Alama Fund Inc
Alama Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts. Its 2022 filing lists grants for medical treatment and equipment for a children’s hospital. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filings reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Alama Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Alama Fund Inc gave $19K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $2K). Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $19,102
- +174.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,592
- -77.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $640
- Total assets
- $828,543
- -16.6% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alama Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1009 Chestnut Street, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
Phone: (617) 820-3598
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alama Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Irakliy Gielashvili ($6K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but the state is not identified in the available information.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $19K (2022). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Irakliy Gielashvili | medical treatment | $5,700 |
| Volodymyr Borisov | medical treatment | $5,383 |
| VALERIA Ivan URSUL | medical treatment | $2,000 |
| Larysa Avramchuk | medical treatment | $1,400 |
| Olena Davidiuk | medical treatment | $1,000 |
| Oleksandr Kharko | medical treatment | $700 |
| MAKSYM Klen | medical treatment | $580 |
| Tetjana Kozachenko | equipment for children hospital | $560 |
| Artem Isergin | medical treatment | $550 |
| Irena Kashkovskaya | medical treatment | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $828,543 | $110,517 | $170,552 | $19,102 | 12 |
| 2021 | $993,253 | $-47,843 | $410,856 | $6,948 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,398,998 | $1,137 | $462,678 | $7,368 | 1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $19,102. Grants ranged from $362 to $5,700, with a median of $640. The largest grants were $5,700 and $5,383 for medical treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists CAL BROWN as president, OLEG MATSKO as treasurer, and SAM KOGAN as executive director.
Alama Fund Inc is led by Cal Brown, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Cal Brown
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Sam Kogan
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $48K (2022)
Oleg Matsko
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $48K, to Sam Kogan (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about Alama Fund Inc
How much does Alama Fund Inc give each year?
Alama Fund Inc gave $19K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2021 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Alama Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Alama Fund Inc's median grant in 2022 was $640, and its average grant was $1,592, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
Does Alama Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Alama Fund Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Treatment" (11 grants).
Who are Alama Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Alama Fund Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Irakliy Gielashvili ($5,700), Volodymyr Borisov ($5,383) and VALERIA Ivan URSUL ($2,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Alama Fund Inc?
Alama Fund Inc reported $829K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $111K.
How do I apply for a grant from Alama Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Alama Fund Inc make grants?
The 2022 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but the state is not identified in the available information.
What is Alama Fund Inc's EIN?
Alama Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3544028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Alama Fund Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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