The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation is a private foundation in Larkspur, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$73.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 51 | $65.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 41 | $73.9 million |
How to apply
The Todd and Doris Ahlsten 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 The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $185,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Strategies | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $500,000 |
| The Ahlsten Foundation Scholarship | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $287,006 |
| Path Ministries International | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $185,000 |
| Feeding Nations through Education | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $150,000 |
| First Place for Youth | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $125,000 |
| Legal Assistance for Seniors | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $125,000 |
| Shepherd's Gate | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $110,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $100,000 |
| Children Rising | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $100,000 |
| First Responders Childrens Foundati | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $100,000 |
| Students Rising Above | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $100,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $100,000 |
| Many Hopes | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $100,000 |
| UCSF | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $75,000 |
| Direct Relief | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $75,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $65,000 |
| Opportunity Junction | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $55,000 |
| International Justice Mission | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $50,000 |
| SOAR for Youth | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $45,000 |
| Camp Achieve Ed Fund | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $45,000 |
| Foster the Bay | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $40,000 |
| EastBay Formosan United Methodist C | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $38,500 |
| St Luke Lutheran Church | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $38,500 |
| World Resources Group | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $30,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $30,000 |
| Tiburon Baptist Church | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $30,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran Church | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $27,500 |
| Water Foundation | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $27,500 |
| American Heart Association | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $25,000 |
| Because Justice Matters | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $25,000 |
| Adopt a Family of Marin | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $20,000 |
| Allegro Organizationa Solutions | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $20,000 |
| Serge Global Inc | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $20,000 |
| Marin Foster Care | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $7,500 |
| Camp Okizu | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $5,000 |
| Modern Day Mission | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $5,000 |
| World Vision | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $1,624 |
| Camp Kesem | To provide charitable assistance in the community. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Todd C Ahlsten
- Doris C Ahlsten
- Elizabeth Mahon
- Micheal Kelly
- Jeff Mazzariello
Questions people ask
Does The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Todd C Ahlsten (President & CEO), Doris C Ahlsten (Treasurer), Elizabeth Mahon (Member) and Micheal Kelly (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Todd and Doris Ahlsten Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.