The Alton Family Foundation
The Alton Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Spokane, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K.
The Alton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alton Family Foundation gave $44K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,360
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,393
- -40.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,872
- Primary geography
- Washington (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Alton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NW Christian Schools Inc ($9K). Together the top 6 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 55 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alton Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2025) to $678K (2019). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NW Christian Schools Inc Spokane, WA | Tuition Assistance | $8,872 |
| The Oaks Spokane, WA | Charitable | $8,872 |
| Corbin College Salem, OR | Tuition Assistance | $8,872 |
| Evergreen Freedom Foundation Olympia, WA | Charitable | $8,872 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Charitable | $6,654 |
| Spokane Youth for Christ Spokane, WA | Charitable | $2,218 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $47,979 | $44,360 | 6 | $44,360 | — |
| 2024 | $47,979 | $151,348 | $101,021 | $99,990 | 8 | $101,021 | — |
| 2023 | $34,000 | — | $95,429 | $93,551 | 15 | $95,429 | — |
| 2022 | $93,081 | $-230,504 | $89,454 | $86,540 | 8 | $88,540 | — |
| 2021 | $604,879 | $227,860 | $172,780 | $169,468 | 18 | $171,876 | $2,185 |
| 2020 | $407,884 | $267,996 | $461,031 | $454,310 | 33 | — | $4,516 |
| 2019 | $550,994 | $446,645 | $695,461 | $678,120 | 33 | — | $7,343 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alton Family Foundation's only listed officer is Wtb Co Kristin Thompson Kristin Thompson, Successor of on every filing since 2024 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wtb Co Kristin Thompson Kristin Thompson
Successor of
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Duane Alton (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Alton Family Foundation
How much does The Alton Family Foundation give each year?
The Alton Family Foundation gave $44K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 8 grants.
What is The Alton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alton Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,872, and its average grant was $7,393, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alton Family Foundation give grants?
The Alton Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (20%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (3 grants).
Does The Alton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Alton Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are The Alton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alton Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NW Christian Schools Inc ($8,872), The Oaks ($8,872) and Corbin College ($8,872), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is The Alton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Alton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3909838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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