Alternative Residences Two Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alternative Residences Two Inc is a private foundation in St Clairsville, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $669,840 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $198,400. 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$669,840
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$198,400
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $663,050 the year before.
22% 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 | $578,825 | 6 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $663,050 | 8 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $669,840 | 9 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
Alternative Residences Two Inc 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 Alternative Residences Two Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 9 | $669,840 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arc of Ohio | To help activities of var pub char | $198,400 |
| Belmont County Community Action Com | To help activities of var pub char | $135,000 |
| Belmont County Board of DD | To help activities of var pub char | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics of Ohio | To help activities of var pub char | $60,000 |
| Belmont County Special Olympics | To help activities pf var pub char | $50,000 |
| Opra | To help activities of var pub char | $40,000 |
| Recreation Unlimited Foundation | To help activities of var pub char | $36,440 |
| Tri State Military Veterans Museum | To help activities of var pub char | $30,000 |
| Trac Ohio Valley DTD | To help activities of var pub char | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deedra Balgo
- Nahid Shahsavari
- Lisa Goodson
- Lynn Donda
- Kara Menges
Questions people ask
Does Alternative Residences Two Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alternative Residences Two Inc give?
$669,840 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Alternative Residences Two Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Deedra Balgo (Member), Nahid Shahsavari (Member), Lisa Goodson (Chairwoman) and Lynn Donda (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alternative Residences Two Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.