Private foundation · EIN 27-1059467 · Royal Oak, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alena 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: 11 grants paid, $267K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$267K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Family Outreach Center Dr Veneese ChandlerGrand Rapids, MI2 master social workers public scl$200K
Avalon Healing CenterDetroit, MICreative healing arts program$23K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MICounseling of victims$11K
Capuchin Soup Kitchen C/O Dr Gary WegnerDetroit, MIFood$10K
Oxfordorion Fish Food PantryOxford, MIFood$5,000
Building Beds 4 Kids C/O Same MisuracaOak Park, MIBuild & distribute beds$5,000
Comm Fd of Great Rochester C/O Fueling Kids' Future One Meal at a Time - OxRochester, MIFood$5,000
Oxford Open HandedOxford, MISupport general fund$2,000
Farwell Area School DistrictFarwell, MILiteracy/math program$2,000
Harrison Community Schools C/O Chad Hathcock Bus ManagerHarrison, MILiteracy/math program$2,000
Pere Marquette District LibraryClare, MITechnology services$2,000

About this foundation

Alena Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Royal Oak, Michigan, administered in care of Jennifer E Roop, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Alena 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 Alena Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $267K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Alena Foundation give?

Michigan (11 grants), per its latest filing.

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