Alana USA Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
Alana USA Foundationinc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $287,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $143,500 and the largest $250,000. 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$287,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$143,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$151,543
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $8.4 million the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $5.3 million | 1 | $386,448 |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 3 | $65,849 |
| 2025 | $287,000 | 2 | $151,543 |
How to apply
Alana USA Foundationinc 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 Alana USA Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $37,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Xprize Foundation | To sponsor a competition through xprize foundation to enhance the understanding of tropical rainforests around the world by incentivizing interdisciplinary teams to innovate rapid and autonomous solutions to expedite the monitoring of biodiversity. | $250,000 |
| Massachussetts Institute of Technology | To fund the down syndrome research center with the aim of funding science, innovation, and education to advance understanding, ability, and inclusion. | $37,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ana Lucia Demattos Barretto Villela
- Marcos Bessi Nisti
- Isabella Viera Machado Henriques
- Flavia Carvalho Doria Alves de Arau
- Pedro Hartung
Questions people ask
Does Alana USA Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alana USA Foundationinc give?
$287,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $143,500.
Who runs Alana USA Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ana Lucia Demattos Barretto Villela (President/Director), Marcos Bessi Nisti (Director), Isabella Viera Machado Henriques (Director) and Flavia Carvalho Doria Alves de Arau (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alana USA Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, education and science and research.