Albright Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Albright Foundation is a private foundation in Edina, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,294 in 75 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. 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$280,294
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $281,224 the year before.
18% 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 | $267,928 | 69 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $281,224 | 72 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $280,294 | 75 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Albright 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 Albright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 53 | $211,644 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $16,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $9,400 |
| California | 3 | $8,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Minnesota Schools | public charity | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Church of the Good Shepher | Church | $25,000 |
| BBBS of the Twin Cities | public charity | $20,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | Public charity | $16,000 |
| Great Minnesota Schools | Public charity | $13,684 |
| Unite America Institute | public charity | $12,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | public charity | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Genesys Works | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Constellation Fund | public charity | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Golf Foundation | public charity - scholarships | $10,000 |
| Teach for America Twin Cities | public charity | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | public charity | $10,000 |
| The Special Operations Fund | public charity | $7,500 |
| Centro Tyrone Guzman | Public charity | $7,500 |
| College Possible | Public charity | $6,050 |
| West Holden Lutheran Church | Church - Memorial | $5,500 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Page Foundation | public charity | $5,000 |
| Charter Source | public charity | $5,000 |
| Civic Health Project | public charity | $5,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran More for Madison | public charity | $5,000 |
| Transparency Coalition | public charity | $5,000 |
| Wautoma School District | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Ed Allies | public charity | $4,000 |
| Think Small | Public Charity | $2,500 |
| Aviatra Accelerators | public charity | $2,500 |
| Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub | public charity | $2,500 |
| Project Redwood | public charity | $2,500 |
| School District of Wild Rose | scholarship | $2,000 |
| Fair Vote MN | public charity | $2,000 |
| Edina Basketball Assn | public charity | $1,433 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | public charity | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | public charity | $1,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Public charity | $1,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | public charity | $750 |
| The Trust for Public Lands | public charity | $500 |
| Toys For Tots | Public charity | $500 |
| Urban HomeworksHousing in Action | public charity | $500 |
| Lutheran Social Services | public charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Albright Jr
- Carolyn Albright
- Julie Albright
- Brian Haas
- Jeanette Albright
Questions people ask
Does Albright Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Albright Foundation give?
$280,294 in tax year 2025, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Albright Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Albright Jr (President Treasurer), Carolyn Albright (Secretary), Julie Albright (Director) and Brian Haas (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Albright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.