Alford Foundation Inc
Alford Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $441K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $68K.
Alford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alford Foundation Inc gave $24K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,605
- +34.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,868
- +34.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,575
- Total assets
- $440,653
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Alford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Capital Area Food Bank ($20K). Together the top 3 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alford Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $51K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Village School-Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church Arlington, VA | General Support | $2,575 |
| Washington International School Washington, DC | General Support | $1,030 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $440,653 | $71,899 | $33,650 | $23,605 | 3 | $30,088 | $68,337 | $21,084 |
| 2025 | $402,404 | $-19,074 | $28,021 | $17,575 | 3 | $23,694 | — | $21,212 |
| 2024 | $435,863 | $62,117 | $40,657 | $31,000 | 2 | $37,133 | $58,597 | $21,491 |
| 2023 | $447,793 | $3,301 | $23,553 | $14,533 | 4 | $17,923 | — | $21,410 |
| 2022 | $424,526 | $-76,941 | $40,313 | $28,000 | 6 | $32,496 | — | $29,292 |
| 2021 | $533,094 | $106,932 | $58,020 | $51,335 | 9 | — | $102,529 | $27,882 |
| 2020 | $487,677 | $145,261 | $49,339 | $38,500 | 10 | — | $138,234 | $21,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alford Foundation Inc is led by Michael R. Alford, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael R. Alford
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Alford
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon E. Alford
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Alford Foundation Inc
How much does Alford Foundation Inc give each year?
Alford Foundation Inc gave $24K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 3 grants.
What is Alford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,575, and its average grant was $7,868, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alford Foundation Inc give grants?
Alford Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Alford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alford Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Alford Foundation Inc?
Alford Foundation Inc reported $441K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alford Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6025378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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