Alexander Foundation Inc
Alexander Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, wildlife protection, and education.
Alexander Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alexander Foundation Inc gave $7.7M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $203K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,695,000
- +1597.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +1166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $202,500
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $66,728,111
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alexander Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza 34Th Floor, New York, NY 10111
Phone: (212) 832-5280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 94 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to recipients in New York (32%), Indiana (22%), and Vermont (13%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%) and California (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alexander Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 374% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $453K (2023) to $7.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $1,700,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc Underhill, VT | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Teach for All New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| African Parks Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | General Support | $400,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Mongabayorg Menlo Park, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Property and Environment Research Center Bozeman, MT | General Support | $200,000 |
| Sahara Conservation Fund Marana, AZ | General Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,728,111 | $6,057,197 | $8,658,547 | $7,695,000 | 38 | $7,713,718 | $4,973,295 | $5,837,571 |
| 2023 | $69,329,461 | $4,512,922 | $1,812,743 | $453,333 | 3 | $463,524 | $3,066,335 | $5,373,358 |
| 2022 | $66,629,282 | $-3,259,216 | $10,461,633 | $7,105,000 | 31 | $7,105,000 | — | $3,408,057 |
| 2021 | $80,350,131 | $5,787,143 | $4,087,342 | $1,625,000 | 13 | $1,625,000 | $4,280,896 | $3,901,946 |
| 2020 | $78,432,916 | $6,451,996 | $2,948,305 | $965,000 | 9 | — | $4,213,510 | $3,798,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose stated missions include community-based conservation, protecting wildlife and habitats, and education. For example, Maliasili Initiatives says its mission is to accelerate community-based conservation through local organizations; Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, and education; and Teach For All received a $1,000,000 general support grant.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $7,695,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,700,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The largest grants included $1,700,000 to Renaissance Charitable Foundation, $1,000,000 to Maliasili Initiatives, and $1,000,000 to Teach For All. Other notable grants were $500,000 to African Parks Foundation and $400,000 to Wildlife Conservation Society. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory Alexander as president, Jennifer Chiu as secretary, Scott M. O’Connell as treasurer, and Fred Nelson and Gerard Alexander as directors.
Alexander Foundation Inc is led by Gregory Alexander, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory Alexander
President
Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Nelson
Director
Officer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Alexander
Director
Officer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chiu
Secretary
Officer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott M. O'Connell
Treasurer
Officer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Foundation Inc
How much does Alexander Foundation Inc give each year?
Alexander Foundation Inc gave $7.7M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $453K across 3 grants.
What is Alexander Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alexander Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $202,500, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander Foundation Inc give grants?
Alexander Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (22%) and Vermont (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Arlington, VA (5 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Alexander Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alexander Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alexander Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alexander Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Renaissance Charitable Foundation ($1,700,000), Maliasili Initiatives Inc ($1,000,000) and Teach for All ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander Foundation Inc?
Alexander Foundation Inc reported $66.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations whose stated missions include community-based conservation, protecting wildlife and habitats, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alexander Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3985244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alexander Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alexander Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alexander-foundation-inc-morg_c7228777d71e4f65affb3a3313232ec0
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