Grants paid in 2025
27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Ai innovation support | $31K |
| Mayo ClinicRochester, MN | Alton fund for cancer research | $20K |
| Alumnae Association of Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA | Program support | $15K |
| Allina Health FoundationMinneapolis, MN | Program support | $10K |
| Great River Children's MuseumSt Cloud, MN | Program support | $10K |
| Mitchell Hamline School of LawSt Paul, MN | Educational program support | $10K |
| The Nature ConservancyMinneapolis, MN | Program support | $10K |
| Alzheimer Disease ResearchClarksburg, MD | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic FloridaWeston, FL | Program support | $5,000 |
| LA Pointe Community ClinicLA Pointe, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Day AcademyPalm Beach, FL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ducks UnlimitedStillwater, MN | Program support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Conservation VolunteerCongers, NY | Program support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Land TrustSt Paul, MN | Program support | $2,000 |
| Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire DepartmentGrand Marais, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus CollegeSt Peter, MN | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach and Comm PartnersPlymouth, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville UniversityNorth Jacksonville, FL | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| LA Pointe Volunteer Fire DepartmentLA Pointe, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Conservation DistrictMound, MN | Support for "save the lake" | $1,000 |
| Madeline Island Public LibraryLA Pointe, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the ArtsWayzata, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Orono Alliance for EducationLong Lake, MN | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA | Program support - purple ride | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| The Lift GarageMinneapolis, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
By state: Minnesota 15 · Massachusetts 1 · Florida 3 · Wisconsin 3 · Maryland 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Alton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, administered in care of Patricia D Alton, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Alton 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 Alton Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 27 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Alton Foundation give?
Minnesota (15 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Florida (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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