Private foundation · EIN 13-7228276 · Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alfa Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $100K. 15% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$3.2M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in CT
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rippowam Cisqua SchoolBedford, NYEducational support$1.3M
Rippowam Cisqua SchoolBedford, NYEducational purposes$500K
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYTo support institution-wide research intitiatives in periprosthetic joint infection$250K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CATo support food security in lower fairfield county$200K
Northern Westchester Hospital AssociationMount Kisco, NYOperational support$200K
Columbia University (opthalmology Annual Fund Unrestricted)New York, NYTo support the ophthalmology fund$150K
Clubhouse International International Center for Clubhouse DevelopmentNew York, NYFurther charitable objective$100K
Greenwich HospitalCos Cob, CTTo support the greenwich hospital annual fund$100K
Rippowam Cisqua SchoolBedford, NYEducational purposes$100K
St Luke's Wood River FoundationKetchum, IDTo support st. luke's wood river foundation$100K
Sun Valley Music Festival Sun Valley Summer SymphonySun Valley, IDTo further charitable objective$100K
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTTo support those who are food insecure$100K
The Writing RevolutionNew York, NYSupport for all students' abilities to become proficient writers, readers, and critical thinkers$50K

By state: New York 8 · Connecticut 2 · California 1 · Idaho 2

About this foundation

Alfa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Turnbull & Asser, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Alfa Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Alfa Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.2M across 13 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Alfa Foundation give?

New York (8 grants), Connecticut (2 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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