Private foundation · EIN 74-2364289 · Chicago, Illinois

Alsam 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: 20 grants paid, $49M total, median $750K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$49M
Median grant
$750K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$50M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Skaggs Catholic Center LLCDraper, UTPerforming arts center and$17M
The Scripps Research InsituteLA Jolla, CACalibr-bridging the$10M
Judge Memorial Catholic High SchoolSalt Lake City, UTCapital campaign for new$7.5M
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTEndowment and capital$4.8M
Friends of Zoo BoiseBoise, IDVeterinary hospital$2.0M
Idaho State University FoundationPocatello, IDSkaggs scholarship program$1.5M
Madeleine Choir SchoolSalt Lake City, UTField house and early$1.0M
The Living PlanetDraper, UTCapital campaign of science$893K
Saint Vincent de Paul SchoolSalt Lake City, UTTech infrastructure, hvac$856K
Southern Utah UniversityCedar City, UTStem laboratory$750K
University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSkaggs scholarship program$750K
Saint Andrew Catholic SchoolRiverton, UTCarbon monoxide detection$517K
Saint Francis Xavier SchoolKearns, UTGeneral support$490K
Saint Olaf SchoolBountiful, UTSafety, security, digital$429K
Wasatch Mountain InstitutePark City, UTGeneral support$300K
Saint Joseph Catholic High SchoolOgden, UTPurchase vehicle$255K
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolSalt Lake City, UTSafety equipment/ door$233K
Kearns-Saint Ann SchoolSalt Lake City, UTHvac system$109K
Cathedral of the MadeleineSalt Lake City, UTAnnual bishop dinner$50K
Guadalupe Center Educational Programs IncSalt Lake City, UTEarly learning center$25K

By state: Utah 16 · California 1 · Idaho 2 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Alsam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of The Northern Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Alsam 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 Alsam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $49M across 20 grants, a median of $750K.

Where does Alsam Foundation give?

Utah (16 grants), California (1 grants), Idaho (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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