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The Alfa Foundation

Greenwich, Connecticut  ·  EIN 137228276  ·  Private foundation

The Alfa Foundation is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.9M in annual giving against $25.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 63 grants for The Alfa Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$1.9M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$25.7M
Assets (FY2020)
63
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Alfa Foundation funds

The Alfa Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care.

EducationFood & AgricultureHealth Care

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
Rippowam Cisqua School
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Bedford, NY$1.2M2023
Rippowam Cisqua School
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Bedford, NY$1.2M2024
Columbia University
SUPPORT FOR CENTER FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH.
New York, NY$1.0M2017

How to apply for funding from The Alfa Foundation

The Alfa 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 The Alfa Foundation

Does The Alfa Foundation accept grant applications?
The Alfa 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 The Alfa Foundation fund?
The Alfa Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Rippowam Cisqua School, Columbia University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Alfa Foundation give in grants?
The Alfa Foundation reported $1.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.5M over 63 grants.
Where is The Alfa Foundation located?
The Alfa Foundation is based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 137228276.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Alfa 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 The Alfa Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.