ALTON FOUNDATION

St. CLOUD, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-1917226
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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St. CLOUD, MN, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
41-1917226
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The ALTON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and provides funding through invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2024, the foundation paid a total of $144.9K across 44 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$144.9K

2024
Grantees funded
44
Multi-year grantees
73%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

29

Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Dennis G Leisten
Board Member
M
Michelle Alton Bonomo
Board Member
J
Jeanine P Alton-Ryan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALTON FOUNDATION?
No. ALTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALTON FOUNDATION give?
ALTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts. 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 ALTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALTON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ALTON FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $145 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ALTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include MAYO CLINIC, ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALTON FOUNDATION?
ALTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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