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Alena Foundation is a private corporation based in ROYAL OAK, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Jennifer E Roop. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $763K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Alena Foundation has made 59 grants totaling $508K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $150K in 2020 to $238K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Alena Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI.
Alena Foundation has distributed a total of $508K across 59 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $25K.
Alena Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alena Foundation is headquartered in ROYAL OAK, MI.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane L Lambert | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristen M Lambert | PRESIDENT/SE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen J Lambert | VP/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Roop | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$134K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$123K
Contributions
$10K
Net Investment Income
$90K
Distribution Amount
$121K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$508K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 StrongGENERAL FUND | Oxford, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Ready For LifeSTUDENT TUITION SUPPORT | Grand Rapids, MI | $13K | 2022 |
| Capuchin Soup KitchenROSA PARKS YOUTH PROGRAMS | Detroit, MI | $12K | 2022 |
| 4 Pawz StrongPURCHASE & DOG TRAINING | Brighton, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Oxfordorion Fish Food PantryFOOD | Oxford, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Education CommunityFOUNTAINS IN THE GARDENS | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Vista MariaVISTA READS & COUNSELING OF VICTIMS | Dearborn Heights, MI | $7K | 2022 |
| Midmichigan HealthCLARE COUNTY COMPASSIONATE NEED FUND | Midland, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Pere Marquette District LibraryTECHNOLOGY SERVICES | Clare, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Clare Public SchoolsLITERACY PROGRAM | Clare, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Rochester Community FoundationFOOD | Rochester, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Building Beds 4 KidsGENERAL FUND | Oak Park, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Hazel Park High School ProgramSCHOLARSHIPS | Hazel Park, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Farwell Area School DistrictLITERACY PROGRAM | Farwell, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Oxford Open HandedSUPPORT GENERAL FUND | Oxford, MI | $4K | 2022 |
| Releaf MichiganTREE PLANTING | Ann Arbor, MI | $3K | 2022 |
| Yoga By Design FoundationGENERAL | Birmingham, MI | $10K | 2021 |
| Clare County Community FoundationKIWANIS FOUNDATION LT SCHOLARSHIP FD | Clare, MI | $9K | 2021 |
| Hazel Park High SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Hazel Park, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Blessings In A Backpack OxfordFOOD | Rochester, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| The Art ExperienceYOUTH PROGRAMS | Pontiac, MI | $5K | 2021 |
| Oxford Community SchoolsCLASS OF 2022 | Oxford, MI | $1K | 2021 |