The Albright Foundation
The Albright Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookline, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports three grants totaling $21,252; its filing also states that the foundation adopted a plan of termination in 2025.
The Albright Foundation at a glance
In short: The Albright Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,252
- -96.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -90.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,084
- -61.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Albright 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. Its filing says to submit materials in letter form; it lists no restrictions on awards. The filing lists Nile Martina Albright as the contact for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Nile Martina Albright
Mailing address: 282D Newton Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 566-1105
Website: https://albrightfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Albright Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($19K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 196 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were reported as 95% to recipients in Massachusetts and 5% to recipients in Maine. The website describes the foundation’s charity network and community-based events as serving the Mid-Atlantic region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Albright Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $609K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Donation | $18,752 |
| Irish Cultural Center Canton, MA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Town of Islesboro Islesboro, ME | 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 | — | $679 | $30,422 | $21,252 | 3 | $25,852 | — | $1,084 |
| 2024 | $29,743 | $46,092 | $619,763 | $608,728 | 33 | $619,763 | — | $16,789 |
| 2023 | $150,460 | $64,284 | $188,200 | $170,750 | 28 | $188,200 | — | $27,653 |
| 2022 | $274,377 | $346,504 | $42,263 | $27,700 | 37 | $42,263 | $269,363 | $86,572 |
| 2021 | $2,154,890 | $257,143 | $244,113 | $210,650 | 95 | — | $167,632 | $174,244 |
| 2020 | $2,158,851 | $332,217 | $116,982 | $103,195 | 75 | — | $26,123 | $154,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting children and individuals with disabilities. It also highlights support for the Hopewell Fish and Game Association Youth Education Program for children ages 5 to 17. The association describes its work as educating people about outdoor sports and conserving and protecting soil, water, and wildlife.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported three grants totaling $21,252. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $18,752, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed grant was $18,752 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for “donation.” Other listed grants were $1,500 to the Irish Cultural Center and $1,000 to the Town of Islesboro, each also for “donation.”
The filing states that a plan of termination was adopted, effective August 29, 2025, and that complete dissolution was expected in 2025 after expenses were paid and remaining assets distributed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nile L. Albright and Martina L. Albright as trustees.
The Albright Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martina L. Albright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nile L. Albright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 The Albright Foundation
How much does The Albright Foundation give each year?
The Albright Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $609K across 33 grants.
What is The Albright Foundation's typical grant size?
The Albright Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,084, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Albright Foundation give grants?
The Albright Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Albright Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Albright Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
What does The Albright Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as supporting children and individuals with disabilities. It also highlights support for the Hopewell Fish and Game Association Youth Education Program for children ages 5 to 17. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Albright Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Albright Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Albright Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Albright Foundation's EIN?
The Albright Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6837174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Albright Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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