The John L and Corrinne Alpert
The John L and Corrinne Alpert is a private foundation located in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 40 grants totaling $10,341 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, education, environmental protection, humanitarian aid, and gun violence prevention.
The John L and Corrinne Alpert at a glance
In short: The John L and Corrinne Alpert gave $10K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $258.525), mostly in New York. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,341
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $259
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $63,807
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (9 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John L and Corrinne Alpert
- 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: 292 Lafayette Street 3W, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (917) 576-0204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John L and Corrinne Alpert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Yorkers Against Gun Violence ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other listed shares were Virginia, 8%; Maryland, 8%; Massachusetts, 6%; and Pennsylvania, 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John L and Corrinne Alpert open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 40 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $162; repeat grants $287. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $200 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence New York, NY | Various Charitable Activities | $1,200 |
| The Cooper Union New York, NY | Various Charitable Activitiesvarious Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | Various Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Protect the Adirondacks North Creek, NY | Various Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA | Various Charitable Activities | $500 |
| United Help Ukraine Gaithersburg, MD | Various Charitable Activities | $500 |
| Williston Northampton Fund Easthampton, MA | Various Charitable Activities | $500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Various Charitable Activities | $420 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Various Charitable Activities | $400 |
| North Country Public Radio (NCPR) Canton, NY | Various Charitable Activities | $365 |
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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 | $63,807 | $8,742 | $11,415 | $10,341 | 40 | $11,415 | $8,742 |
| 2024 | $66,480 | $8,831 | $10,698 | $9,631 | 37 | $10,698 | $8,831 |
| 2023 | $68,347 | $8,716 | $9,246 | $8,379 | 27 | $9,246 | $8,716 |
| 2022 | $68,877 | $4,837 | $7,778 | $6,759 | 20 | $7,778 | $4,837 |
| 2021 | $71,818 | $8,557 | $8,558 | $7,188 | 24 | $8,558 | $8,557 |
| 2020 | $70,814 | $7,528 | $10,389 | $8,870 | 30 | — | $7,528 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, environmental groups, humanitarian organizations, and advocacy groups. For example, Protect the Adirondacks describes its own mission as protecting the natural environment and human communities of the Adirondack Park and New York State Forest Preserve. United Help Ukraine describes its mission as providing critical support to people in Ukraine, including humanitarian, medical, and psychological assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $10,341. Grants ranged from $14 to $1,200, with a median of $175. Selected recipients included New Yorkers Against Gun Violence ($1,200), The Cooper Union ($1,000), PBS Foundation ($500), Protect the Adirondacks ($500), Swarthmore College ($500), United Help Ukraine ($500), and Williston Northampton Fund ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Alpert, Foster De Jesus, Abbe Levin, and Julie De Jesus-Evans as trustees.
The John L and Corrinne Alpert's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abbe Levin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Alpert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Foster De Jesus
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie De Jesus-Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 John L and Corrinne Alpert
How much does The John L and Corrinne Alpert give each year?
The John L and Corrinne Alpert gave $10K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 37 grants.
What is The John L and Corrinne Alpert's typical grant size?
The John L and Corrinne Alpert's median grant in 2025 was $175, and its average grant was $259, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John L and Corrinne Alpert that year got $162 on average.
Where does The John L and Corrinne Alpert give grants?
The John L and Corrinne Alpert gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The John L and Corrinne Alpert give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The John L and Corrinne Alpert's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Charitable Activities" (38 grants).
Who are The John L and Corrinne Alpert's largest grantees?
The John L and Corrinne Alpert's largest 2025 grantees include New Yorkers Against Gun Violence ($1,200), The Cooper Union ($1,000) and PBS Foundation ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John L and Corrinne Alpert?
The John L and Corrinne Alpert reported $64K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What does The John L and Corrinne Alpert fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, environmental groups, humanitarian organizations, and advocacy groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John L and Corrinne Alpert?
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 John L and Corrinne Alpert's EIN?
The John L and Corrinne Alpert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3440361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John L and Corrinne Alpert 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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