The Alora Charitable Foundation
The Alora Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dover, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including cancer research and advocacy, university programs, disaster relief, and other causes.
The Alora Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alora Charitable Foundation gave $541K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $541,050
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,646
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,010
- Total assets
- $18,025,477
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (37% 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 The Alora Charitable 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 The Green Suite B, Dover, DE 19901
Phone: (202) 361-6277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alora Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($200K). Together the top 10 received $540K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 26 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (37%), Ohio (34%), Massachusetts (20%), New York (4%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alora Charitable Foundation gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $541K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Center for Lobular Breast Cancer | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Charitable Giving | $185,000 |
| Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance White Horse Beach, MA | Lobular Breast Cancer Advocacy and Research | $100,000 |
| Pledgeling Foundation San Francisco, CA | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Greater Los Angeles Region | $21,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Cancer Research | $10,750 |
| Trustees of Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | University Programs | $10,320 |
| Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY | Childrens Hospital | $5,020 |
| Netherland American Foundation New York, NY | Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Old Lahaina Luau Star Noodle Leoda's Employee Fund Lahaina, HI | Disaster Relief - Wildfires | $2,020 |
| Her Future Coalition St Augustine, FL | Human Trafficking Advocacy | $515 |
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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 | $18,025,477 | $596,889 | $553,264 | $541,050 | 14 | $549,006 | $594,651 | $787,731 |
| 2023 | $17,981,017 | $3,562,512 | $707,253 | $507,553 | 11 | $513,235 | $9,768,541 | $542,588 |
| 2022 | $15,125,758 | $7,529,225 | $57,867 | $50,000 | 1 | $57,867 | $2,848,146 | $518,806 |
| 2021 | $7,654,400 | $7,671,566 | $17,166 | — | — | $17,166 | — | $35,439 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alora Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $788K 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 include support for cancer-related organizations and programs. The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance says its mission is to raise awareness of invasive lobular breast cancer and the need for more research, and to provide information and foster partnerships. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society grant was designated for cancer research. Other grants included university programs, disaster relief, and charitable giving.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $541,050. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $200,000, with a median of $5,010.
The largest listed grants were $200,000 to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for a Center for Lobular Breast Cancer; $185,000 to Fidelity Charitable for charitable giving; and $100,000 to the Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance for lobular breast cancer advocacy and research. Other listed grants included $21,000 to Pledgeling Foundation for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Greater Los Angeles Region; $10,750 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for cancer research; and $10,320 to the Trustees of Boston College for university programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer L. Butler as president and secretary, and Jeffrey B. Butler as treasurer.
The Alora Charitable Foundation is led by Jennifer L. Butler, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer L. Butler
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Butler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Alora Charitable Foundation
How much does The Alora Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Alora Charitable Foundation gave $541K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $508K across 11 grants.
What is The Alora Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alora Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,010, and its average grant was $38,646, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alora Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Alora Charitable Foundation's top state is Texas, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (34%) and Massachusetts (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Alora Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Alora Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Alora Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alora Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($200,000), Fidelity Charitable ($185,000) and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alora Charitable Foundation?
The Alora Charitable Foundation reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $549K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $788K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Alora Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for cancer-related organizations and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alora Charitable 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 The Alora Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Alora Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2257870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Alora Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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