Alvarado Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,788 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,000. 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$87,788
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,483 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 | $79,385 | 28 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $44,483 | 22 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $87,788 | 28 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Alvarado Family Foundation 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 Alvarado Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 16 | $78,364 |
| Hawaii | 8 | $7,809 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
| California | 1 | $15 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Symphony Orchestra | Donation | $30,000 |
| Individual | Donations | $22,100 |
| Individual | Donation | $10,000 |
| UW Foundation | Donation | $8,000 |
| Overture Center | Arts support/overture ctr | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Island Humane Society | Donation | $2,900 |
| Kona Hospital Foundation | Donations to support organization | $2,268 |
| Hospice of Kona | Donation | $1,036 |
| Individual | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Literacy Network | Donation | $1,000 |
| Individual | Donations | $1,000 |
| Agrace | Donation | $1,000 |
| Dane County Humane Society | Donations to support organization | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Donation | $500 |
| Forward Theater Company | Donation | $500 |
| American Players Theatre | Donations to support organization | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donations to support organization | $264 |
| Individual | Donations to support organization | $200 |
| Kona Hospital Foundation | Donation | $200 |
| Individual | Donation | $200 |
| Individual | Donation | $105 |
| Individual | Donation | $100 |
| Individual | Donations to support organization | $100 |
| Hpcsa Foundation | Donation | $100 |
| Individual | Donation | $100 |
| Alzheimers Association | Donation | $100 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Donation | $15 |
Officers and trustees
- Fernando L Alvarado
- Carla Alvarado
- Christopher Bugg
Questions people ask
Does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc give?
$87,788 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Alvarado Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fernando L Alvarado (President/Treas), Carla Alvarado (Vp/Secretary) and Christopher Bugg (Director).
What does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and health.