The Alphadyne Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in December 2020 in New York City. Founded by Philippe Khuong-Huu, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Alphadyne Asset Management, the foundation was created in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It operates as a low-profile, invitation-only funder that works exclusively with preselected charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.2M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+132.0% YoY
Grant Count
34
+112.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+9.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports the performing arts and organizations that work to alleviate poverty and create economic opportunity.
Primary funding priorities include:
- Arts and Culture — Programs providing community access to the arts, including dance, music, and multidisciplinary arts organizations with emphasis on participatory programming
- Human Services — Health, housing, and other services for vulnerable people
- Poverty Alleviation and Economic Opportunity — Organizations addressing food security and supplies for people in need
The foundation's grantmaking has evolved since inception. Early awards primarily supported arts and culture organizations during the pandemic, while more recent giving has expanded to emphasize health, housing, and services for vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $20,000 – $500,000
Invitation Only
** Invitation only — the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or applications. Grants are awarded through trustee discretion to preselected organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily focuses on New York City, with some grants extending beyond NYC. Secondary geographic areas of interest include Massachusetts and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,161,620 | 2024 |
| Total Revenues | $2,331,362 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,213,202 | 2024 |
| Total Giving | $2,136,600 | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $17,000,000 | 2023 |
| Total Expenses | $1,010,000 | 2023 |
| Annual Giving | $921,000 | 2023 |
The foundation maintains zero liabilities and operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,161,620 | $17,043,460 | $456 |
| Revenue | $2,331,362 | $18,056,316 | $1,992,700 |
| Expenses | $2,213,202 | $1,013,312 | $1,992,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,213,202 | $1,007,749 | $1,982,865 |
| Net Investment Income | $99,297 | $36,598 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $916,436 | $92,022 | $71 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder: Philippe Khuong-Huu, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Alphadyne Asset Management
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN-LOUIS RUSSO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| HELEN KIM CHUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH REGAN RESIG 6-30-24 | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PHILIPPE KHUONG-HUU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 117 State Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 806-3726
Note: The foundation does not maintain a publicly available website or accept unsolicited inquiries via email.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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