Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 81-1804785 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$124K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.5M
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 2024 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
52% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rocherster, MN | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Western Spirit Museum | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,334 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St John's Nw Military Academy | Delafield, WI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Glendale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chicago Gateway | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Assoc Phoenix | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American Jewish Committee | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Genesys Works | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists School | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $250 |
| Booth Museum | Cartersville, GA | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,884 | 17 |
| 2023 | $245,775 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349101777
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1804785
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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