Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $646,000 the year before.
45% 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 | $646,000 | 19 | $22.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 29 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
Harold McAlister Charitable 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 Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.2 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Humane | Charitable-unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Casa del Herrero | Charitable-unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara | Charitable-unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Charitable-unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Cottage Health | Charitable-unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St John's Cancer Institute | Charitable-unrestricted | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | Charitable-unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Beverly Hills Education Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $35,000 |
| San Fernando Valley FC | Charitable-unrestricted | $35,000 |
| The Colleagues | Charitable-unrestricted | $30,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| California Missions Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Moxi | Charitable-unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Lobero Theatre Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara | Charitable-unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Central Coast Ocean Adventures Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | Charitable-unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Charitable-unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Food From the Heart | Charitable-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara High School Computer Science Academy Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westside German Shepherd Rescue | Charitable-unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gamers Outreach | Charitable-unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Friends of Robinson Gardens | Charitable-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Charitable-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Snip Foundation | Charitable-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Garden Club of Santa Barbara | Charitable-unrestricted | $5,000 |
| El Montecito Presbyterian Church | Charitable-unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Patrick McAlister
- Lauren McAlister
- Mari McAlister
- Megan McAlister
- Michael McAlister
- Sean McAlister
- Christian J Vanderwall
Questions people ask
Does Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Patrick McAlister (President/Trustee), Lauren McAlister (Trustee), Mari McAlister (Trustee) and Megan McAlister (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and environment and conservation.