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A large share of Altrusa International Foundation Inc’s 2023 grantmaking went to disaster relief, with $10,000 awards to World Central Kitchen, UNICEF, International Disaster Emergency Services, American Red Cross, Northside Christian Church, and Doctors Without Borders. That pattern sits alongside support for Altrusa clubs’ own service projects, children’s camps, and medical care for children, showing a funder that combines emergency response with chapter-based community service. The foundation is a public charity with $186,056 in annual grants and $4,173,978 in assets on file for 2023. Its recent grants also show direct support for local Altrusa affiliates’ project work. Altrusa International of Enterprise Al, Altrusa International of San Antonio TX, Altrusa International of Anaheim California, Altrusa International of Chula Vista California, and Altrusa International of Downtown Dallas Texas each received $8,000 for community service projects. Other awards went to Sherwood Forest Camp Inc for support for underserved or ill children and to The Healing Hands Foundation for medical care for children. The funding pattern suggests a national network of club-led projects rather than a single issue area or one-off response.
Disaster relief is the clearest theme in the recent grants. The foundation gave $10,000 to World Central Kitchen for disaster relief and $10,000 to Doctors Without Borders for the same purpose, along with a $9,500 grant to Graves County Board of Education for disaster releif. Those awards align with the year-round disaster relief aid program described in its grantmaking structure. The foundation also supports children’s health and respite programming. Sherwood Forest Camp Inc received $10,000 for support camp for underserved/ill children, while The Healing Hands Foundation received $7,500 for medical care for children. Medicine for Mali was awarded $7,000 for medical care for children. Community service through Altrusa clubs is another recurring area. Several club affiliates received $8,000 awards for community service projects, and the program structure includes project grants for Altrusa Clubs, ASTRA Clubs, and districts.
Typical grants cluster tightly around a small range: the p25 is $6,800, median is $8,000, and p75 is $10,000. That fits a pattern of modest, project-level awards rather than large institutional grants. The foundation is a public charity and a regular funder, not a DAF. Recent grants show both outside grantees and Altrusa-affiliated recipients, with club and district support appearing alongside direct-service awards. Several named recipients recur by type rather than as repeated organizations, especially disaster-response groups and Altrusa clubs. Unsolicited applications are accepted for multiple active programs, including Project Grants, New Club Charter Grants, Disaster Relief Aid, and Club 52 Grants.
Current and upcoming funding from Altrusa International Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Only Altrusa-affiliated organizations (Altrusa Clubs, ASTRA Clubs, and Altrusa Districts). Applicants must be current with any required follow-up reports from previous awards.
Deadline: Cycle One application deadline: September 15. Cycle Two application deadline: March 15. Two grant cycles each fiscal year (June 1-May 31).
$186K
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$728K
Most grants fall between $7K and $10K, with a median of $8K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$8K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in IN.
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Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the recent list, with 23 grants and 100% going to U.S. recipients. Indiana appears most often by grant count, and the named recipients include Noblesville, New Albany, and multiple other Indiana locations. Other repeated cities include Washington, DC; Dallas, TX; and Anaheim, CA. The recent grants also reach St. Louis, MO; Mayfield, KY; Mesa, AZ; and Freeland, MD, showing a broad national spread rather than concentration in Illinois, where the foundation is headquartered.
The foundation funds disaster relief groups, children’s health and camp programs, and Altrusa club service projects. In the recent grants list, awards went to World Central Kitchen, UNICEF, American Red Cross, Sherwood Forest Camp Inc, The Healing Hands Foundation, and multiple Altrusa club affiliates for community service projects.
Typical awards are in the low thousands. The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $6,800, a median of $8,000, and a p75 of $10,000. Many recent grants land at $8,000 or $10,000, with smaller project awards also appearing in the active programs.
Yes, for several programs. Project Grants, New Club Charter Grants, Disaster Relief Aid, and Club 52 Grants all accept unsolicited applications. Other award programs, including the Wilma B. Hogan Enduring Community Project Award and the Anna H. Settle Community Leadership Award, are not open to unsolicited applications.
