Alena Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alena Foundation is a private foundation in Royal Oak, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $267,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$267,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $123,000 | 19 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 17 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $267,000 | 11 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Alena 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 Alena Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $267,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Outreach Center Dr Veneese Chandler | 2 master social workers public scl | $200,000 |
| Avalon Healing Center | Creative healing arts program | $23,000 |
| Vista Maria | Counseling of victims | $11,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Food | $10,000 |
| Oxfordorion Fish Food Pantry | Food | $5,000 |
| Building Beds 4 Kids | Build & distribute beds | $5,000 |
| Comm FD of Great Rochester | Food | $5,000 |
| Oxford Open Handed | Support general fund | $2,000 |
| Farwell Area School District | Literacy/math program | $2,000 |
| Harrison Community Schools | Literacy/math program | $2,000 |
| Pere Marquette District Library | Technology services | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane L Lambert
- Stephen J Lambert
- Kristen M Lambert
- Jennifer Roop
Questions people ask
Does Alena Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alena Foundation give?
$267,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alena Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Diane L Lambert (Vp/Director), Stephen J Lambert (Vp/Director), Kristen M Lambert (Treasurer) and Jennifer Roop (President).
What does Alena Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and education.