Private foundation · EIN 87-2257870 · Dover, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Alora 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: 14 grants paid, $541K total, median $5,010.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$541K
Median grant
$5,010
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXCenter for lobular breast cancer$200K
Fidelity CharitableCincinnati, OHCharitable giving$185K
Lobular Breast Cancer AllianceWhite Horse Beach, MALobular breast cancer advocacy and research$100K
Pledgeling FoundationSan Francisco, CALeukemia & lymphoma society, greater los angeles region$21K
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NYCancer research$11K
Trustees of Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MAUniversity programs$10K
Montefiore Medical CenterBronx, NYChildrens hospital$5,020
Netherland American FoundationNew York, NYCancer research$5,000
Old Lahaina Luau Star Noodle Leoda's Employee FundLahaina, HIDisaster relief - wildfires$2,020
Her Future CoalitionSt Augustine, FLHuman trafficking advocacy$515
Telluride AdaptiveTelluride, COEducational and recreational programs$515
Fellowship Bible ChurchBrentwood, TNMission trip$500
Breakthrough T1d (fka Jdrf International)New York, NYDiabetes research$260
US SailingBristol, RISailing programs$150

By state: Texas 1 · Ohio 1 · Massachusetts 2 · New York 4 · California 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

The Alora Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dover, Delaware, administered in care of Jeffrey Butler, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 The Alora 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 The Alora Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $541K across 14 grants, a median of $5,010.

Where does The Alora Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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