The Alsop Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Alsop Family Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,800 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,800
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,965 the year before.
20% 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 | $57,846 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $66,965 | 13 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $61,800 | 11 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lois Martin 240 W 98th Street Apt 7G, New York, NY 10025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 306-1051, lauriefrinkcareergrant@gmail.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See lauriefrink.com/grant |
What The Alsop Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $56,300 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship | Annual gift to support growing projects | $40,000 |
| Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins Univ | Support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Orchkids | To support orchkids programs | $5,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | To fund orchkids program | $4,300 |
| The Masters School | Support for scholarships | $3,500 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation | Support for orchkids | $1,000 |
| Eugene Symphony Association | To support art programs | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support for scholarships | $1,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | To support art programs | $500 |
| Intersection | To support art programs | $250 |
| International Conductors Guild | To support art programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Marin Alsop
- Kristin Jurkscheit
- Mary J Fipps
Questions people ask
Does The Alsop Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See lauriefrink.com/grant.
How much does The Alsop Family Foundation give?
$61,800 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Alsop Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marin Alsop (President), Kristin Jurkscheit (Treasurer) and Mary J Fipps (Director).
What does The Alsop Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.