Alliance for Higher Education in Prison
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Alliance for Higher Education in Prison?
Alliance for Higher Education in Prison is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($500K), The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc ($150K), Trellis Foundation ($120K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Alliance for Higher Education in Prison between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Trellis Foundation | $120,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $110,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Allen Wyoming Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Laughing Gull Foundation | $90,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ecmc Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $950K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $120K.
What grants has Alliance for Higher Education in Prison received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Allen Wyoming Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Trellis Foundation | STRATEGIC | $10,000 |
| 2025 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Jobs and Family Economic Security | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS INCLUDING AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR CURRENTLY INCARCERATED STUDENTS AND ALUMNI AND AN ANNUAL ONLINE CONFERENCE FOR CURRENTLY INCARCERATED STUDENTS TO BE HELD INSIDE MULTIPLE CARCERAL FACILITIES | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SERVICES | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Trellis Foundation | STRATEGIC | $110,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Jobs and Family Economic Security | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Laughing Gull Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90,000 |
| 2023 | Ecmc Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Alliance for Higher Education in Prison?
Alliance for Higher Education in Prison is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($500K), The Austin E Knowlton Foundation Inc ($150K), Trellis Foundation ($120K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Alliance for Higher Education in Prison between 2023–2025.
Who is Alliance for Higher Education in Prison's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Alliance for Higher Education in Prison, with $500K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Alliance for Higher Education in Prison received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Alliance for Higher Education in Prison across 9 grants from 7 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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