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Horatio Alger Endowment Fund

Alexandria, Virginia  ·  EIN 272480291  ·  Private foundation

Horatio Alger Endowment Fund is a Virginia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.8M in annual giving against $274.5M in assets. This page documents the 6 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Horatio Alger Endowment Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$274.5M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Horatio Alger Endowment Fund funds

Horatio Alger Endowment Fund's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Horatio Alger Endowment Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc
TRANSFERS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$12.7M2023
Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc
TRANSFERS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$11.8M2024
Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc
TRANSFERS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$8.5M2019
Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc
TRANSFERS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$7.8M2020
Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc
TRANSFERS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$5.4M2018
Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc
TRANSFERS TO SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION
Alexandria, VA$3.8M2022

Horatio Alger Endowment Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.4M
2019$8.5M
2020$7.8M
2022$3.8M
2023$12.7M
2024$11.8M

How to apply for funding from Horatio Alger Endowment Fund

Horatio Alger Endowment Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at horatioalger.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Horatio Alger Endowment Fund

Does Horatio Alger Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
Horatio Alger Endowment Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Horatio Alger Endowment Fund fund?
Horatio Alger Endowment Fund's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc, Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc, Horatio Alger Assn of Distinguished Americans Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Horatio Alger Endowment Fund give in grants?
Horatio Alger Endowment Fund reported $7.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.9M over 6 grants.
Where is Horatio Alger Endowment Fund located?
Horatio Alger Endowment Fund is based in Alexandria, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272480291.
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About this profile. This page is built from Horatio Alger Endowment Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Horatio Alger Endowment Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.