Alcoa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alcoa Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.1 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$150 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
86% 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 | $4.5 million | 57 | $142 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 79 | $150 million |
How to apply
Alcoa 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Alcoa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $6.6 million in 55 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Indiana | 7 | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $94,309 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $65,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach for All Inc | Fostering teacher wellbeing to improve student outcomes | $1.8 million |
| Conservation Volunteers Australia | Seatosource - peel-harvey catchment | $600,000 |
| Anglicare Wa | Young hearts | $510,000 |
| City of Bunbury | Noongar arts program independent art space | $490,000 |
| Scitech | Alcoa foundation digital technologies enrichment program | $465,000 |
| Fundacao de Integracao Amazonica | Maniva tapajos project | $430,000 |
| The School Volunteer Program LTD - Trading As Edconnect Australia | Connecting generations for school success | $351,000 |
| Associacao Grupo Mais Unidos | Extension of the 1st edition of: rede amazonia +conectada program | $288,946 |
| Rassemblement Des Jeunes Leaders de Guinee | Socio-economic empowerment program for girls/women impacted in the boke region | $267,228 |
| Kanya Donse Fanyi | Improving food security and nutrition in the region of boke | $249,520 |
| Austurbru | A community centre for social care in east iceland | $228,000 |
| Instituto Juruti Sustentavel | Banco juruti sustentavel (banjus) | $200,000 |
| Association of Women Workers Organizations of the Lower Amazon | Strong women, safe children | $150,000 |
| National Network of Civil Society for Environment and Sustainable Developme | Participatory reforestation project supporting local economic initiatives. | $150,000 |
| Tropenbos Suriname | Community forestry in the district of para | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | A $150,000 grant will provide fresh meals, food ingredients for wcks kitchen operations, and other support for communities impacted by hurricanes helene and milton. | $150,000 |
| Instituto Alcoa | Humanitarian aid for individuals and/or communities impacted by the floods in the state | $100,000 |
| Instituto Do Homem E Meio Ambiente Da Amazonia | Promoting public visitation in the jara environmental protection | $100,000 |
| Instituto de Socioeconomia Solidaria | Casa das aguas redesign, future vision journey to local development | $100,000 |
| Martin Family Initiative | Quebec urban indigenous early years feasibility study | $100,000 |
| Cooperative Vallee du Bras du Nord | Sustainable development optimization: community and territorial involvement action plan | $90,000 |
| Scientist Factory As | Stem summer school for children | $83,333 |
| Stiftelsen Fee Norway | Empowering children to take action and build a sustainable future | $83,333 |
| Waalitj Foundation | Building capacity in first nations women through education and community impact campaign grant | $80,000 |
| University of Houston-Victoria | Multi-level STEM engagement program | $79,309 |
| Musee Quebecois de Culture Populaire (Musee Pop) | Animalia mysterio - children exhibition | $78,000 |
| Academos Cybermentorat | Unveiling careers in manufacturing and improve the search experience | $76,500 |
| Lista Red Cross | Local humanitarian activities in farsund municipality | $76,361 |
| Associacao Grupo Mais Unidos | Movimento empreende+ | $76,000 |
| Foundation Vonzell | Para farmers field school | $74,000 |
| Vefsn Red Cross | Activities vefsn red cross | $72,800 |
| Parc Nature de Pointe-Aux-Outardes | Know better to protect better | $65,000 |
| Instituto Alcoa | Month of purpose | $60,000 |
| Stichting Kli-Marowijne 2003 (Klim) | Business planning process klim wanekreek | $56,974 |
| Banco de Alimentos de Espana Comunidad Valenciana | Humanitarian aid for individuals and/or communities impacted by the dana | $50,000 |
| Commission Scolaire de Portneuf | Together towards outdoor education | $50,000 |
| Conseil de la Nation Huronne-Wendat | Atate'ndiara's (helping others in wendat language) | $50,000 |
| Cruz Roja Espanola | Humanitarian aid for individuals and/or communities | $50,000 |
| Nazareth Prep | Nazareth prep corporate internship program | $50,000 |
| Pfeiffer University | Pfeiffer university-outdoor education and leadership program | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Rossignol
- Rosa Garcia Pineiro
- Katie Waruszewski
- Molly Beerman
- Nicol Gagstetter
- Elsabe Muller
- Gaby Poirier
- Daniel Santos
- Robert Bear
- Otavio Carvalheira
- Anne-Catherine Couture
- Darrin Strange
- Kayla Branch
Questions people ask
Does Alcoa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alcoa Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Alcoa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caroline Rossignol (President), Rosa Garcia Pineiro (Ex-Officio President), Katie Waruszewski (Treasurer) and Molly Beerman (Ex-Officio Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Alcoa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.