Alvarado Family Foundation Inc
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $87,788 through 28 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Wisconsin and Hawaii.
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alvarado Family Foundation Inc gave $88K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Wisconsin. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,788
- +97.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,135
- +55.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $753,635
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (89% 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 Alvarado Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3100 Lake Mendota Drive 905, Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 238-4521
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alvarado Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Symphony Orchestra ($30K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 139 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 9% to recipients in Hawaii. The remaining reported shares were 1% each for New York and Georgia, and 0% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alvarado Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $451; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $42K (2022) to $88K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Madison, WI | Donation | $30,000 |
| Madison Opera Madison, WI | Donations | $22,100 |
| PBS Wisconsin Madison, WI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Uw Foundation Madison, WI | Donation | $8,000 |
| Overture Center Madison, WI | Arts Support/Overture Ctr | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Island Humane Society Kalua Kona, HI | Donation | $2,900 |
| Kona Hospital Foundation Kealakekua, HI | Donations to Support Organization | $2,268 |
| Hospice of Kona Kailuakona, HI | Donation | $1,036 |
| Opera America New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Literacy Network Madison, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $753,635 | $102,936 | $89,848 | $87,788 | 28 | $87,788 | $102,201 | $59,106 |
| 2024 | $714,213 | $56,528 | $46,706 | $44,483 | 22 | $44,483 | $55,590 | $55,288 |
| 2023 | $753,104 | $35,834 | $81,401 | $79,385 | 28 | $79,385 | $34,641 | $51,070 |
| 2022 | $785,302 | $27,511 | $47,819 | $42,210 | 18 | $42,210 | $27,511 | $52,004 |
| 2021 | $803,441 | $140,329 | $56,604 | $54,940 | 43 | $54,940 | $140,329 | $56,554 |
| 2020 | $714,026 | $15,566 | $53,059 | $49,678 | 23 | — | $12,977 | $48,483 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvarado Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations whose work includes the arts, animal welfare, health care, end-of-life care, and literacy.
For example, Madison Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as promoting musical excellence and providing music education; Madison Opera says it produces operas of the highest artistic standards. Hawaii Island Humane Society says it works to prevent animal cruelty and pet overpopulation and to strengthen bonds between people and animals. Kona Hospital Foundation describes its work as improving community hospital services and facilities, while Hospice of Kona says it provides support, education, and care for people approaching end of life. The Literacy Network also received a grant.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $87,788. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $30,000, with a median grant of $500.
The largest grants included $30,000 to Madison Symphony Orchestra, $22,100 to Madison Opera, $10,000 to PBS Wisconsin, and $8,000 to UW Foundation. Other grants included $3,000 to Overture Center, $2,900 to Hawaii Island Humane Society, $2,268 to Kona Hospital Foundation, and $1,036 to Hospice of Kona.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fernando L Alvarado as President/Treas, Carla Alvarado as VP/Secretary, and Christopher Bugg as Director.
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc is led by Fernando L. Alvarado, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fernando L. Alvarado
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Bugg
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carla Alvarado
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Alvarado Family Foundation Inc
How much does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc gave $88K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 22 grants.
What is Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $3,135, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alvarado Family Foundation Inc that year got $451 on average.
Where does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (10 grants), Kealakekua, HI (3 grants), Stoughton, WI (2 grants) and Captain Hook, HI (2 grants).
Does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (19 grants) and "Donations to Support Organization" (6 grants).
Who are Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Madison Symphony Orchestra ($30,000), Madison Opera ($22,100) and PBS Wisconsin ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alvarado Family Foundation Inc?
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc reported $754K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alvarado Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations whose work includes the arts, animal welfare, health care, end-of-life care, and literacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alvarado Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alvarado Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3130295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Alvarado Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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