The Alfa Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenwich, Connecticut · EIN 13-7228276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.2M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$51.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $200,000.
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
84% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Bedford, NY | Educational support | $1,250,000 |
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Bedford, NY | Educational purposes | $500,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York, NY | To support institution-wide research intitiatives in periprosthetic joint infection | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | To support food security in lower fairfield county | $200,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Association | Mt Kisco, NY | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Columbia University (Opthalmology Annual Fund Unrestricted) | New York, NY | To support the ophthalmology fund | $150,000 |
| Clubhouse International International Center for Clubhouse Development | New York, NY | Further charitable objective | $100,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | Cos Cob, CT | To support the greenwich hospital annual fund | $100,000 |
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Bedford, NY | Educational purposes | $100,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | Ketchum, ID | To support st. luke's wood river foundation | $100,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Sun Valley Summer Symphony | Sun Valley, ID | To further charitable objective | $100,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | Stamford, CT | To support those who are food insecure | $100,000 |
| The Writing Revolution | New York, NY | Support for all students' abilities to become proficient writers, readers, and critical thinkers | $50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Westchester Hospital Association | Mt Kisco, CA | Operational support | $600,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,200,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $2,625,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $3,000,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7228276
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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