The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,341 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $175 and the largest $1,200. 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$10,341
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$175
- Largest grant$1,200
- Assets$213,086
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,631 the year before.
30% 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 | $8,379 | 27 | $166,654 |
| 2024 | $9,631 | 37 | $200,331 |
| 2025 | $10,341 | 40 | $213,086 |
How to apply
The John L and Corrinne Alpert 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 The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $6,406 |
| Virginia | 3 | $850 |
| Maryland | 2 | $800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $650 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $260 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
| California | 2 | $125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence | Various charitable activities | $1,200 |
| The Cooper Union | Various charitable activitiesvarious charitable activities | $1,000 |
| PBS Foundation | Various charitable activities | $500 |
| Protect the Adirondacks | Various charitable activities | $500 |
| Swarthmore College | Various charitable activities | $500 |
| United Help Ukraine | Various charitable activities | $500 |
| Williston Northampton Fund | Various charitable activities | $500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Various charitable activities | $420 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Various charitable activities | $400 |
| North Country Public Radio (NCPR) | Various charitable activities | $365 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Various charitable activities | $300 |
| Vermont Public Radio | Various charitable activities | $260 |
| Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation | Various charitable activities | $250 |
| The Salvation Army | Various charitable activities | $250 |
| City Harvest | Various charitable activities | $200 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | Various charitable activities | $200 |
| Coalition for Fairness in Soho & Noho | Various charitable activities | $200 |
| The Public Theater | Various charitable activities | $200 |
| World Central Kitchen | Various charitable activities | $200 |
| Yale University | Various charitable activities | $200 |
| Central Synagogue | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| New York Public Radio (Wnyc) | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| The Frick Collection | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| The Galen Gibson Fund | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| The Guggenheim | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| We Are Unchained Inc | Various charitable activities | $150 |
| Jewish Museum | Various charitable activities | $115 |
| Carnegie Hall | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| New York Public Library (Schomburg Center) | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| New York University | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| Newark Public Radio (Wbgo) | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| PBS News Hour (Weta) | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| Soho Alliance | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| The Village Temple | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| Thirteen (Wnet) | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Various charitable activities | $100 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Various charitable activities | $92 |
| Jewish Center for Justice | Various charitable activities | $25 |
| Atlas for the Arts | Donation | $14 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Alpert
- Foster de Jesus
- Abbe Levin
- Julie de Jesus-Evans
Questions people ask
Does The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation give?
$10,341 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $175.
Who runs The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Alpert (Trustee), Foster de Jesus (Trustee), Abbe Levin (Trustee) and Julie de Jesus-Evans (Trustee).
What does The John L and Corrinne Alpert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.