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Also known as: C/O KING & OLIASON PLLC
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Alta Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is King & Oliason Pllc. It holds total assets of $464K. Annual income is reported at $108K. Total assets have decreased from $881K in 2011 to $483K in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Utah, Oklahoma and Colorado. According to available records, Alta Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $215K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $89K in 2021 to $45K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $79K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$76K
Based on 3 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.
Alta Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, AZ, CO.
Alta Foundation has distributed a total of $215K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $79K.
Alta Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alta Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David R Bishop | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ginger Schmersal | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynda F Bishop | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda Bishop | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$54K
Total Assets
$483K
Fair Market Value
$728K
Net Worth
$476K
Grants Paid
$45K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$19K
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$215K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center For Humanitarian Outreach And Intercultural ExchangeHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Draper, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Arizona Friends Of Foster Children FoundationFOSTER CARE SUPPORT SERVICES | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Mesa United WayFOSTER 360 PROGRAM - FOSTER CARE SUPPORT SERVICES | Mesa, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Thrive Az Foster Care Prevention Reunification And Aged OutFOSTER CARE SUPPORT SERVICES | Peoria, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Battle Creek Community FoundationEDUCATION | Battle Creek, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Foster ArizonaFOSTER CARE SUPPORT SERVICES | Mesa, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| Take Two Alternative Educational Services Of Southern Oklahoma IncEDUCATION | Ardmore, OK | $3K | 2023 |
| Arizona MusicfestMUSIC | Scottsdale, AZ | $3K | 2023 |
| Choice HumanitarianHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | West Jordan, UT | $79K | 2022 |
| Take Two Alternative Educational ServicesEDUCATION | Ardmore, OK | $3K | 2022 |
| Upper Pine River Fire Protection DistrictHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Bayfield, CO | $10K | 2021 |
| Reining Horse Sports FoundationHEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Oklahoma City, OK | $3K | 2021 |