Alson Foundation Fka the Neil Barsky and Joan S Davidson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-8113017 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$332K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Museum in Harlem | New York, NY | General | $70,000 |
| The World Around | Brooklyn, NY | General | $45,000 |
| Marshall Project | New York, NY | General | $35,717 |
| Women Donor Network | San Francisco, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project | Tucson, AZ | General | $20,000 |
| Cuny School of Law Foundation | Long Island City, NY | General | $15,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | General | $15,000 |
| Ola of Eastern Long Island | Sagaponack, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Greater NY | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| New Roots Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| NY Historical Society | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Vital City | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General | $10,000 |
| African American Diabetes Association | Beltsville, MD | General | $5,000 |
| NY Health Foundation | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Storm King Art Center | New Windsor, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Washington, DC | General | $2,500 |
| Aleph Alliance for Jewish Renewal | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Artyard | Frenchtown, NJ | General | $1,500 |
| Parrish Art Museum | Water Mill, NY | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,917 | 22 |
| 2024 | $155,342 | 16 |
| 2023 | $146,735 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601469349101010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8113017
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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