The Altamira Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestwood, Massachusetts · EIN 20-7190733 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$444K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$20M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar - Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Augustana Fund | Rock Island, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Smart From the Start | Roxbury, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Alabama Holocaust Education Center | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| East Lake Initiative | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation | Del Mar, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hale Education | Westwood, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Louisville Orchestra | Louisville, KY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | Boston, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Robyn Abrams Memorial Scholarship | Westwood, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| LA Mano Amiga - the Invisible Hand Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Westwood Land Trust | Westwood, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | Charitbale | $2,500 |
| Friends of Westwood Public Library | Westwood, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hope for Henry Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Steppingstone | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Westwood Community Chest | Westwood, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | Watertown, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Family Promise Metrowest | Natick, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Westwood Police Relief Association | Weston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wvik (Augustana Public Radio) | Rock Island, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $443,800 | 26 |
| 2023 | $625,500 | 31 |
| 2022 | $939,850 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532329349100418
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7190733
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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