Alfa Foundation

EIN 72-1373145 Β· AL Β· NTEE T22

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in AL, MN, GA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Alfa Foundation based in AL paid 93 grants totaling $1.7M to 82 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $944.5K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included ALABAMA FARMERS AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION, KALEIDOSCOPE, and RIVER REGION UNITED WAY. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$30,742,304
Giving (latest yr)
$1,711,191
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
93
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
82
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation$944,500
  • Kaleidoscope$118,241
  • River Region United Way$75,000
  • Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc$75,000
  • Auburn University Foundation$50,000

Where grants went

  • Alabama$1,562,950 Β· 85 grants
  • Minnesota$118,241 Β· 2 grants
  • Georgia$20,500 Β· 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$7,500 Β· 2 grants
  • North Carolina$1,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Oklahoma$1,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (93)

Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation
Montgomery, AL
Public Charity
$944,500
Kaleidoscope
Minneapolis, MN
Public Charity
$100,000
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc
Montgomery, AL
Public Charity
$50,000
Hudson-alpha
Huntsville, AL
Public Charity
$50,000
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc
Montgomery, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
Auburn University Foundation
Auburn, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
River Region United Way
Montgomery, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
River Region United Way
Montgomery, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
Auburn University Foundation
Auburn, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
Baron Critical Weather Institute
Huntsville, AL
Public Charity
$25,000
River Region United Way
Montgomery, AL
Public Charity
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Alfa Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Alfa Foundation reported 93 itemized grants totaling $1.7M. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $944.5K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include ALABAMA FARMERS AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION, KALEIDOSCOPE, RIVER REGION UNITED WAY, among 82 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Alfa Foundation is a private foundation based in Alabama, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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