Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation
The Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that it had liquidated and distributed its remaining funds, and appears to have wound down.
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 40 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $183,421
- Grants made (2020)
- 40
- Average grant
- $4,586
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Washington (89% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy appears in its final 2020 filing; the foundation appears to have wound down.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1752 Nw Market Street 808, Seattle, WA 98107-5264
Phone: (206) 343-0080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Alhadeff Family Charitable Fund ($55K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 40 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 9% to New York, and 1% each to Ohio and California; less than 1% went to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 40 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alhadeff Family Charitable Fund Seattle, WA | General Support | $55,150 |
| The 5TH Avenue Theatre Seattle, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Seattle Rep Theatre Seattle, WA | General Support | $19,520 |
| National Alliance for Musical Theatre New York, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| PNB Pacific Northwest Ballet Seattle, WA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Temple De Hirsch Sinai Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,500 |
| Seattle Children's Museum Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Youthcare Seattle, WA | General Support | $3,850 |
| Cancer Lifeline Seattle, WA | 6TH Annual Resources for Hope Dinner | $2,500 |
| Ohio Campus Compact Granville, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The final filing states that the foundation liquidated and distributed all remaining funds to a new donor-advised fund labeled the Alhadeff Family Charitable Fund. It reports that the asset distributed to that fund was $75,000 in cash.
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $121,740 | $281,916 | $183,421 | 40 | $76,260 | $4,668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2020 grants went to organizations including performing arts groups, a children’s museum, a religious institution, and organizations addressing youth homelessness, cancer support, immigrant rights, and civic education.
Those grantees describe their own work as follows: YouthCare works to end youth homelessness; Cancer Lifeline offers support and services to people living with cancer; and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project provides immigration legal services to low-income people, community education, and systemic advocacy. Ohio Campus Compact describes its work as strengthening Ohio colleges and universities’ capacity to educate students for civic and social responsibility and improve community life.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $183,421. Grants ranged from $100 to $55,150, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $55,150 to The Alhadeff Family Charitable Fund, $50,000 to The 5th Avenue Theatre, $19,520 to Seattle Rep Theatre, $12,000 to the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, and $6,000 to PNB Pacific Northwest Ballet. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Kenneth Alhadeff as director, president, and treasurer, and Marleen Alhadeff as secretary.
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation is led by Kenneth Alhadeff, Director, President & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Kenneth Alhadeff
Director, President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marleen Alhadeff
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation gave $183K across 40 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,586, across 40 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (23 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Alhadeff Family Charitable Fund ($55,150), The 5TH Avenue Theatre ($50,000) and Seattle Rep Theatre ($19,520), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2020 grants went to organizations including performing arts groups, a children’s museum, a religious institution, and organizations addressing youth homelessness, cancer support, immigrant rights, and civic education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1760871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Alhadeff Family Charitable Foundation 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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