Peter Alfond Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter Alfond Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$87.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
28% 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 | $4.1 million | 71 | $82.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 64 | $87.0 million |
How to apply
Peter Alfond 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peter Alfond Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 34 | $1.5 million |
| Puerto Rico | 24 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 2 | $80,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caras | Wellness program | $200,000 |
| Plenitud Iniciativas Eco-Educativas Inc | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Corporacion Juvenil Para El Desarollo de Comunidades Sostenibles | Machinery and equipment lending program | $170,000 |
| Hearty Roots | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Caras | General operating support | $130,000 |
| Lead Collaborative | General operating support (payment 3 of 3) | $116,610 |
| Out Maine | General operating support and field building (payment 2 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Peter alfond community commons (payment 2 of 2) | $100,000 |
| Productores de Cafe de Puerto Rico Inc | Strenghtening of sustainable farming practices | $100,000 |
| Rural Youth Institute | General operating support and fieldbuilding (payment 2 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Tree Street Youth | General operating support and field building (payment 2 of 3) | $100,000 |
| Tree Street Youth | General operating support- samara strategies | $100,000 |
| Corporacion Juvenil Para El Desarollo de Comunidades Sostenibles | Agriculture mapping tool | $79,429 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | Puerto rico agroimpulso initiative | $75,000 |
| Midcoast Community Alliance DBA Midcoast Youth Center | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Produce LLC | Produce research analysis and data visualization & dashboard (payment 3 of 3) | $61,500 |
| Trekkers | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Apoyo Legal Al Emprendimiento Comunitario Inc | Operational, technical, and legal support for farmers | $50,000 |
| Bangor Housing Development Corporation | Families forward program | $50,000 |
| Fideicomiso de Conservacion de Puerto Rico | Puerto rico climate corps | $50,000 |
| Hand in Hand Mano En Mano | Rayitos de sol bilingual childcare | $50,000 |
| Nuestra Escuela | Aprendo haciendo - vocational school | $50,000 |
| Sunrise County Economic Council | Family futures downeast general operating support | $50,000 |
| Technoserve | Technical assistance to farmers, youth programming | $50,000 |
| Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness | Fostering connection for wabanaki youth | $50,000 |
| Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust | Manta education program | $40,000 |
| Plenitud Iniciativas Eco-Educativas Inc | Plenitud vt matching grant | $37,500 |
| Mujeres de Islas | Empowering culebra fishing industry | $30,216 |
| Apex Youth Connection | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Augusta Boys & Girls Club | Augusta teen center | $30,000 |
| Compostapr | Establishment of bio-fertilizer production facility (payment 1 of 2) | $30,000 |
| Cultivating Community | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Friends of Kathadin Woods and Waters | Katahdin learning project | $30,000 |
| Knox County Homeless Coalition | The landing place | $30,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Maine Inside Out | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Niweskok | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Nopi Inc (Rivers and Roads) | Rivers and roads general operating support | $30,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Institute | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Our Place Portland Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebekah Alfond
- Kyle Alfond
- Deborah Alfond
- Jairo Estrada
- Barbara Crowley
- Kevin Mahaney
- Maria Taft
Questions people ask
Does Peter Alfond Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter Alfond Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Peter Alfond Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebekah Alfond (Trustee), Kyle Alfond (Trustee), Deborah Alfond (Trustee) and Jairo Estrada (Trustee (Thru 10/2024)) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Peter Alfond Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.