Alvord Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alvord Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $361,750 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$361,750
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $379,250 the year before.
42% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $351,525 | 49 | $739,239 |
| 2023 | $379,250 | 51 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $361,750 | 41 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Alvord Family 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 Alvord Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $301,500 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $30,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $26,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Light | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Our Sister's School | General contribution | $100,000 |
| Rehearsal for Life | General contribution | $40,000 |
| Connecticut College | General contribution | $25,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Dartmouth Football | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General contribution | $4,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | General contribution | $3,000 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Tuck Annual Giving | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Arethusa Farm Foundation | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Communities for Restorative Justice | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Design & Art Technology Massachusetts-Ma Design & Art Technology Institute | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Southcoast Community Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | General contribution | $800 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | General contribution | $750 |
| 152 Commonwealth Foundation | General contribution | $500 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General contribution | $500 |
| Mill Reef Fund | General contribution | $500 |
| Nativity Preparatory School | General contribution | $500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General contribution | $500 |
| Sankaty Head Foundation | General contribution | $500 |
| Westport Land Conservation Trust | General contribution | $500 |
| Ancient Burying Ground | General contribution | $250 |
| Community Boating Center Inc | General contribution | $250 |
| Community Nurse Home Care | General contribution | $250 |
| Housing Nantucket | General contribution | $250 |
| Marion Institute | General contribution | $250 |
| Northfield Mount Hermon | General contribution | $250 |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Agricultural Partnership | General contribution | $250 |
| The Flynn Foundation | General contribution | $250 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art | General contribution | $250 |
| Westport Historical Society | General contribution | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel B Alvord
- Seth W Alvord
- Sarah H Alvord
Questions people ask
Does Alvord Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvord Family Foundation give?
$361,750 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Alvord Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel B Alvord (Trustee), Seth W Alvord (Trustee) and Sarah H Alvord (Trustee).
What does Alvord Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.