The Alden Foundation
The Alden Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $342K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $97K.
The Alden Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alden Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,748
- +43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,083
- +123.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $341,852
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Alden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Self Realization Fellowship ($19K). Together the top 9 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alden Foundation gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 296% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Self Realization Fellowship New York, NY | General | $18,950 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue New York, NY | Education/Scholarship | $16,094 |
| Freed & Kwon Humanitarian Medical Fund New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Discovery Institute Seattle, WA | General | $3,000 |
| Upper West Side Cinema Center New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Various Others at 500 and Below Various, NY | General | $1,905 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation East Hampton, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Children International Kansas City, MO | General | $770 |
| Lusgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Uniondale, NY | General | $529 |
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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 | $341,852 | $99,478 | $58,001 | $54,748 | 9 | $57,818 | $96,718 | $19,538 |
| 2023 | $307,491 | $150,727 | $41,093 | $38,178 | 14 | $40,913 | $150,547 | $10,557 |
| 2022 | $194,184 | $18,955 | $47,371 | $40,930 | 12 | $43,165 | $14,749 | $9,492 |
| 2021 | $221,652 | $84,270 | $32,411 | $28,563 | 7 | $30,587 | $82,346 | $14,938 |
| 2020 | $176,788 | $70,957 | $29,647 | $22,446 | 9 | — | $64,779 | $14,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alden Foundation is led by Denise Deshane, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Deshane
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Gelband
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Gelband
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Gelband
Director
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 The Alden Foundation
How much does The Alden Foundation give each year?
The Alden Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 14 grants.
What is The Alden Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alden Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,083, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alden Foundation give grants?
The Alden Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Alden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of The Alden Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alden Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alden Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Self Realization Fellowship ($18,950), Stephen Wise Free Synagogue ($16,094) and Freed & Kwon Humanitarian Medical Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alden Foundation?
The Alden Foundation reported $342K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Alden Foundation?
The Alden Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $342K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Alden Foundation's EIN?
The Alden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3594676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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