANY NET INCOME THAT IS DERIVED FROM A TRADE OR BUSINESS ACTIVITY, REGULARLY CARRIED ON, AND NOT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH IT WAS GRANTED EXEMPTION. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, IN THE OPINION OF MANAGEMENT, THE FOUNDATION DID NOT HAVE NET INCOME FROM ANY UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS ACTIVITY. ACCORDINGLY, NO INCOME TAX PROVISION HAS BEEN RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB), ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) TOPIC NO. 740, UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE IMPACT OF TAX POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THAT POSITION IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON AUDIT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE FOUNDATION HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND THE CERTAINTY AS TO WHETHER THOSE POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED IN THE EVENT OF AN AUDIT BY TAXING AUTHORITIES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS. THE PRIMARY TAX POSITIONS EVALUATED RELATE TO THE FOUNDATION'S CONTINUED QUALIFICATION AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND MATERIAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS WILL MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON POTENTIAL AUDIT OR EXAMINATION. THEREFORE, NO DISCLOSURES OF UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION'S TAX RETURNS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION GENERALLY FOR THREE AND FOUR YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED FOR FEDERAL AND STATE, RESPECTIVELY.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	LOSS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS -349. LOSS ON FX CONVERSION -36.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	LOSS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS 349. LOSS ON FX CONVERSION 36.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right arrow

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Name of the organization
ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

84-3666714

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region

















3a	Sub-total ....	0	0	0
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0	0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0	0

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(g) Amount of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	THE GRANTEE WILL DELIVER IT TRAINING TO MEET THE ONGOING DEMAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF THESE SKILLS IN THE LABOR MARKET SO THAT LESS ADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE ENHANCE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY.	149,009	0	BOOK
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM	THE GRANTEE WILL ENGAGE A DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ("DEI") SPECIALIST WHOSE RESEARCH WILL INFORM ITS ACTION PLANNING TO DEMOCRATIZE ACCESS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR DISABLED FOUNDERS IN THE UK. THE INITIATIVE WILL YIELD THE PUBLICATION OF A REPORT OF FINDINGS FOR LIKE MINDED CAPACITY-BUILDING ORGANIZATIONS AND ALLOW THE GRANTEE TO PILOT AFFINITY LAUNCHPAD COHORTS THAT PROVIDE MENTORING AND SMALL GRANTS FOR DISABLED FOUNDERS. IN ADDITION, THE GRANTEE WILL DEVELOP CASE STUDIES ON HOW THE LAUNCHPAD EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENS PARTICIPANTS' ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPABILITIES.	175,000	0	BOOK
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	THE GRANTEE WILL ESTABLISH TWO NEW STREAMLINED SPEAR CENTRES A LOWER COST VERSION OF ITS FLAGSHIP SPEAR PROGRAMME THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS AGES 16 TO 24 OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND/OR EDUCATION IN TWO RESOURCE-POOR REGIONS IN THE UK. THE GRANTEE WILL ALSO ENGAGE IN THOUGHTFUL STORYTELLING THROUGH AN ANIMATED FILM ABOUT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS' EXPERIENCES AND UNDERTAKE EVALUATION ACTIVITIES TO HELP DRIVE GREATER EFFICACY.	166,237	0	BOOK
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM	THE GRANTEE WILL EXPAND ON ITS ORIGINAL YOUTH JOBS GAP RESEARCH THROUGH THE INITIATIVE SO THAT ITS PARTNER CHARITIES CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS TO HELP DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE ENTER THE WORKFORCE. TO DO SO, THE GRANTEE WILL USE THE GRANT TO ANALYZE THE UK GOVERNMENT'S LONGITUDINAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES DATASET TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECT JOB OUTCOMES BY IDENTIFYING FACTORS INCLUDING PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT INFLUENCE THEIR JOB PROSPECTS. FURTHERMORE, THE INITIATIVE WILL INCLUDE GRANULAR GEOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENTS THAT EXAMINE THE UK BY 326 AREAS.	216,657	0	BOOK
EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC	THE GRANTEE WILL PROVIDE HIGHLY EXPERIENTIAL CULINARY TRAINING THAT LEADS TO CAREERS IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY SO THAT LESS ADVANTAGED WOMEN BUILD THEIR SELF CONFIDENCE, FEEL PREPARED TO EXPLORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THEIR HOMETOWN, AND ACQUIRE PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO EITHER ENTER THE WORKFORCE OR PURSUE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS.	189,200	0	BOOK

