MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
46-4129263
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The McDermott Family Foundation, operating as the Altira Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, extending invitations for proposals rather than accepting unsolicited submissions. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $140.5K across 38 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY
CENTENNIAL, CO
$200.3K
23%

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
REDWOOD CITY, CA
$141K
16%
RAFT(RESOURCE AREA FOR TEACHING)COLORADO
DENVER, CO
$132.4K
15%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION?
No. MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION give?
MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Maine. 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 MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $141 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and RAFT(RESOURCE AREA FOR TEACHING)COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION?
MCDERMOTT FAMILY FOUNDATION DBA ALTIRA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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