Alexander Host Foundation
Alexander Host Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Established in 1985, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization that supports other charitable entities through financial contributions rather than direct charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$175K
+39.5% YoY
Grant Count
36
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+24.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental Education
- Science Education
- Renewable Energy
- Community and School Gardens
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$1,000–$75,000
Average Grant
amount: Varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $1,980,661
- Total revenue: $150,286
- Total expenses: $138,000+
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 6.1% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,140,880 | $1,980,661 | $1,701,276 |
| Revenue | $242,235 | $150,286 | $162,728 |
| Expenses | $190,596 | $138,592 | $107,853 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $175,325 | $125,725 | $96,325 |
| Net Investment Income | $214,081 | $122,175 | $136,816 |
| Distributable Amount | $104,101 | $90,790 | $88,256 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANNE HOST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| N GEORGE HOST | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| T AMORY HOST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH HOST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 35 Mason Street Greenwich, CT 06830
Tax Information:
- EIN: 22-2549698
- Tax-exempt status: Designated 501(c)(3), effective December 1985
- IRS filing requirement: Form 990-PF
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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