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......	5
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	0

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

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PART I, LINE 2:	PROCEDURES INCLUDE COLLECTION AND REVIEW OF INTERIM AND FINAL PROGRESS REPORTS ON FUNDED ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES (ON WHICH FUNDING DISBURSEMENTS ARE CONTINGENT); REGULAR MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES, RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND AREAS FOR ONGOING SUPPORT; AND SITE VISITS TO TRACK FUNDED ACTIVITIES IN ACTION.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Inspection

Name of the organization
ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
84-3666714

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ALT FINANCE CORPORATION 800 CORPORATE POINTE CULVER CITY,CA90230	86-3974526	501(C)(3)	3,000,000	SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
(2) JOBS FOR THE FUTURE 50 MILK STREET BOSTON,MA02110	06-1164568	501(C)(3)	4,381,217	HELP INDIVIDUALS PREPARE FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT JOBS IN THE U.S. AS WELL AS IDENTIFY LEADING TRAINING PROVIDERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES TO DESIGN PATHWAYS TO THOSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
(3) OWNERSHIP WORKS 52 WEST 11TH STREET NEW YORK,NY10011	86-2054001	501(C)(3)	200,000	EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS, EMPLOYEES AND COMPANIES ABOUT THE ECONOMIC AND OTHER BENEFITS OF ROAD-BASED EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP OF BUSINESSES AND METHODS OF ADOPTING EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP PROGRAMS BY RESEARCHING, DEVELOPING AND CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
(4) WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE 10 G STREET NE SUITE 800 WASHINGTON,DC20002	52-1257057	501(C)(3)	1,200,091	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.
(5) AURORA WOMEN AND GIRLS FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 370537 WEST HARTFORD,CT06137	06-1587403	501(C)(3)	93,200	THE GRANTEE WILL DEVELOP AND DELIVER A FINANCIAL LITERACY TOOLKIT TO HELP PARTICIPANTS IN THE INITIATIVE DEVELOP, STRENGTHEN AND APPLY PERSONAL FINANCE SKILLS, WITH THE INTENT TO DISSEMINATE THE TOOLKIT NATIONALLY TO SUPPORT LIKEMINDED NONPROFITS IN A NETWORK KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE OF YOUNG WOMEN'S INITIATIVES ("NPCYWI").
(6) COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION 122 EAST 42ND STREET SUITE 1012 NEW YORK,NY10168	13-1623848	501(C)(3)	248,782	THE GRANTEE WILL UNDERTAKE A PILOT PROJECT IN SELECT STATES IN THE NORTHEASTERN U.S. TO BETTER ENSURE ITS PROVISION OF ROBUST PERSONAL FINANCE AND ECONOMIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME COMMUNITIES THROUGH A REVAMPED DELIVERY MODEL. IN ADDITION, THE PILOT IS INTENDED TO BRING THE GRANTEE'S YOUTH FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO SCALE IN THE REGION.
(7) GROVE COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION 5185 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD NW SUITE 456 WASHINGTON,DC20016	87-4015431	501(C)(3)	102,800	THE GRANTEE WILL UNDERTAKE RESEARCH ON THE SUCCESS DRIVERS OF TOP REVENUE-GENERATING BLACK- AND HISPANIC-OWNED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FIRMS IN THE U.S. AS WELL AS CONDUCT A LANDSCAPING OF WOMEN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS TO COUNTER THEIR UNDERREPRESENTATION IN THE FIELD SO THAT THESE HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED ENTREPRENEURS CAN BETTER SCALE THEIR BUSINESSES AND OVERCOME EQUITY GAPS.
(8) THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW WASHINGTON,DC20036	53-0196577	501(C)(3)	133,333	THE GRANTEE WILL UNDERTAKE RESEARCH AND DEVELOP A SERIES OF PUBLICATIONS AND DATA PRODUCTS ON LATINO-OWNED BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE INITIATIVE WILL BUILD ON THE GRANTEE'S VALUING BLACK ASSETS INITIATIVE A FOUNDATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE STATE OF BLACKOWNED BUSINESSES TO EXAMINE THE STATE OF LATINO-OWNED BUSINESSES.
(9) CHARLES EDWARD FOUNDATION DBA WORKINGNATION 269 S BEVERLY DR SUITE 338 BEVERLY HILLS,CA90212	26-4245043	501(C)(3)	500,000	HELP DESIGN AND FACILITATE A TOWN HALL IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA, WITH THOUGHT LEADERS, EXPERTS AND OPINION MAKERS TO DISCUSS HOW BEST TO ENSURE MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
(10) URBAN INSTITUTE 500 LENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON,DC20024	52-0880375	501(C)(3)	249,985	THE GRANTEE WILL UNDERTAKE RESEARCH THAT INFORMS THE CREATION OF A DYNAMIC, NO-COST TOOLKIT FOR U.S. EMPLOYERS THAT INCLUDES OPTIONS, PATHWAYS AND STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEIR IMPLEMENTATION OF EQUITABLE WORKPLACE WEALTH-BUILDING STRATEGIES THAT CUT ACROSS DIMENSIONS SUCH AS RACE, PLACE AND GENDER FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-WAGE EMPLOYEES.
(11) ADARA DEVELOPMENT (USA) 300 ADMIRAL WAY SUITE 106 EDMONDS,WA98020	98-0634789	501(C)(3)	225,000	THE GRANTEE WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR LESS ADVANTAGED NEPALESE YOUTH IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES TO PREPARE THEM FOR POST-SECONDARY CAREERS AS WELL AS TO CREATE KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES THAT HELP SCALE PROGRAMMING TO REACH GLOBAL AUDIENCES.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:	PROCEDURES INCLUDE COLLECTION AND REVIEW OF INTERIM AND FINAL PROGRESS REPORTS ON FUNDED ACTIVITIES AND FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES (ON WHICH FUNDING DISBURSEMENTS ARE CONTINGENT); REGULAR MEETINGS WITH GRANTEES TO DISCUSS CHALLENGES, RISK MITIGATION STRATEGIES AND AREAS FOR ONGOING SUPPORT; AND SITE VISITS TO TRACK FUNDED ACTIVITIES IN ACTION.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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2024

