Alderman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alderman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salisbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,380 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $75 and the largest $500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2,380
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$75
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$48,393
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $45,522 |
| 2024 | $650 | 5 | $47,504 |
| 2025 | $2,380 | 19 | $48,393 |
How to apply
Alderman 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $1,255 |
| New York | 9 | $1,075 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wnyc Radio | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Connecticut Public | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Scoville Library | Unrestricted contribution | $300 |
| Irc | Unrestricted contribution | $150 |
| Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| Soar | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
| Sharon Democratic Town Committee | Unrestricted contribution | $80 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted contribution | $75 |
| Friends of Chris Murphy | Unrestricted contributionunrestricted contribution | $75 |
| Lakeville Community Conservancy | Unrestricted contribution | $75 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Unrestricted contribution | $75 |
| Amref | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
| Crown Food Pantry | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
| Edf Action Fund | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
| Lakeville Hose Company | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
| Salisbury Association | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
| UNICEF | Unrestricted contribution | $50 |
| Yale Alumni Magazine | Unrestricted contribution | $25 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Unrestricted contribution | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael H Alderman MD
- Betsy F Alderman
- Peter B Alderman
- John F Alderman
Questions people ask
Does Alderman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alderman Family Foundation give?
$2,380 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $75.
Who runs Alderman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael H Alderman MD (Director/President), Betsy F Alderman (Director/Treasurer), Peter B Alderman (Director/Vice President) and John F Alderman (Director/Vice President).