Algar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Algar Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $857,750 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$857,750
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$15.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $463,900 the year before.
21% 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 | $463,900 | 45 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $857,750 | 42 | $15.0 million |
How to apply
Algar 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 Algar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 13 | $539,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $85,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $76,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $40,000 |
| California | 5 | $30,000 |
| New York | 4 | $22,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art and Design | 2024 meca pledge payment | $400,000 |
| Breakwater Learning | Unrestricted | $52,750 |
| Global Impact FBO Fund for A Safer Future | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gunsdown Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Utec | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Issue One | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Maine College of Art and Design | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Make A Change World Inc | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Brookline Arts Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Caridad Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| College for Social Innovation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Maine Donor Alliance Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sail Maine Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sandoway Discovery Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Children's Room | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation FBO Movement Voter Fund | Movement voter fund | $10,000 |
| Waynflete School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children & Families | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Maine | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Blue Ventures | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maralliance | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mechanics' Hall | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pitzer College | Pitzer fund | $5,000 |
| Place of Hope Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Space Gallery | Youth programming | $5,000 |
| St Andrews School of Boca Raton | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Caridad Center | College scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Maine Needs | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Skidmore College | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Maine Audobon | Gisland farm | $2,000 |
| Maine Public | Maine public broadcasting network | $2,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Wbur | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Garthwaite
- A Alexander Ridley
- Colin Brennan
- Darcy Brennan Poor
Questions people ask
Does Algar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Algar Foundation give?
$857,750 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Algar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Garthwaite (President), A Alexander Ridley (Treasurer), Colin Brennan (Trustee) and Darcy Brennan Poor (Trustee).
What does Algar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.