Alzheimers Research Association
Alzheimers Research Association is a private foundation based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving 12 grants totaling $27,681, including a $19,250 research grant to Alzheimer's Assoc in Chicago, Illinois.
Alzheimers Research Association at a glance
In short: Alzheimers Research Association gave $28K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,681
- +119.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,307
- +228.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $484
- Total assets
- $335,504
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% 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 Alzheimers Research Association
- 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: C/O L Wollin 3594 E Supernal Circle, Salt Lake City, UT 84121
Phone: (201) 693-6666
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alzheimers Research Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Assoc ($19K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 17% to Utah, 4% to New York, and 2% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alzheimers Research Association gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $28K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Assoc Chicago, IL | Research | $19,250 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $2,958 |
| Turks & Caikos Reef Fdn Chicago, IL | Educational | $1,800 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $960 |
| American Friends of Magen David New York, NY | Charitable | $600 |
| Jewish Federation Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $600 |
| Wasatch Adaptive Sports Snowbird, UT | Educational | $368 |
| The Cohen Campus Alfred, NY | Educational | $360 |
| Utah Avalanche Salt Lake City, UT | Educational | $300 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Educational | $275 |
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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 | $335,504 | $22,840 | $32,642 | $27,681 | 12 | $27,681 | $16,786 | $24,682 |
| 2023 | $338,964 | $1,253 | $18,190 | $12,633 | 18 | $12,633 | $10,831 | $21,623 |
| 2022 | $355,743 | $68,049 | $28,860 | $21,121 | 19 | $21,121 | $40,147 | $21,321 |
| 2021 | $330,064 | $36,278 | $19,122 | $17,363 | 18 | — | $30,815 | $20,101 |
| 2020 | $307,019 | $23,322 | $16,519 | $14,852 | 1 | — | $13,088 | $18,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alzheimers Research Association reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 included research, educational, and charitable purposes. Among the recipients, Wasatch Adaptive Sports says it empowers people with disabilities through outdoor recreation, and Utah Symphony & Opera says it connects the community through live music. The American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. Equality Utah Foundation says it works to secure equal rights and protections for LGBTQ Utahns and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $27,681. Grants ranged from $30 to $19,250, with a median grant of $484. Notable grants included $19,250 to Alzheimer's Assoc for research; $2,958 to Utah Symphony & Opera for educational purposes; and $1,800 to Turks & Caikos Reef Fdn for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ilana Wilensky as president, Robert Wollin as vice president, and Lonnie Wollin as secretary and treasurer.
Alzheimers Research Association is led by Ilana Wilensky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilana Wilensky
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Wollin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Wollin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Alzheimers Research Association
How much does Alzheimers Research Association give each year?
Alzheimers Research Association gave $28K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 18 grants.
What is Alzheimers Research Association's typical grant size?
Alzheimers Research Association's median grant in 2024 was $484, and its average grant was $2,307, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alzheimers Research Association give grants?
Alzheimers Research Association gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Alzheimers Research Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Alzheimers Research Association's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (8 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Alzheimers Research Association's largest grantees?
Alzheimers Research Association's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Assoc ($19,250), Utah Symphony & Opera ($2,958) and Turks & Caikos Reef Fdn ($1,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alzheimers Research Association?
Alzheimers Research Association reported $336K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alzheimers Research Association fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included research, educational, and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alzheimers Research Association?
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 Alzheimers Research Association's EIN?
Alzheimers Research Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7438025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alzheimers Research Association 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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