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Algar Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 823859833  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Algar Foundation has awarded $2.8M across 155 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Maine College of Art and Design. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$870K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$12.2M
Assets (FY2020)
155
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Algar Foundation funds

Algar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, higher education, substance use & recovery, youth development.

Food & AgricultureHigher EducationSubstance Use & RecoveryYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Maine College of Art and Design
2024 MECA PLEDGE PAYMENT
Portland, ME$400K2024
Cambridge School of Weston
YEAR TWO OF THREE YEAR PLEDGE TO THE LISA MOULDING LEADERSHIP FUND
Weston, MA$333K2020
Cambridge School of Weston
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Weston, MA$250K2022

How to apply for funding from Algar Foundation

Algar Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Algar Foundation

Does Algar Foundation accept grant applications?
Algar Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Algar Foundation fund?
Algar Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Maine College of Art and Design, Cambridge School of Weston. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Algar Foundation give in grants?
Algar Foundation reported $870K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.8M over 155 grants.
Where is Algar Foundation located?
Algar Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823859833.
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About this profile. This page is built from Algar Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Algar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.