Richard Albert Family Foundation
The Richard Albert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Croton on Hudson, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and school districts, including organizations in New York and Massachusetts.
Richard Albert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard Albert Family Foundation gave $18K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,240
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,216
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $72,784
- -20.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% 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 Richard Albert Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing names Brenda Albert as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Brenda Albert
Mailing address: 2 Croton Point Ave, Croton On Hudson, NY 10520
Phone: (914) 271-5115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Albert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lower Cape Outreach Council ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Arkansas. The filing reports grant-dollar shares of 61% for New York, 38% for Massachusetts, 1% for Connecticut, and 1% for Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Richard Albert Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $855; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $450 repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). 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 $16K (2023) to $42K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lower Cape Outreach Council Orleans, MA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Croton Harmon Schoold District Croton on Hudson, NY | Donation | $4,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Donation | $3,000 |
| Hendrick Hudson School District Montrose, NY | Donation | $2,500 |
| Welfleet Harbour Actors Theatre Welfleet, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Womr Provincetown, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | Donation | $500 |
| SPCA of Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY | Donation | $400 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Donation | $265 |
| Adopt a Dog Greenwich, CT | Donation | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,784 | $18,965 | $18,240 | 15 | $18,240 |
| 2023 | $91,749 | $16,399 | $15,674 | 10 | $16,399 |
| 2022 | $108,148 | $42,225 | $41,500 | 9 | $42,225 |
| 2021 | $150,373 | $18,364 | $17,664 | 11 | $18,364 |
| 2020 | $168,737 | $19,800 | $19,100 | 11 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for school districts, hunger-relief and animal-welfare organizations, and other charitable recipients. Among its grantees, Feeding Westchester describes its mission as mobilizing resources and leading hunger-action programs to address hunger in Westchester County; SPCA of Westchester describes its work as providing animal rescue, rehabilitation, justice, community education, and adoptions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $18,240. Grants ranged from $75 to $5,000, with a median of $400. Notable grants included $5,000 to The Lower Cape Outreach Council, $4,000 to Croton Harmon School District, $3,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and $2,500 to Hendrick Hudson School District. The filing also lists donations of $1,000 each to Wellfleet Harbour Actors Theatre and WOMR.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Albert, Susan Albert, and Brenda Albert as trustees.
Richard Albert Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brenda Albert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Albert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Albert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Richard Albert Family Foundation
How much does Richard Albert Family Foundation give each year?
Richard Albert Family Foundation gave $18K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is Richard Albert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard Albert Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,216, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard Albert Family Foundation that year got $855 on average.
Where does Richard Albert Family Foundation give grants?
Richard Albert Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Croton on Hudson, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Richard Albert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Albert Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (15 grants).
Who are Richard Albert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard Albert Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Lower Cape Outreach Council ($5,000), Croton Harmon Schoold District ($4,000) and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Albert Family Foundation?
Richard Albert Family Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Richard Albert Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for school districts, hunger-relief and animal-welfare organizations, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Albert Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 Richard Albert Family Foundation's EIN?
Richard Albert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7134078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richard Albert Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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