Alexander J Roepers Foundation
The Alexander J Roepers Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts and cultural heritage, cancer care and research, and youth development.
Alexander J Roepers Foundation at a glance
In short: Alexander J Roepers Foundation gave $253K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,535
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,426
- -91.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,359,547
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (58% 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 J Roepers Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Atlantic- 1301 Ave Of The Americas, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 484-5050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexander J Roepers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($60K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 42 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 58% for recipients in New York, 20% in Minnesota, 10% in Massachusetts, 2% in Connecticut, and 10% in a state not identified in the filing data provided. Named recipients include organizations in New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alexander J Roepers Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 498% 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 $234K (2023) to $890K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Support | $60,000 |
| Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association Minneapolis, MN | Support | $50,000 |
| Venetian Heritage Inc New York, NY | Support | $32,000 |
| St Andrews New School | Support | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | Support | $25,000 |
| The Boys' Club of New York New York, NY | Support | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,359,547 | $318,680 | $262,233 | $252,535 | 13 | $252,535 | $308,982 | $50,756 |
| 2023 | $1,109,958 | $-222,944 | $253,300 | $234,250 | 1 | $234,250 | $59,309 | $52,610 |
| 2022 | $1,695,226 | $898,357 | $487,121 | $438,750 | 1 | $439,000 | $853,994 | $53,737 |
| 2021 | $1,163,117 | $1,920,367 | $774,594 | $774,452 | 11 | $774,477 | $1,920,250 | — |
| 2020 | $21,198 | $143,607 | $890,134 | $889,736 | 16 | — | $143,459 | $19,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexander J Roepers Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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 include support for organizations whose own stated missions concern collecting and presenting art, preserving Venetian cultural heritage, preventing and treating cancer, and empowering boys and young men through programs and community support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $252,535. Grant amounts ranged from $2,535 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported grants were $60,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, $50,000 to Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association, $32,000 to Venetian Heritage Inc, and $25,000 each to St Andrews New School, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Harvard Business School.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art across times and cultures. Venetian Heritage says it supports cultural exchange between the U.S. and Italy and works to safeguard Venetian cultural heritage. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center describes its mission as leadership in cancer prevention, treatment, and cure through patient care, research, education, and outreach. The Boys’ Club of New York says it provides programs and a supportive community to empower boys and young men.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander J. Roepers as trustee.
Alexander J Roepers Foundation is led by Alexander J. Roepers, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander J. Roepers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/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 J Roepers Foundation
How much does Alexander J Roepers Foundation give each year?
Alexander J Roepers Foundation gave $253K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $234K across 1 grant.
What is Alexander J Roepers Foundation's typical grant size?
Alexander J Roepers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,426, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexander J Roepers Foundation give grants?
Alexander J Roepers Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (20%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Alexander J Roepers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Alexander J Roepers Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (13 grants).
Who are Alexander J Roepers Foundation's largest grantees?
Alexander J Roepers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($60,000), Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association ($50,000) and Venetian Heritage Inc ($32,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alexander J Roepers Foundation?
Alexander J Roepers Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexander J Roepers Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexander J Roepers Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 J Roepers Foundation's EIN?
Alexander J Roepers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6373575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alexander J Roepers Foundation 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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