The Alfa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Alfa Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$51.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $3.0 million | 12 | $44.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 12 | $48.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 13 | $51.3 million |
How to apply
The Alfa 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 Alfa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $2.6 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $200,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Educational support | $1.3 million |
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Educational purposes | $500,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To support institution-wide research intitiatives in periprosthetic joint infection | $250,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | To support food security in lower fairfield county | $200,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Association | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Columbia University (Opthalmology Annual Fund Unrestricted) | To support the ophthalmology fund | $150,000 |
| Clubhouse International International Center for Clubhouse Development | Further charitable objective | $100,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | To support the greenwich hospital annual fund | $100,000 |
| Rippowam Cisqua School | Educational purposes | $100,000 |
| St Luke's Wood River Foundation | To support st. Luke's wood river foundation | $100,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Sun Valley Summer Symphony | To further charitable objective | $100,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | To support those who are food insecure | $100,000 |
| The Writing Revolution | Support for all students' abilities to become proficient writers, readers, and critical thinkers | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ali Fayed
- Pier Stiny
- James Fayed
- Liam Fayed
- Tracy Fayed
- Sammy Fayed
Questions people ask
Does The Alfa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Alfa Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Alfa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ali Fayed (Trustee), Pier Stiny (Executive), James Fayed (Trustee) and Liam Fayed (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Alfa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.