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Private foundation · EIN 36-4831759

Alcoa Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Alcoa Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $9.12M in grants and contributions paid across 79 grants, with $150M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Teach for All Inc, Conservation Volunteers Australia and Anglicare Wa.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Teach for All IncNew York, NYFostering Teacher Wellbeing to Improve Student Outcomes$1,800,000
Conservation Volunteers AustraliaMount PleasantSeatosource - Peel-Harvey Catchment$600,000
Anglicare WaEast PerthYoung Hearts$510,000
City of BunburyBunburyNoongar Arts Program Independent Art Space$490,000
ScitechWest PerthAlcoa Foundation Digital Technologies Enrichment Program$465,000
Fundacao De Integracao AmazonicaSanaremManiva Tapajos Project$430,000
The School Volunteer Program Ltd - Trading As Edconnect AustraliaMaylandsConnecting Generations for School Success$351,000
Associacao Grupo Mais UnidosSao PaulospExtension of the 1st Edition Of: Rede Amazonia +conectada Program$288,946
Rassemblement Des Jeunes Leaders De GuineeConakrySocio-Economic Empowerment Program for Girls/Women Impacted in the Boke Region$267,228
Kanya Donse FanyiBymisjonImproving Food Security and Nutrition in the Region of Boke$249,520
AusturbruEglisstaoirA Community Centre for Social Care in East Iceland$228,000
Instituto Juruti SustentavelJurutiBanco Juruti Sustentavel (banjus)$200,000
Association of Women Workers Organizations of the Lower AmazonSantaremStrong Women, Safe Children$150,000
National Network of Civil Society for Environment and Sustainable DevelopmeConakryParticipatory Reforestation Project Supporting Local Economic Initiatives.$150,000
Tropenbos SurinameParamariboCommunity Forestry in the District of Para$150,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCA $150,000 Grant Will Provide Fresh Meals, Food Ingredients for Wcks Kitchen Operations, and Other Support for Communities Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Mil$150,000
Instituto AlcoaSao PaulospHumanitarian Aid for Individuals and/Or Communities Impacted by the Floods in the State$100,000
Instituto Do Homem E Meio Ambiente Da AmazoniaBelemPromoting Public Visitation in the Jara Environmental Protection$100,000
Instituto De Socioeconomia SolidariaRepublica SpCasa Das Aguas Redesign, Future Vision Journey to Local Development$100,000
Martin Family InitiativeMontrealQuebec Urban Indigenous Early Years Feasibility Study$100,000
Cooperative Vallee Du Bras Du NordSaintraymondSustainable Development Optimization: Community and Territorial Involvement Action Plan$90,000
Scientist Factory AsOsloStem Summer School for Children$83,333
Stiftelsen Fee NorwayOsloEmpowering Children to Take Action and Build a Sustainable Future$83,333
Waalitj FoundationLathlainBuilding Capacity in First Nations Women Through Education and Community Impact Campaign Grant$80,000
University of Houston-VictoriaVictoria, TXMulti-Level Stem Engagement Program$79,309

The 25 largest of 79 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Alcoa Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Alcoa Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Alcoa Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $9,123,638 in grants and contributions paid (79 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Alcoa Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Teach for All Inc (NY), $1.8M, Conservation Volunteers Australia, $600K, Anglicare Wa, $510K, City of Bunbury, $490K and Scitech, $465K.