The Alden Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3594676 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DENISE DESHANE |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 LINCOLN PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10023 |
| Phone | 2126882808 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATIONS AND PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO DIRECTORS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self Realization Fellowship | New York, NY | General | $18,950 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | New York, NY | Education/Scholarship | $16,094 |
| Freed & Kwon Humanitarian Medical Fund | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Upper West Side Cinema Center | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Various Others at 500 and Below | Various, NY | General | $1,905 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | East Hampton, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | General | $770 |
| Lusgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research | Uniondale, NY | General | $529 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,748 | 9 |
| 2023 | $38,178 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102056
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3594676
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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