Alena Foundation
Invitation OnlyRoyal Oak, Michigan · EIN 27-1059467 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$267K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Outreach Center Dr Veneese Chandler | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 master social workers public scl | $200,000 |
| Avalon Healing Center | Detroit, MI | Creative healing arts program | $23,000 |
| Vista Maria | Dearborn Heights, MI | Counseling of victims | $11,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Food | $10,000 |
| Oxfordorion Fish Food Pantry | Oxford, MI | Food | $5,000 |
| Building Beds 4 Kids | Oak Park, MI | Build & distribute beds | $5,000 |
| Comm Fd of Great Rochester | Rochester, MI | Food | $5,000 |
| Oxford Open Handed | Oxford, MI | Support general fund | $2,000 |
| Farwell Area School District | Farwell, MI | Literacy/Math program | $2,000 |
| Harrison Community Schools | Harrison, MI | Literacy/Math program | $2,000 |
| Pere Marquette District Library | Clare, MI | Technology services | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $267,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $123,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640719349100509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1059467
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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