The Alben Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 83-3577266 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$890K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ai Forum | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $51,500 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Continue foundation's mission | $10,000 |
| The Sun Valley Writers Conference | Ketchum, ID | Continue foundation's mission | $6,200 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Continue foundation's mission | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | Continue foundation's mission | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Spokane, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $4,000 |
| Pawsitive Alliance | Bellevue, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $3,650 |
| Gage Academy of the Arts | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $2,936 |
| Hillel at UCLA | Los Angeles, CA | Continue foundation's mission | $2,400 |
| Fred Hutch | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $1,900 |
| Street Youth Ministries | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $1,500 |
| Mohai | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $1,204 |
| Youth Theatre Nw | Mercer Island, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $1,000 |
| Alliance for Gun Responsibility | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $500 |
| Classical King Fm | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $500 |
| Piece by Piece | Los Angeles, CA | Continue foundation's mission | $500 |
| World Justice Project | Washington DC, DC | Continue foundation's mission | $500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Continue foundation's mission | $220 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Continue foundation's mission | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | Continue foundation's mission | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,710 | 20 |
| 2024 | $103,300 | 22 |
| 2023 | $44,455 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641259349103064
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3577266
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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