Alison Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 20-0226054 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$42M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $19,550 and $200,000.
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
77% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College | Annapolis, MD | To support the curriculum based on t | $845,045 |
| Agassiz Village | Norwood, MA | To create an expereince to help teen | $260,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | To provide education to students | $200,000 |
| Roper St Francis Foundation | Ladson, SC | Healing all people with compassion | $200,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Fdn | Cleveland, OH | Transform the future of healthcare | $200,000 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, SC | To promote the enjoyment of music | $60,000 |
| George Eastman Museum | Rochester, NY | Provide means for scholarly research | $19,550 |
| Chamber Music Charleston | Charleston, SC | Enhance quality of life through arts | $7,000 |
| Touchstone Discussion Project | Stevensville, MD | To enhance lives through education | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,792,095 | 9 |
| 2024 | $1,777,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,323,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611399349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0226054
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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