Grants paid in 2024
26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar - Georgetown University HospitalWashington, DC | Charitable | $75K |
| Augustana FundRock Island, IL | Charitable | $50K |
| Smart From the StartRoxbury, MA | Charitable | $50K |
| The Alabama Holocaust Education CenterBirmingham, AL | Charitable | $50K |
| East Lake InitiativeBirmingham, AL | Charitable | $50K |
| The Legacy FoundationDel Mar, CA | Charitable | $50K |
| Hale EducationWestwood, MA | Charitable | $25K |
| Louisville OrchestraLouisville, KY | Charitable | $25K |
| Mass General HospitalBoston, MA | Charitable | $15K |
| Robyn Abrams Memorial ScholarshipWestwood, MA | Charitable | $15K |
| LA Mano Amiga - the Invisible Hand FoundationBethesda, MD | Charitable | $10K |
| Westwood Land TrustWestwood, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the SmithsonianWashington, DC | Charitbale | $2,500 |
| Friends of Westwood Public LibraryWestwood, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hope for Henry FoundationWashington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| SteppingstoneBoston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thrive ScholarsLos Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| WburBoston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Westwood Community ChestWestwood, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Fine ArtsBoston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kennedy CenterWashington, DC | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| ALS Therapy Development InstituteWatertown, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Promise MetrowestNatick, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Westwood Police Relief AssociationWeston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wvik (augustana Public Radio)Rock Island, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 14 · Alabama 2 · District of Columbia 4 · California 2 · Illinois 2 · Kentucky 1
About this foundation
Altamira Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westwood, Massachusetts, administered in care of Kenneth L Abrams, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Altamira Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2024 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 Altamira Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $444K across 26 grants, a median of $2,250.
Where does Altamira Foundation give?
Massachusetts (14 grants), Alabama (2 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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