Alloy Family Foundation Inc
Alloy Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. In 2025, it made 18 grants totaling $704,950, with every listed grant designated for general support.
Alloy Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alloy Family Foundation Inc gave $705K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Virginia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $704,950
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,164
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $13,427,076
- +19.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alloy Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Martin K. Alloy as the contact and requests a letter explaining the purpose of the grant. It states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Martin K Alloy
Mailing address: 11710 Plaza America Drive Suite, 1100, Reston, VA 20190
Phone: (703) 964-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alloy Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern Virginia Family Service Inc ($305K). Together the top 10 received $663K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 175 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining listed shares were New York (7%), Washington, D.C. (4%), California (2%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alloy Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2020) to $705K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $705K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Family Service Inc Falls Church, VA | General Support | $305,000 |
| Inova Health System Foundation Fairfax, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Cornerstones Inc Reston, VA | General Support | $55,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation Fairfax, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | General Support | $27,650 |
| Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc Fairfax, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Usta Mid Atlantic Foundation Arlington, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Homeaid America Inc Irvine, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Doorways for Women and Families Inc Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,427,076 | $2,944,359 | $788,724 | $704,950 | 18 | $707,126 | $1,311,652 | $730,259 |
| 2024 | $11,258,713 | $2,134,657 | $666,453 | $624,730 | 21 | $627,165 | $1,570,735 | $584,695 |
| 2023 | $9,775,236 | $486,032 | $589,749 | $552,877 | 41 | $555,411 | $326,229 | $550,450 |
| 2022 | $10,000,888 | $775,265 | $723,511 | $651,264 | 46 | $655,173 | $534,412 | $600,180 |
| 2021 | $9,947,913 | $1,444,498 | $467,009 | $427,512 | 49 | — | $1,160,647 | $556,823 |
| 2020 | $9,141,633 | $1,116,817 | $197,186 | $133,896 | 12 | — | $437,115 | $457,998 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alloy Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $730K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations whose work includes a range of services. For example, Inova Health System Foundation describes its parent organization as providing health care and related services in Northern Virginia and the greater Washington, D.C., area. Cornerstones describes its work as promoting stability, empowerment, and hope for individuals and families in need.
Other 2025 grantees describe work addressing homelessness and domestic violence. Shelter House says it works to prevent and end homelessness and domestic violence through crisis intervention, safe housing, and supportive services. Doorways for Women and Families describes providing shelter, housing, and support to people and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $704,950. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $305,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Martin K. Alloy — President/Treasurer
- Steven B. Alloy — Vice President
- Marjorie P. Alloy — Secretary
- Daris M. Clifton — Vice President
Alloy Family Foundation Inc is led by Martin K. Alloy, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin K. Alloy
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daris M. Clifton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie P. Alloy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B. Alloy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Alloy Family Foundation Inc
How much does Alloy Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Alloy Family Foundation Inc gave $705K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $625K across 21 grants.
What is Alloy Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alloy Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $39,164, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alloy Family Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Alloy Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Alloy Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfax, VA (5 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Alloy Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alloy Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alloy Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alloy Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northern Virginia Family Service Inc ($305,000), Inova Health System Foundation ($100,000) and Cornerstones Inc ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alloy Family Foundation Inc?
Alloy Family Foundation Inc reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $707K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $730K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alloy Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations whose work includes a range of services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alloy Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alloy Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alloy Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3142787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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