AI Summary
The Alena Foundation, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization and led by Kristen Lambert, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $267K across 18 grantees, emphasizing a selective, invitation-only approach to funding. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Art Experience Inc
Pontiac, MI
$142.6K
9%
MYMICHIGAN HEALTH
Midland, MI
$101K
6%
YOGA BY DESIGN FOUNDATION
BIRMINGHAM, MI
$77K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT?
No. ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT give?
ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT make each year?
In 2025, ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $267 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT fund recently?
In 2025, ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include The Art Experience Inc, MYMICHIGAN HEALTH, and YOGA BY DESIGN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT?
ALENA FOUNDATION C/O KRISTEN LAMBERT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.