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

84-3666714

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	1,726	125,787	AVG QUOTED MARKET PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I COLUMN B	THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING IN PART I, COLUMN (B), THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization

ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

84-3666714

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B	THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FORM IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SUBSEQUENTLY, FORM 990, COMPLETE WITH ALL SCHEDULES, IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (EACH A "DIRECTOR AND COLLECTIVELY, THE "BOARD") OF ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, A DELAWARE NONSTOCK, NONPROFIT CORPORATION (THE "CORPORATION'). ALL PERSONS COVERED UNDER THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION) ARE HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "COVERED PERSONS." DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: COVERED PERSONS ARE UNDER A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS SOON AS IT IS KNOWN OR REASONABLY SHOULD BE KNOWN. PRIOR TO ELECTION, APPOINTMENT, OR HIRING, AS APPROPRIATE, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, EACH COVERED PERSON COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ("DISCLOSURE STATEMENT"), TO FULLY AND COMPLETELY DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL FACTS ABOUT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST HE OR SHE MIGHT HAVE. IF AT ANY TIME DURING A COVERED PERSON'S TERM OF SERVICE CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION, OR ANY OTHER REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE WILL PROMPTLY SUBMIT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE BOARD DISCLOSING IN GOOD FAITH ALL RELEVANT MATERIAL FACTS. FOR ALL COVERED PERSONS, DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION (ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD). THE SECRETARY OF THE CORPORATION PROVIDES COPIES OF ALL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE CORPORATION SO THAT EACH STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE TO ANY DIRECTOR ON REQUEST. PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS: WHENEVER THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND A COVERED PERSON, THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE MATTER AND DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSE TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. THIS RESPONSE MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, FURTHER BOARD REVIEW OR INVOKING THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR SPECIFIC TRANSACTIONS: IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION AND A COVERED PERSON WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION, THE CORPORATION REFRAINS FROM THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES APPLY: - A COVERED PERSON WHO HAS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION OF THE CORPORATION WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY WAY OR BE PRESENT DURING THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING OF THE CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ACTION OR TRANSACTION. THE COVERED PERSON MAY, UPON REQUEST, BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE MATERIAL FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION PRIOR TO ANY DELIBERATION ON THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION; HOWEVER, A COVERED PERSON IS PROHIBITED FROM IMPROPERLY INFLUENCING THE DELIBERATION OR VOTING ON THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION GIVING RISE TO THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. -THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY APPROVE THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION UPON FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION. THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS CONSIDER WHETHER THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION ARE FAIR, REASONABLE AND IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST. WITH RESPECT TO ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION IN WHICH A RELATED PARTY HAS A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST, THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS, PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO THE TRANSACTION, CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS TO THE EXTENT AVAILABLE. - APPROVAL BY THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ARE BY VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS IN ATTENDANCE AT A MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM OF THE BOARD IS PRESENT. VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: IF THE BOARD HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT A COVERED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT INFORMS THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE COVERED PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE COVERED PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS VOIDABLE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST. HOWEVER CURRENT TAX LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE THESE DOCUMENTS BE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,155,540. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,155,540.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ARES FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP ACCELERATE ECONOMIC EQUITY AND EQUALITY BY SUPPORTING NONPROFITS AND INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE CAREER PREPARATION AND RESKILLING, ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DEEPEN INDIVIDUALS' UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL FINANCE.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	4
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	4
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	50
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	10,696,130	13,896,517
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	7,463	-256
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	10,703,593	13,896,261
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	12,092,316	11,230,511
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	0	0
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,528,453	2,055,575
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	13,620,769	13,286,086
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-2,917,176	610,175
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,316,227	1,420,029
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	5,486,858	2,980,485
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	-2,170,631	-1,560,456

