Alper Family Foundation
There are multiple foundations operating under variations of the "Alper Family Foundation" name. The primary entities identified are:
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
+30.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$468K
+30.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Alper Family Foundation (NY):
- Primary focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Primarily funds general support
The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD):
- Primary focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services
- Program area: Municipal interest excluded from gross income by section 103
- Funds general operating support and specific initiatives including workforce development and mentoring programs
Grantmaking
The Alper Family Foundation (NY) indicates "preselected only" status, meaning it makes contributions to organizations selected by the foundation rather than accepting unsolicited applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Alper Family Foundation (NY):
- Primary funding in New York and Illinois
The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD):
- Primary funding in District of Columbia, Virginia, and Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Alper Family Foundation (NY) - Fiscal Year Ending February 2024:
- Total assets: $8,346,285
- Total revenues: $3,704,811
- Total expenses: $2,584,692
- Total grants, contributions: $2,142,537
- Investment income and dividends: $353,002
- Number of employees: 0
The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD) - Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total assets: $5,760,569
- Total revenues: $790,529
- Total expenses: $441,391
- Giving rate: 6.4%
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,563,069 | $8,346,285 | $6,961,966 |
| Revenue | $1,991,213 | $3,704,811 | $1,896,345 |
| Expenses | $3,367,140 | $2,584,692 | $3,182,904 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,279,915 | $2,516,752 | $3,114,556 |
| Net Investment Income | $391,895 | $1,494,334 | $206,984 |
| Distributable Amount | $844,353 | $728,984 | $732,913 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include The University of Chicago ($1,935,612), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($989,999), Target ALS Foundation Inc ($256,510).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council on foreign relations NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| Target ALS Foundation Inc New York, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $256,510 |
| The University of Chicago CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,935,612 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $989,999 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $6,094 |
| New York Restoration Project NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alper Family Foundation (NY):
- Andrew M Alper - Trustee
The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD):
- Patricia Alper-Cohn - Director, President, Secretary (1 hour/week)
- Richard S Alper - Director, Vice President, Treasurer (1 hour/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW M ALPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHARON S ALPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alper Family Foundation fund?
**Alper Family Foundation (NY):** • Primary focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Arts, Culture & Humanities • Primarily funds general support **The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD):** • Primary focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services • Program area: Municipal interest excluded from gross income by section 103 • Funds general operating support and specific initiatives including workforce development and me…
How do I apply for a grant from Alper Family Foundation?
**Alper Family Foundation (NY):** • Total giving (2024): $3,273,215 • Total assets: $8,563,069 • Typical award range: $5,000–$1,935,612 • Recent grants (2024): • The University of Chicago: $1,038,496 (General Purpose) • Mount Sinai: $1,014,156 (General Purpose) • Target ALS Foundation: $254,988 (General Purpose) • Made 7 grants in 2024 **The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD):** • Total giving (2024): $345,000 • Total assets: $5,760,569 • Typical award range: $1,500–$67,500 • Median grant amount…
Where does Alper Family Foundation make grants?
**Alper Family Foundation (NY):** • Primary funding in New York and Illinois **The Alper Family Foundation Inc. (MD):** • Primary funding in District of Columbia, Virginia, and Colorado
What size grants does Alper Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Alper Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $468K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Alper Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Alper Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alper Family Foundation's EIN?
Alper Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3634384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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