Alder Commons
Our mission is to cultivate an equitable, all-ages community of self-directed learners. We aim to reduce barriers between youth and adults of diverse backgrounds by providing an accessible and inclusive space for them to share knowledge and resources.
Alder Commons at a glance
In short: Alder Commons reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $4,381 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Revenue (2025)
- $152,402
- -53.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $168,108
- -52.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Alder Commons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it reported $4K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americorps Washington, DC | Program Related Payroll Costs | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $152,402 | $168,108 | $4,381 | Total only | $3 |
| 2024 | $15,568 | $329,548 | $353,312 | — | — | $4 |
| 2023 | $39,332 | $319,501 | $317,678 | $2,000 | Total only | $15 |
| 2022 | $36,568 | $362,791 | $376,702 | $24,000 | 1 | $14 |
| 2021 | $50,402 | $181,377 | $257,030 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $126,055 | $245,635 | $151,559 | — | — | $362 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Alder Commons
Based on IRS filings
Alder Commons is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it reported $4K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alder Commons is led by Rosa Jiyoon Hyun, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rosa Jiyoon Hyun
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Haynes Touhy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Benjamin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Keefer
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Anna Thomas (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Barbara Perez (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Outlaw (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Janice McDonald (2020–2022) — Copresident
- Former: Melissa Salazar (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Denisse Moreno (2022) — Copresident
- Former: Rachel Munzig (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alder Commons
How much does Alder Commons give each year?
Alder Commons reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
What is Alder Commons?
Alder Commons is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR.
Where does Alder Commons operate?
Alder Commons has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Alder Commons's EIN?
Alder Commons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4125476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Alder Commons funds
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