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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, having distributed a total of $2.2 million across 22 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in engaging with them can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Alpha-1 Foundation is committed to finding a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and to improving the lives of Alphas worldwide.
Total Funding Given
$2.2M
2024
Grantees funded
22
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$87.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
S
Scott Santarella
Board Member
J
Jon Hagstrom
Board Member
K
Kenneth Irvine
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC?
No. ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC give?
ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $87 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, and Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC?
ALPHA-1 FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.