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Also known as: MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH INC
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Alpha Foundation For The Improvement Of Mine Safety And Hea is a private corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Amanda T Oberg. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $7.3M. Total assets have decreased from $47.8M in 2012 to $4.6M in 2024. 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 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Colorado, Virginia, California. According to available records, Alpha Foundation For The Improvement Of Mine Safety And Hea has made 157 grants totaling $18.2M, with a median grant of $80K. The foundation has distributed between $4.9M and $6.8M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $783K, with an average award of $116K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Kentucky, Illinois, which account for 29% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 21 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$111K
Average Grant
$131K
Largest Grant
$342K
Based on 37 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.
Alpha Foundation For The Improvement Of Mine Safety And Hea primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 157 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, KY, IL.
Alpha Foundation For The Improvement Of Mine Safety And Hea has distributed a total of $18.2M across 157 grants. The median grant size is $80K, with an average of $116K. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $783K.
Alpha Foundation For The Improvement Of Mine Safety And Hea typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alpha Foundation For The Improvement Of Mine Safety And Hea is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 21 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Barczak | Executive Dir. | $137K | $0 | $137K |
| Michael Karmis | Director | $80K | $0 | $80K |
| David H Wegman | Director | $80K | $0 | $80K |
| Keith Heasley | Director | $80K | $0 | $80K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
157
Total Giving
$18.2M
Average Grant
$116K
Median Grant
$80K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of KentuckyAutonomous Underground Mining Systems to Improve Safety - Intelligent Coal Mining | Lexington, KY | $339K | 2022 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute AndAFC518SP-89 - Collecting mine dust particles with liquid-coated vibrating meshes, Phase 2 | Blacksburg, VA | $205K | 2022 |
| Oakland UniversityAFC820-22 - Miniaturized and Low Cost Electrochemical Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor for Mine Dust Exposure Assessment | Rochester, MI | $195K | 2022 |
| University Of CaliforniaAFCTG20-98 - Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hard Rock Underground Miners | San Francisco, CA | $189K | 2022 |
| University Of Kentucky Research FouAFCRFP20-131 - Analysis of the Influence of Macro Fractures on Underground Coal MIne Ventilation Seals | Lexington, KY | $153K | 2022 |
| University Of NevadaEarly Warning Safety Hazard Predictor for Preventive Ventilation Management | Reno, NV | $141K | 2022 |
| University Of ArizonaTime Dependent Pumpable Roof Support Assessment | Tucson, AZ | $128K | 2022 |
| University Of UtahAFC820-82 Development of a wireless borehole instrument device to measure 3D rock mass stress an... | Salt Lake City, UT | $128K | 2022 |
| The Ucla FoundationAFC820-43 - The effect of coal and mine respirable dust size on lung cells and exposure assessment | Los Angeles, CA | $127K | 2022 |
| West Virginia University Research CAFCTG22r2-159 - Assessment of Pillar Stability in Underground Room & Pillar Mines from Autonomous Robotic Inspection | Morgantown, WV | $125K | 2022 |
| New Mexico Institute Of Mining TechAFCRFP20-130 - Demonstration of an intrinsically safe drone propulsion system for underground coal mining applications | Socorro, NM | $124K | 2022 |
| University Of IllinoisAFC417-1 - Characteristics of Dust and Risk Factors Associated with the Development of Rapidly Progressive Pneumoconiosis and Progressive Massive Fibrosis | Chicago, IL | $109K | 2022 |
| University Of San FranciscoAFCTG22r2-157 - Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress among Coal Miners | San Francisco, CA | $106K | 2022 |
| West Virginia University FoundationAFC719FO-101 - Mine-Specific, Geology-Dependent Pillar and Standing-Support Design Tools | Morgantown, WV | $85K | 2022 |
| University Of California At MercedAFC618SP-88 - Coal Mining Employment as a Risk Factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis | Berkeley, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| The Pennsylvania State UnivA Holistic Approach to Reducing Coal Workerb | University Park, PA | $73K | 2022 |
| Colorado School Of MinesAFC820-54 - Lifting the Veil: Fusing RaDAR and Sound to Provide Enhanced Perception in Obscured Environments | Golden, CO | $59K | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA