Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,884 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,884
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $245,775 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,775 | 17 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $123,884 | 17 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 8 | $45,950 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,334 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Western Spirit Museum | Charitable | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $10,334 |
| Scottsdale Museum of the West | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St John's NW Military Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Chicago Gateway | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Assoc Phoenix | Charitable | $1,200 |
| American Jewish Committee | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Genesys Works | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists School | Charitable | $250 |
| Booth Museum | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard C Alper
- Karen Sue Coleman
- Deena Estelle Alper
Questions people ask
Does Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation give?
$123,884 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard C Alper (Director), Karen Sue Coleman (Director) and Deena Estelle Alper (Director).
What does Howard and Frankie Alper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.