Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Birmingham, AL EIN: 59-6782085

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $212K.

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation at a glance

In short: Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation gave $126K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $63K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$126,316
+16.6% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
2
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$63,158
+16.6% vs 2025
Median grant
$63,158
Total assets
$2,145,065
+3.5% vs 2025
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

Florida State University: $63KFlorida State University$63KUniversity of Florida: $63KUniversity of Florida$63K

The largest 2026 recipient was Florida State University ($63K). Together the top 2 received $126K.

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K4$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

GainesvilleTallahasseeSt PetersburgLakelandProvidencePrescott

How Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 102% 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

$0$50K$100K$150K7 grants2021 4 grants2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024 2 grants2025 2 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2021) to $126K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $126K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida State University Tallahassee, FLScholarship$63,158
University of Florida Gainesville, FLScholarship$63,158
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$2,145,065$248,263$174,948$126,3162$134,303$212,450$131,972
2025$2,072,545$222,699$149,727$108,3462$116,093$188,804$126,316
2024$2,000,578$61,739$138,583$100,5004$107,610$31,661$115,582
2023$2,078,110$167,611$153,899$114,0004$121,467$138,621$110,459
2022$2,067,548$247,592$160,346$114,0004$121,024$212,745$118,605
2021$1,980,945$200,908$122,050$84,0007—$178,044$117,524

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Regions Bank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $27K (2021) → $35K (2026)

  • Principal Registrar

    Awards Committee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Superintendent

    Awards Committee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Regions Bank — Trustee: $35KRegions BankTrustee$35K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $35K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation

How much does Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation give each year?

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation gave $126K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $108K across 2 grants.

How large is Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation?

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation operate?

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida, Rhode Island.

What is Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation's EIN?

Alexander J Grossman Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6782085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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