Alper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alper Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.1 million | 3 | $15.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 7 | $16.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 7 | $18.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 8 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
Alper 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 Alper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 1 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 6 | $535,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | General charitable purpose | $1.3 million |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General purpose | $50,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanth | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Council on foreign relations | General support | $25,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew M Alper
- Jennifer L Alper
- Karen R Alper
Questions people ask
Does Alper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alper Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Alper Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew M Alper (Trustee), Jennifer L Alper (Trustee) and Karen R Alper (Trustee).
What does Alper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.