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,308,679 including grants of $ 3,000,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES ENABLES PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE ARES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ACCELERATE EQUALITY OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY THROUGH GRANTS THAT PROVIDE CAREER PREPARATION AND RESKILLING, ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND SUPPORT CLIMATE-RESILIENT JOBS. OUR STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING HELPS ADDRESS CRITICAL SOCIETAL ISSUES TO MAKE A MEASURABLE, MEANINGFUL, AND SUSTAINED DIFFERENCE. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOME OF THE WORLD'S LEADING NONPROFITS STRIVE TO HELP CLOSE THE WIDENING WEALTH GAP A DISPARITY THAT OFTEN THREATENS BASIC HUMAN DIGNITY AND SURVIVAL. OUR 2024 GRANT-MAKING PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND INITIATIVES: ALT FINANCE CORPORATION. INVESTING IN BLACK FUTURES. THIS INITIATIVE 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 INITIATIVE HAS THREE PRIMARY COMPONENTS: (1) A MENTORED FOLLOWSHIP PROGRAM; (2) A TAILORED VIRTUAL INSTITUTE, AND (3) A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. DURING 2024, A TOTAL OF 133 COLLEGE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS U.S. BASED PROGRAM

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,832,014 including grants of $ 4,381,218 ) (Revenue $ )
	.JOBS FOR THE FUTURE (JFF). THIS INITIATIVE 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. THIS INITIATIVE IS ON TRACK TO FACILITATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR 25,000 INDIVIDUALS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,323,573 including grants of $ 1,200,092 ) (Revenue $ )
	WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE (WRI): THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO HELP BUILD THE RESILIENCE OF INDIA'S MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES 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.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 2,921,785 including grants of $ 2,649,202 ) (Revenue $ )
	OTHER GRANTS

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 2,921,785 including grants of $ 2,649,202 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses12,386,051

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) MICHAEL AROUGHETI...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) GREGORY MARGOLIES...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) MICHAEL D WEINER...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) CAROLINE BLAKELY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(5) MICHELLE ARMSTRONG...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 .................		X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	0	0	0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	13,896,517

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	125,787

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		13,896,517

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2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			130			130
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	125,438
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	125,787	37
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	-349	-37
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-386			-386
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

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11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			13,896,261	0	0	-256

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	10,334,408	10,334,408
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	896,103	896,103
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	2,531		2,531
c	Accounting ...........	29,529		29,529
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,155,540	1,155,540
12	Advertising and promotion ....	409,470		409,470
13	Office expenses .......	25		25
14	Information technology ......	28,845		28,845
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	291,645		291,645
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	57,590		57,590
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	INST. MEMBERSHIPS	80,000		80,000
b	LICENSES & REGISTRATION	400		400
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	13,286,086	12,386,051	900,035	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........		3,209,746	1	1,294,839
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		38,000	2	77,500
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......		51,814	3	39,725
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4	7,965
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......		16,667	9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...		3,316,227	16	1,420,029

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,242,132	17	330,623
18	Grants payable ...	4,069,941	18	2,649,862
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	174,785	25	0
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	5,486,858	26	2,980,485

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	-2,170,631	27	-1,560,456
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	-2,170,631	32	-1,560,456
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	3,316,227	33	1,420,029

1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No