Alexander Host Foundation
The Alexander Host Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut. It supports other tax-exempt organizations through contributions and states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities. Its filing says it prefers environmental issues, particularly water quality.
Alexander Host Foundation at a glance
In short: Alexander Host Foundation gave $228K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $227,725
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,326
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,313,042
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alexander Host Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter request as the application material, identifies N George Host as the contact, and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It prefers environmental issues, particularly water quality.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: N George Host
Mailing address: 725 Palm Trail Apt 6, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (203) 626-1070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander Host Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Appalachian Mountain Club ($150K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 174 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (66%), Massachusetts (14%), Connecticut (12%), New Hampshire (4%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alexander Host Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 36 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 136% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 206% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $228K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Mountain Club New York, NY | Further Environment | $150,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition New Bedford, MA | Further Environment | $10,000 |
| CTLCV Hartford, CT | Further Environment | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust Greenwich, CT | Further Environment | $5,000 |
| Musc Foundation Marion, MA | Further Environment | $5,000 |
| Save the Sound New Haven, CT | Further Environment | $5,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust Marion, MA | Further Environment | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust Hanover, NH | Further Environment | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Washington, DC | Further Environment | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Merrifield, VA | Further Environment | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,313,042 | $218,835 | $244,873 | $227,725 | 36 | $227,725 | $189,014 | $110,472 |
| 2024 | $2,140,880 | $242,235 | $190,596 | $175,325 | 36 | $175,325 | $214,081 | $104,101 |
| 2023 | $1,980,661 | $150,286 | $138,592 | $125,725 | 32 | $125,725 | $122,175 | $90,790 |
| 2022 | $1,701,276 | $162,728 | $107,853 | $96,325 | 32 | $96,325 | $136,816 | $88,256 |
| 2021 | $2,131,676 | $199,026 | $123,400 | $111,625 | 38 | $111,625 | $175,644 | $96,036 |
| 2020 | $1,861,722 | $139,661 | $100,013 | $90,125 | 43 | — | $103,475 | $77,732 |
| 2019 | $1,702,884 | $121,182 | $117,315 | $107,775 | 43 | — | $85,312 | $75,955 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander Host Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Its filing identifies environmental issues, especially water quality, as preferred areas for giving.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working on land and water conservation. For example, Buzzards Bay Coalition describes its mission as protecting, restoring, and supporting the sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Save the Sound says it works to protect and improve the land, air, and water of the Long Island Sound region. The Upper Valley Land Trust describes its work as helping people conserve land and permanently protect farms, forests, wildlife habitat, water resources, trails, and scenic landscapes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $227,725. Grants ranged from $225 to $150,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grant was $150,000 to Appalachian Mountain Club for “further environment.” Other notable grants included $10,000 to Buzzards Bay Coalition and $5,000 each to CTLCV, Greenwich Land Trust, MUSC Foundation, Save the Sound, Sippican Lands Trust, and Upper Valley Land Trust, all for “further environment.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeanne Host, T Amory Host, and Elizabeth Host as trustees, and N George Host as president.
Alexander Host Foundation is led by N. George Host, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
N. George Host
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Host
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Host
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
T. Amory Host
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christian T. Host (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Host Foundation
How much does Alexander Host Foundation give each year?
Alexander Host Foundation gave $228K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $175K across 36 grants.
What is Alexander Host Foundation's typical grant size?
Alexander Host Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,326, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander Host Foundation give grants?
Alexander Host Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwich, CT (9 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Marion, MA (3 grants) and Concord, NH (3 grants).
Does Alexander Host Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander Host Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Environment" (36 grants).
Who are Alexander Host Foundation's largest grantees?
Alexander Host Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Appalachian Mountain Club ($150,000), Buzzards Bay Coalition ($10,000) and CTLCV ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander Host Foundation?
Alexander Host Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander Host Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Its filing identifies environmental issues, especially water quality, as preferred areas for giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander Host Foundation?
The filing lists a letter request as the application material, identifies N George Host as the contact, and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexander Host Foundation's EIN?
Alexander Host Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2549698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alexander Host Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alexander-host-foundation-morg_9cee993d52324a49ac0338fd8bf18375
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