The Alden Foundation
Accepts applications
The Alden Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,748 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $18,950. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$54,748
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$18,950
- Assets$328,188
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $38,178 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,178 | 14 | $330,380 |
| 2024 | $54,748 | 9 | $328,188 |
How to apply
| Contact | Denise Deshane 30 Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 688-2808 |
| What to submit | Written applications and proposals submitted to directors |
What The Alden Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $50,978 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $770 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Self Realization Fellowship | General | $18,950 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | Education/scholarship | $16,094 |
| Freed & Kwon Humanitarian Medical Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Discovery Institute | General | $3,000 |
| Upper West Side Cinema Center | General | $2,500 |
| Various Others at 500 and Below | General | $1,905 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Children International | General | $770 |
| Lusgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research | General | $529 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Deshane
- Alan Gelband
- Alex Gelband
- Aaron Gelband
Questions people ask
Does The Alden Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Alden Foundation give?
$54,748 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Alden Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Denise Deshane (Director/Pres.), Alan Gelband (Director/Vice Pres.), Alex Gelband (Director) and Aaron Gelband (Director).
What does The Alden Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.