Alumbra Innovations Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alumbra Innovations Foundation is a private foundation in Bentonville, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.5 million in 137 grants; the typical grant was $69,787 and the largest $5.5 million. 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$28.5 million
- Number of grants137
- Typical grant$69,787
- Largest grant$5.5 million
- Assets$130 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27.0 million the year before.
42% 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 | $27.0 million | 115 | $138 million |
| 2024 | $28.5 million | 137 | $130 million |
How to apply
Alumbra Innovations 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 Alumbra Innovations Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to California. It also paid $4.4 million in 29 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $15.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1.5 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Oregon | 12 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 1 | $961,275 |
| Virginia | 4 | $778,209 |
| Wyoming | 13 | $760,938 |
| Montana | 3 | $760,300 |
| Illinois | 6 | $552,100 |
| New York | 3 | $287,050 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Community Foundation | to support the La Paz Special Projects Fund | $5.5 million |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | to support The Nat Campaign | $4.0 million |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | to support the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy | $1.2 million |
| Andale La Paz AC | To support general operations | $1.1 million |
| International Community Foundation | to support grantmaking in Baja California Sur | $1.1 million |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust | to support grantmaking for international nonprofits | $961,275 |
| Ecology Project International | To support youth and teacher programs in Mexico | $729,500 |
| Hopewell Fund | to support Civic Education | $700,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | to catalyze a network model that scales place-based learning approaches to result in ocean and land and water careers, and active citizenship | $625,000 |
| US Water Partnership | To support the Hydrogeological and Ecological Study for Los Planes Watershed | $528,152 |
| Blue Forest Finance Inc | to support the Blue Forest Upper Colorado egon | $500,000 |
| Justice Outside | Leadership capacity building to increase place-base teaching and learning and youth access to the outdoors | $500,000 |
| Sociedad de Historia Natural Niparaja | To support the Integrated management of Baja California Sur biocultural landscape from the sierra to the sea | $402,920 |
| Sustainable Northwest | to support a sustainable financial and economic paradigm for forest health | $399,838 |
| International Community Foundation | for the La Paz Special Projects Fund at International Community Foundation. | $375,395 |
| LegacyWorks Group | to provide program support for Mexico-based activities | $350,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | To support general operations | $300,000 |
| Pronatura Noroeste AC | To support the consolidation of PNOs ongoing coastal and marine interventions in Baja California Sur | $300,000 |
| Efecto Arena AC | To educate youth in coral conservation, restore coral populations, and increase Efecto Arena's financial sustainability | $265,011 |
| Hole Food Rescue Corp | to support the Forever Home Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest | to support access to reproductive care | $250,000 |
| SmartFish Rescate de Valor AC | to expand the seafood rescue value model in Baja California Sur | $250,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | to support staff retention at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center and the campaign for Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center and the International Community Foundation | $237,450 |
| Gray Family Foundation | to support the Youth Leadership Initiative | $229,600 |
| Oregon State University | To expand and strengthen partnerships on Oregon's south coast to build engagement and career-connected learning opportunities for students through marine and coastal environmental education | $215,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | to expand the Ocean Discovery Institute model to Hoover High School, integrate curriculum that supports the development of a math identity throughout programs, create workforce development support systems, and engage with the PBT&L international network | $210,000 |
| Abrapalabra AC | to implement a comprehensive afterschool training program targeted to preschool and elementary students form public schools that considers students' daily contexts and concerns, encourages positive change, and fosters a growth mindset to effectively tackle their challenges | $200,020 |
| Chicago Learning Exchange | to support collective impact for Place Based Teaching & Learning in Chicago | $200,000 |
| Meridian Institute | To build local and regional capacity and resources to address the outcomes of climate shifts | $200,000 |
| Resilient Cities Catalyst Inc | to support Oceanside Renewal & Scaling | $200,000 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | to support general operations | $200,000 |
| Urbanera | To improve ecosystem Services to Urban La Paz | $196,150 |
| Forest Trends Association | To support Green Financing: first steps toward establishing a priority-setting system for natural infrastructure projects in BCS | $175,000 |
| Centro de Negocios Sustentables AC | to enhance and reinforce the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in the turquoise economy sector of Baja California Sur, with a focus on increasing women's participation | $150,000 |
| Nos Noroeste Sustentable AC | To Support flourishing and resilient communities | $150,000 |
| Red de Observadores Ciudadanos AC | to strengthen marine surveillance in the area between Boca del Alamo and Agua Verde, Baja California Sur | $150,000 |
| San Diego History Center | to support Geography of Hope | $150,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation | to support the Binational Resilience Initiative | $150,000 |
| The Telos Group | to support Peacemaking in US and Abroad | $150,000 |
| Holy Land Christians Society Inc | to support Tent of Nations | $140,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christy R Walton
- Ann Ladon
- Diana Welch
- Leticia Liera
- Chrissy Sollenberger
- Luke Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does Alumbra Innovations Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alumbra Innovations Foundation give?
$28.5 million in tax year 2024, across 137 grants, with a typical grant of $69,787.
Who runs Alumbra Innovations Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christy R Walton (Director), Ann Ladon (Director, President), Diana Welch (Director, Secretary) and Leticia Liera (Foundation Manager) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Alumbra Innovations Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, community development and education.