Private foundation · EIN 33-0884226 · Huntingtn Bch, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alakor Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $128K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$128K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Annes Catholic ChurchSeal Beach, CATo model the love of christ by helping the disadvantaged, the undeserved, and those experiencing difficult life circumstances.$67K
Hard Knox RescueSanta Ana, CAAnimal rescue$25K
Crosspoint ChurchHuntington Beach, CAReligious$7,000
Friends of Seal BeachSeal Beach, CAConservation$5,000
Precious LifeLos Alamitos, CAHumanitarian$5,000
Prince of Peace AbbeyOceanside, CAReligious$5,000
Spirit of HopeHuntington Beach, CAHumanitarian$5,000
Knights of ColumbusNew Haven, CTReligious$3,750
RcboGarden Grove, CATo philanthropically carry out christs work by sustaining and enhancing all aspects of catholic life in the orange county community.$2,500
Soroptomist InternationalHuntington Beach, CAHumanitarian$1,756
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CAReligious$1,000
Sacred Heart CatholicCovina, CAReligious$250

By state: California 11 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Alakor Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Huntingtn Bch, California, administered in care of Kevin Smith, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Alakor Charitable 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 Alakor Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $128K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Alakor Charitable Foundation give?

California (11 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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