Private foundation · EIN 82-3729527 · Needham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alvarium 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: 9 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$1.3M
Median grant
$100K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Father Bill's & Mainspring IncBrockton, MACharitable$600K
Massachusetts Audubon Society IncLincoln, MACharitable$150K
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MACharitable$100K
Project PlaceBoston, MACharitable$100K
RocaBoston, MACharitable$100K
UtecLowell, MACharitable$88K
Schools on Wheels of Massachusetts IncEast Bridgewater, MACharitable$75K
YMCA SouthcoastNew Bedford, MACharitable$50K
The Boston FoundationBoston, MACharitable$6,025

About this foundation

Alvarium Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Alvarium 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 Alvarium Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 9 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Alvarium Foundation give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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