Alumbra Innovations Foundation
Alumbra Innovations Foundation is a private foundation based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Its stated role within the iAlumbra ecosystem is to use place-based approaches, grounded in community research, science, and innovation, to advance community, environmental, and economic resilience.
Alumbra Innovations Foundation at a glance
In short: Alumbra Innovations Foundation gave $28.5M across 137 grants in 2024 (avg $208K), mostly in California. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,462,827
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 137
- +19.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $207,758
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $69,787
- Total assets
- $113,457,562
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (36 of 100, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alumbra Innovations Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1860, Bentonville, AR 72712
Website: https://ialumbra.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alumbra Innovations Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Community Foundation ($7.0M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $18.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
440 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 440 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bentonville, Arkansas. In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to recipients in Washington, DC, 5% to Minnesota, and 4% to Oregon; the filing also lists a 15% share with the recipient state unidentified. Grants included support for work in Baja California Sur, Mexico, including awards for the La Paz Special Projects Fund and grantmaking in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 137 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alumbra Innovations Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 100 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $133K; repeat grants $370K. How we count
Medians: $76K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 289% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 501% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.3M (2021) to $28.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 137 grants totaling $28.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | to support the La Paz Special Projects Fund | $5,508,501 |
| San Diego Natural History Museum San Diego, CA | to support The Nat Campaign | $4,000,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | to support the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy | $1,150,914 |
| Andale La Paz AC | To support general operations | $1,118,079 |
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | to support grantmaking in Baja California Sur | $1,106,395 |
| International Generosity Foundation Trust Clearwater, FL | to support grantmaking for international nonprofits | $961,275 |
| Ecology Project International Missoula, MT | To support youth and teacher programs in Mexico | $729,500 |
| Hopewell Fund Washington, DC | to support Civic Education | $700,000 |
| The San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | to catalyze a network model that scales place-based learning approaches to result in ocean and land and water careers, and active citizenship | $625,000 |
| US Water Partnership Arlington, VA | To support the Hydrogeological and Ecological Study for Los Planes Watershed | $528,152 |
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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 | $113,457,562 | $18,638,191 | $32,128,827 | $28,462,827 | 137 | $31,674,601 | $13,711,338 | $6,328,007 |
| 2023 | $126,948,198 | $48,827,122 | $30,950,032 | $26,976,712 | 115 | $32,064,368 | $48,281,572 | $5,352,325 |
| 2022 | $109,071,108 | $69,805,396 | $16,217,758 | $13,996,028 | 75 | $15,294,876 | $69,436,463 | $2,172,833 |
| 2021 | $55,483,470 | $25,346,784 | $8,808,316 | $7,308,359 | 45 | $8,042,205 | $24,381,812 | $1,800,158 |
| 2020 | $38,945,002 | $47,153,275 | $11,724,213 | $11,172,679 | 68 | — | $37,798,253 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alumbra Innovations Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M 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
The foundation describes its work as grounded in sense of place and community research, with the aim of advancing community, environmental, and economic resilience as a system for well-being. It identifies ocean vitality, land and water stewardship, and preparing the next generation among its areas of work.
Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, Ecology Project International describes its mission as inspiring youth with nature and empowering them with science; Justice Outside says it works to promote racial justice within the outdoor and environmental movement. Other grantees include the San Diego Natural History Museum, supported for its “Nat Campaign,” and the University of Minnesota Foundation, supported for the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 137 grants totaling $28,462,827. Grants ranged from $2,100 to $5,508,501, with a median of $69,787. The largest grant was $5,508,501 to International Community Foundation to support the La Paz Special Projects Fund. Other large grants included $4 million to the San Diego Natural History Museum for The Nat Campaign and $1,150,914 to the University of Minnesota Foundation for the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
Additional 2024 awards included $1,118,079 to Ándale La Paz for general operations; $1,106,395 to International Community Foundation for grantmaking in Baja California Sur; and $729,500 to Ecology Project International for youth and teacher programs in Mexico. The foundation also awarded $700,000 to Hopewell Fund for civic education and $625,000 to The San Diego Foundation for a network model connecting place-based learning with ocean, land, and water careers and active citizenship.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alumbra Innovations Foundation is led by Ann Ladon, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Ladon
Director & President
Director & President → Direcotr & President, 2021
Direcotr & President → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy R. Walton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Welch
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Sollenberger
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leticia Liera
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Mitchell
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jim Schneringer (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Robert A. Smith (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Alumbra Innovations Foundation
How much does Alumbra Innovations Foundation give each year?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation gave $28.5M across 137 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27.0M across 115 grants.
What is Alumbra Innovations Foundation's typical grant size?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $69,787, and its average grant was $207,758, across 137 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alumbra Innovations Foundation that year got $133K on average.
Where does Alumbra Innovations Foundation give grants?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation gives mostly in California: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (15 grants), Jackson, WY (9 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and National City, CA (6 grants).
Does Alumbra Innovations Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Alumbra Innovations Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 137) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alumbra Innovations Foundation's largest grantees?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include International Community Foundation ($7,040,291 across 4 grants), San Diego Natural History Museum ($4,308,517 across 3 grants) and University of Minnesota Foundation ($1,150,914), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alumbra Innovations Foundation?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation reported $113.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alumbra Innovations Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as grounded in sense of place and community research, with the aim of advancing community, environmental, and economic resilience as a system for well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alumbra Innovations Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alumbra Innovations Foundation's EIN?
Alumbra Innovations Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2841232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alumbra Innovations 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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