Altman Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 131623879 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Altman Foundation has awarded $50.3M across 833 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to New York Community Trust. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Altman Foundation funds
Altman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust TO HELP SUPPORT THE GRANTMAKING COMPONENT OF THE NYC COVID-19 RESPONSE & IMPACT FUND | New York, NY | $500K | 2020 |
| Expanded Schools FOR THE HIGH-IMPACT TUTORING INITIATIVE | New York, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| The New York Community Trust TO SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THROUGH THE FUND FOR THE NEWEST NEW YORKERS, A COLLABORATIVE FUND | New York, NY | $250K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Altman Foundation
From Altman Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at altmanfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Altman Foundation
- Does Altman Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Altman Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Altman Foundation fund?
- Altman Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include New York Community Trust, Expanded Schools, The New York Community Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Altman Foundation give in grants?
- Altman Foundation reported $12.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $50.3M over 833 grants.
- Where is Altman Foundation located?
- Altman Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131623879.
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