Our mission is to support efforts dedicated to improving lives.
About the Foundation
Founded in 2021 by William and Christine Greene, Aldrich Foundation is a private foundation committed to improving the lives of others through philanthropic giving. Our commitment to bringing about significant impact and enduring change in the areas of medical advancement, veteran initiatives, and educational equity drives our grant-making process.
Our Priorities
Veteran’s & First Responders Initiatives
Medical Research
Educational Equity
Compassion. Commitment. Community.
Aldrich Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations committed to working together to create lasting impact and change.
Our Grantees
Partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) supporting pediatric cancer research.
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Honored to support Wreaths Across America in their mission to remember, honor, and teach by placing wreaths on veterans' graves nationwide.
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Partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to support amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research.
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Proud to support Friends of Firefighters, a nonprofit providing free, confidential mental health counseling to active and retired FDNY firefighters since 2001.
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Honored to support Joint Task Force K9s, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of active-duty military, combat veterans, and law enforcement officers with disabilities through K9 therapy and the placement of specially trained service dogs.
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Proud to partner with Liguori Academy, a Philadelphia-based private high school dedicated to providing individualized learning and boundless opportunities for students.
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Who We Are
William Greene
Founder
Christine Greene
Founder
Christine is a retired high school English teacher who is passionate about working with at-risk students in grades K-12 to provide opportunity, access, and community support to pursue the educational outcomes all children deserve.
Caroline Blake
President
Caroline joined Aldrich Foundation in 2022 as Executive Director. With a 15-year career in financial services and wealth management, Caroline brings a strong business acumen to her role. She leads strategic direction for the foundation, working closely with grantees and the Board of Directors, to ensure alignment between the Foundation’s vision, grantmaking, and impact.