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THE ALFA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.2M in total grants paid to 7 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Rippowam Cisqua School Inc
Bedford, NY
$3.5M
22%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$1.6M
10%
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL INC
Greenwich, CT
$1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$95K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 22 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ALFA FOUNDATION?
No. THE ALFA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ALFA FOUNDATION give?
THE ALFA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and Idaho. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ALFA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ALFA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $95 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ALFA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ALFA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ALFA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ALFA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include The Rippowam Cisqua School Inc, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and BRUNSWICK SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ALFA FOUNDATION?
THE ALFA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.