ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-8113017
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The ALSON FOUNDATION, formerly known as the Neil Barsky and Joan S. Davidson Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $155.3K across 69 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MARSHALL PROJECT INC
$1.1M
22%
THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM
$560K
11%
AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM
$130K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION?
No. ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION give?
ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $155 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MARSHALL PROJECT INC, THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM, and AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION?
ALSON FOUNDATION FKA THE NEIL BARSKY AND JOAN S DAVIDSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.