Alku Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alku Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $864,000 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$864,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $583,596 the year before.
64% of its 2024 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 | $583,596 | 43 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $864,000 | 58 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
Alku Foundation Inc 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 Alku Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 52 | $814,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass Mentoring Partnership | General operating grant | $155,000 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | General operating grant | $65,000 |
| Reproductive Equity Now Foundation | General operating grant | $60,000 |
| Coaching 4 Change | General operating grant | $55,000 |
| Shine Initiative | General operating grant | $50,500 |
| A Better Chance of Andover | General operating grant | $45,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | General operating grant | $40,000 |
| Girls on the Run Greater Boston | General operating grant | $40,000 |
| Third Sector New England (Future Chefs) | General operating grant | $35,000 |
| Girl Start | General operating grant | $30,000 |
| Boston Scores | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Young Man With A Plan | General operating grant | $15,000 |
| Bagly | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Boston Partners in Education | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Caties Closet | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| City School | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Dove | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Empower | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Kids in Tech | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Mosaic Interfaith Youth Activity | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| The Food Project | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Youth Enrichment Services | General operating grant | $10,000 |
| Community Art Center | General operating grant | $7,500 |
| 826 Boston | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| A Better Chance of Winchester | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Beyond Soccer | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lowell | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs Lawrence | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Buildon | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Community Youth Empowerment | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Family Services of Merrimack | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Greenagers | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Ground Level | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Literations | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Mare Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Nagly | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Project 351 | General operating grant | $5,000 |
| Salesian Boys Girls Club | General operating grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Eldridge
- John Eldridge
- Madeline Eldridge
- Mark Eldridge
- Vanessa Plant
Questions people ask
Does Alku Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alku Foundation Inc give?
$864,000 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alku Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Eldridge (President/Treasurer), John Eldridge (Director), Madeline Eldridge (Director) and Mark Eldridge (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alku Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.