Alternative House Inc
Alternative House Inc is a private foundation based in El Paso, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including hunger relief, education, health care, animal welfare, cultural and historical programs, and environmental protection.
Alternative House Inc at a glance
In short: Alternative House Inc gave $162K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,400
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,120
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $258,699
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alternative House Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2435 Mayfield Terrace, El Paso, TX 79930
Phone: (915) 204-8184
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alternative House Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was El Pasoans Fighting Hunger ($20K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to recipients in New Mexico, and 3% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alternative House Inc gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 679% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2024) to $178K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $162K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger El Paso, TX | Assistance to combathunger | $20,000 |
| Books are Gems El Paso, TX | Providing free booksto children toincrease literacy | $10,000 |
| El Paso Bridges Academy El Paso, TX | Assistance for childrenwith learning disabilitiesand special needs | $10,000 |
| Cat Rescue Corp El Paso, TX | Supporting the wellbeingof homeless cats includingTrap-Neuter-Return, fostering & rescuing | $10,000 |
| Centro San Vicente El Paso, TX | Providing evidence-based, high-quality healthcare to those in need | $10,000 |
| El Paso Museum of History Foundation El Paso, TX | Mobilize resources for acquisition,conservatism, & educationthat help the El Paso Museum of History | $10,000 |
| New Mexico Library Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Providing grants tolibraries to build andmaintain their collections | $10,000 |
| Pawsitive Rescuers El Paso, TX | Rescue, spay/neuter,vaccinate, rehabilitate,foster and adopt animals | $10,000 |
| Project Regeneracion El Paso, TX | Restore historic homesempower residents, and celebratecultural traditions | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Rescue Vinton, TX | Wildlife rescueand rehabilitation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,699 | $56,550 | $178,505 | $162,400 | 20 | $162,400 | $56,504 | $23,910 |
| 2023 | $380,654 | $27,755 | $191,822 | $178,000 | 24 | $178,000 | $27,615 | $29,064 |
| 2022 | $544,721 | $19,840 | $14,417 | — | — | — | $19,840 | — |
| 2021 | $539,298 | $81,328 | $37,646 | — | — | — | $81,328 | — |
| 2020 | $495,616 | $34,179 | $53,948 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alternative House Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger says it works to combat hunger by procuring and distributing nutritious food; El Paso Bridges Academy says it provides education for children with specific learning disabilities; and Centro San Vicente says it provides community-based primary health care, particularly for people in need. Animal-focused grantees include Second Chance Wildlife Rescue, which says it rescues and rehabilitates injured, ill, or orphaned wild animals, and the Animal Rescue League of El Paso, which says it provides care and homes for abandoned, injured, and abused companion animals.
Other 2024 grantees include Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, which says it provides legal services to low-income immigrants and advocates for human rights, and The Frontera Land Alliance, which says it protects natural open spaces, farms, ranches, watersheds, and wildlife in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $162,400. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $8,750. The largest listed grants included $20,000 to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and $10,000 each to Books are Gems, El Paso Bridges Academy, Cat Rescue Corp, Centro San Vicente, El Paso Museum of History Foundation, New Mexico Library Foundation, Pawsitive Rescuers, Project Regeneracion, and Second Chance Wildlife Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Yee Chew as Board President, Randall Smith as Treasurer, and Marcia Smith as Vice President.
Alternative House Inc is led by Linda Yee Chew, Board President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Yee Chew
Board President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Randall Smith
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Marcia Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bobby Perel (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Linda Yee Chew (Board President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alternative House Inc
How much does Alternative House Inc give each year?
Alternative House Inc gave $162K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 24 grants.
What is Alternative House Inc's typical grant size?
Alternative House Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $8,120, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alternative House Inc give grants?
Alternative House Inc gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (15 grants).
Does Alternative House Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Alternative House Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alternative House Inc's largest grantees?
Alternative House Inc's largest 2024 grantees include El Pasoans Fighting Hunger ($20,000), Books are Gems ($10,000) and El Paso Bridges Academy ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alternative House Inc?
Alternative House Inc reported $259K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alternative House Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alternative House Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alternative House Inc's EIN?
Alternative House Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1756013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alternative House Inc 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 years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Alternative House Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alternative-house-inc-morg_2c16a09b5b9f4d93a696918337dc10aa
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