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The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation

Larkspur, California  ·  EIN 821980761  ·  Private foundation

The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation is a private foundation based in Larkspur, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $832K in grants paid and $19.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 270 individual grants from this funder — $10.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$832K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.9M
Total assets
270
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation funds

The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, youth development.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, older adults, veterans, youth pop.

childrenfoster youtholder adultsveteransyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tacc-eb
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Danville, CA$1.0M2022
The Ahlsten Foundation Scholarship
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Larkspur, CA$788K2022
Global Strategies
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Albany, CA$500K2024
Tacc-eb
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Danville, CA$500K2023
Global Strategies
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Albany, CA$400K2022
The Ahlsten Foundation Scholarship
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Larkspur, CA$287K2024
The Ahlsten Foundation Scholarship
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Larkspur, CA$251K2023
Global Strategies
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Albany, CA$200K2023
Global Strategies
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Albany, CA$200K2019
Global Strategies
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Albany, CA$200K2020
Path Ministries International
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Bend, OR$185K2024
Feeding Nations Through Education
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Chico, CA$150K2024
First Place for Youth
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Oakland, CA$150K2024
St Jude Children's Research Hospita
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Memphis, TN$150K2022
Feeding Nations Through Education
To provide charitable assistance in the community.
Chico, CA$136K2023

The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$143K
2019$586K
2020$832K
2022$3.6M
2023$2.5M
2024$3.1M

How to apply for funding from The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation

The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation

Does The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation accept grant applications?
The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation'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 The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation fund?
The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Tacc-eb, The Ahlsten Foundation Scholarship, Global Strategies. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation give in grants?
The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation reported $832K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 270 grants.
Where is The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation located?
The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation is based in Larkspur, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 821980761.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation'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 The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.