Alton Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Cloud, Minnesota · EIN 41-1917226 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$145K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Ai innovation support | $31,400 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Alton fund for cancer research | $20,000 |
| Alumnae Association of Smith College | Northampton, MA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Great River Children's Museum | St Cloud, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Mitchell Hamline School of Law | St Paul, MN | Educational program support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Florida | Weston, FL | Program support | $5,000 |
| LA Pointe Community Clinic | LA Pointe, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Day Academy | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Stillwater, MN | Program support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Conservation Volunteer | Congers, NY | Program support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Land Trust | St Paul, MN | Program support | $2,000 |
| Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department | Grand Marais, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | Saint Peter, MN | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Outreach and Comm Partners | Plymouth, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville University | North Jacksonville, FL | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| LA Pointe Volunteer Fire Department | LA Pointe, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Conservation District | Mound, MN | Support for "save the lake" | $1,000 |
| Madeline Island Public Library | LA Pointe, WI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Minnetonka Center for the Arts | Wayzata, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
| Orono Alliance for Education | Long Lake, MN | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Program support - purple ride | $1,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | Educational program support | $1,000 |
| The Lift Garage | Minneapolis, MN | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,400 | 27 |
| 2024 | $144,900 | 29 |
| 2023 | $154,800 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610849349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1917226
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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