Recent grants are all in the United States, and the geographic scope of giving is national. Indiana is the top state by grant count, with recipient cities including Noblesville and New Albany. Other recent recipient locations include Washington, DC; Dallas, TX; Anaheim, CA; and St. Louis, MO.
Active programs cover community service projects, disaster relief, children’s health and camps, leadership awards, and individual education support. The named focus areas include literacy, education, economic well-being, quality of life, emergency response, medical care for children, and vocational or technical training.
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Who can apply: Clubs chartered less than 12 months from application date. Applications must be received on or before the charter anniversary (within 12 months).
Deadline: Applications may be submitted any time during the 12 months following the club's charter date; must be received on or before the charter anniversary.
Who can apply: Requests must be initiated by a written request from a District Governor to the International Foundation. The project should benefit at least 100 community members and include a narrative of the need and project, an estimated number of recipients affected, the name of the nonprofit for which aid is requested, and a statement from the nonprofit describing the need.
Deadline: Available year-round.
Who can apply: Awards are made to external organizations (non-Altrusa entities) providing services aligned with the program mission. Altrusa Clubs, ASTRA Clubs, Local Club Foundations, and Altrusa Districts are not eligible.
Deadline: Two annual funding cycles: September 15 for international healthcare and education initiatives; March 15 for camps for children with disabilities or affected by disease.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| UNICEF | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES | NOBLESVILLE, IN | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP INC | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT CAMP FOR UNDERSERVED/ILL CHILDREN |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | NEW ALBANY, IN | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | MESA, AZ | $10,000 | 2023 | DISASTER RELIEF |
| GRAVES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | MAYFIELD, KY | $9,500 | 2023 | DISASTER RELEIF |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ENTERPRISE AL | ENTERPRISE, AL | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF SAN ANTONIO TX | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA | ANAHEIM, CA | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA | CHULA VISTA, CA | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF DOWNTOWN DALLAS TEXAS | DALLAS, TX | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF DALLAS-FORT WORTH TEXAS | DALLAS, TX | $8,000 | 2023 | PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| THE HEALING HANDS FOUNDATION | FREELAND, MD | $7,500 | 2023 | MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN |
| MEDICINE FOR MALI | JOHNSON, IA | $7,000 | 2023 | MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC | RICHARDSON, TX | $7,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF EASTERN SIERRA | BISHOP, CA | $6,600 | 2023 | PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF EUGENE OR | CRESWELL, OR | $6,456 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF BENTONVILLE- BELLA VISTA | BENTONVILLE, AR | $6,000 | 2023 | FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF RENOSPARKS NV | SPARKS, NV | $6,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON CO | SPRINGDALE, AR | $6,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
| ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF FREEMONT NE | FREEMONT, NE | $6,000 | 2023 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS |
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN
$10,000DISASTER RELIEF
UNICEF
$10,000DISASTER RELIEF
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER EMERGENCY SERVICES
$10,000DISASTER RELIEF
SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP INC
$10,000SUPPORT CAMP FOR UNDERSERVED/ILL CHILDREN
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$10,000DISASTER RELIEF
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$10,000DISASTER RELIEF
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$10,000DISASTER RELIEF
GRAVES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
$9,500DISASTER RELEIF
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ENTERPRISE AL
$8,000PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF SAN ANTONIO TX
$8,000PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA
$8,000PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA
$8,000PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF DOWNTOWN DALLAS TEXAS
$8,000PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF DALLAS-FORT WORTH TEXAS
$8,000PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
THE HEALING HANDS FOUNDATION
$7,500MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN
MEDICINE FOR MALI
$7,000MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC
$7,000PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF EASTERN SIERRA
$6,600PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF EUGENE OR
$6,456PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF BENTONVILLE- BELLA VISTA
$6,000FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF RENOSPARKS NV
$6,000PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON CO
$6,000PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF FREEMONT NE
$6,000PROVIDE FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS