The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethany, Connecticut · EIN 23-7104223 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$274M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $27,500.
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
75% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Le Korsa Inc | Bethany, CT | General donation | $2,606,549 |
| Publicolor | New York, NY | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| The Classical Theatre of Harlem | New York, NY | General donation | $50,000 |
| The Glucksman | Cork, IR | General donationgeneralgeneral donation | $50,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Windsor, CT | General donation for $40,000; glass art supplies for $5,000; glass art teacher for $5,000general donationgeneal donationgeneral donation | $27,500 |
| Bellevue Literary Press | New York, NY | General donation | $21,670 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | Hartford, CT | General donation | $5,000 |
| Emerge 125 | New York, NY | General donation | $5,000 |
| Outward Bound USA | Lagrangeville, NY | General donation | $5,000 |
| Wshusacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | General donation | $5,000 |
| Rehearsal for Life | Jamaica Plain, MA | General donation | $2,160 |
| Pen America | New York, NY | General donation | $1,039 |
| Cape Cod Modern House Trust | South Wellfleet, MA | General donation | $1,030 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | General donation | $1,000 |
| Black Mountain College | Ashville, NC | General donationgeneral donation | $1,000 |
| Seeit Working Trust | London, UK | General donation | $640 |
| Literary Agents for Change | New York, NY | General donation | $590 |
| Young Epilepsy | Lingfield, UK | General donation | $251 |
| Wikipedia | San Francisco, CA | General donation | $10 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,833,439 | 19 |
| 2023 | $2,245,805 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513199349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7104223
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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