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Alton Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT CLOUD, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Patricia D Alton. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $196K. Total assets have grown from $784K in 2011 to $1.2M 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to available records, Alton Foundation has made 116 grants totaling $607K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $147K and $304K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $304K distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $50K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 30 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.
Alton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 116 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WI, MA.
Alton Foundation has distributed a total of $607K across 116 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $50K.
Alton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alton Foundation is headquartered in SAINT CLOUD, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Alton Bonomo | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeanine P Alton-Ryan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Alton Baker | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis G Leisten | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$160K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
$155K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$42K
Distribution Amount
$100K
Total Grants
116
Total Giving
$607K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo ClinicALTON FUND FOR CANCER RESEARCH | Rochester, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Alumnae Association Of Smith CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Northampton, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mitchell Hamline School Of LawEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Great River Children'S MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Cloud, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Allina Health FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic FloridaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Weston, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Day AcademyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Palm Beach, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer Disease ResearchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Clarksburg, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Lapointe Community ClinicPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lapointe, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Land TrustPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedPROGRAM SUPPORT | Stillwater, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Orono Alliance For EducationEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Long Lake, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Lawyers Concerned For LawyersPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Conservation VolunteerPROGRAM SUPPORT | Congers, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Lake Minnetonka Conservation DistrictSUPPORT FOR "SAVE THE LAKE" | Mound, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Jacksonville UniversityEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | North Jacksonville, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Outreach And Comm PartnersSUPPORT FOR SLEEP OUT 2023 | Plymouth, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Lift GaragePROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire DepartmentHELP FUND EQUIPMENT AND/OR REPAIRS, BUILDING EXPANSIONS AND TRAINING EXPENSES FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, EMT, AND EMR PERSONNEL | Grand Marais, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Minnetonka Center For The ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Wayzata, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Mount Olivet Rolling AcresPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chahassen, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Madeline Island Public LibraryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lapointe, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkPROGRAM SUPPORT - PURPLE RIDE | El Segundo, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lapointe Volunteer Fire DepartmentPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lapointe, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado BoulderEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| The Blake SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Hopkins, MN | $200 | 2023 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital FoundationADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Nature ConservancyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Cleveland ClinicPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cleveland, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Lapointe Community Clinic IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | La Pointe, WI | $5K | 2022 |