Alvarium Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alvarium Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $865,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $865,000 | 9 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 9 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
Alvarium 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
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Bill's & Mainspring Inc | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Project Place | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Roca | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Utec | Charitable | $87,500 |
| Schools on Wheels of Massachusetts Inc | Charitable | $75,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Boston Foundation | Charitable | $6,025 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Mullen
- Justine M Mullen
- Nathaniel J Mullen
- Elizabeth A Mullen
- Jared D Mullen
- Anna C Mullen
Questions people ask
Does Alvarium Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvarium Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Alvarium Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James C Mullen (Trustee), Justine M Mullen (Trustee), Nathaniel J Mullen (Trustee) and Elizabeth A Mullen (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.