Algar Foundation

Algar Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts with $12.2M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$12.2Mtotal assets
2018IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Algar Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $458K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • New Venture Fund Fbo The Fund For A Safer Future $50K
  • Utec $40K
  • Gunsdown Inc $40K
  • Issue One $30K
  • Citizens Schools $30K
  • Maine College Of Art $25K
  • Breakwater Learning $25K
  • Sandoway Discovery Center $25K
  • The Children's Room $10K
  • Center For Disaster Philanthropy $10K
  • College For Social Innovation $10K
  • Doctors Without Borders Usa Inc $10K
  • Full Plates Full Potential $10K
  • Le Jardin Academy $10K
  • Maine Donor Alliance Fund $10K
  • Sail Maine Inc $10K
  • Brookline Arts Center $10K
  • Caridad Center $10K
  • Children's Museum And Theatre Of Maine $7K
  • Unity School $5K
  • Tides Foundation Fbo Movement Voter Fund $5K
  • Surfrider Foundation $5K
  • St Andrews School Of Boca Raton $5K
  • Space Gallery $5K
  • Portland Parks Conservancy $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$751K
  • FY2020$870K
  • FY2021$705K
  • FY2022$662K
  • FY2023$464K

About Algar Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
  • EIN823859833
  • IRS ruling2018

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Algar Foundation?

Algar Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts with $12.2M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Algar Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Algar Foundation?

Algar Foundation's EIN is 823859833. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Algar Foundation?

Private foundations like Algar Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Algar Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.