Alexandra Foundation
Alexandra Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing states that its activities consist of gifts to other 501(c)(3) organizations and related administrative expenses.
Alexandra Foundation at a glance
In short: Alexandra Foundation gave $58K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,726
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,207
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,048
- Total assets
- $932,296
- +24.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alexandra Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 80 South Eighth Street 2200, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: (612) 977-8131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexandra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Federation for Aging Research ($10K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (47%), California (17%), Connecticut (10%), Pennsylvania (9%), and the District of Columbia (9%). Listed recipients also include organizations in Virginia and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alexandra Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $64K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation for Aging Research New York, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy Hempstead, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Salk Institute San Diego, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Adult Congenital Heart Association Media, PA | Research Fund in Honor of Melissa | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Carnagie Hall Society Inc New York, NY | Patron Program & Carnegie Club | $2,630 |
| Lotos Foundation New York, NY | Annual Campaign | $2,500 |
| The College of William and Mary Williamburg, VA | The Fund for William & Mary | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Musuem of Art New York, NY | General Operations | $1,096 |
| At Home in Darien Darien, CT | General Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $932,296 | $275,902 | $91,632 | $57,726 | 18 | $70,356 | $256,040 | $55,676 |
| 2023 | $747,375 | $113,521 | $83,354 | $59,726 | 21 | $65,088 | $96,025 | $60,549 |
| 2022 | $717,198 | $99,074 | $84,044 | $63,726 | 23 | $73,234 | $89,592 | $61,734 |
| 2021 | $702,168 | $112,009 | $83,775 | $55,737 | 18 | $61,064 | $92,417 | $71,015 |
| 2020 | $673,934 | $137,267 | $75,313 | $55,237 | 21 | — | $121,349 | $56,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexandra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 show support for organizations including research institutions, schools, cultural organizations, and community-service organizations. For example, At Home in Darien describes its mission as helping Darien seniors live independently and with dignity; Darien Library says it provides content and programs to educate, entertain, and enrich its community; and St. Paul Academy and Summit School describes itself as an independent college-preparatory school serving students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $57,726 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,048. Notable grants included $10,000 each to the American Federation for Aging Research, Sacred Heart Academy, and the Salk Institute; and $5,000 each to the Adult Congenital Heart Association and the Aspen Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diana Kalman as director, president, and treasurer; Terry L. Slye as director, vice president, and secretary; and Shehla Tauscher as director.
Alexandra Foundation is led by Diana Kalman, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Kalman
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry L. Slye
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shehla Tauscher
Director
On filings since 2023
2 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 Alexandra Foundation
How much does Alexandra Foundation give each year?
Alexandra Foundation gave $58K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 21 grants.
What is Alexandra Foundation's typical grant size?
Alexandra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,048, and its average grant was $3,207, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alexandra Foundation give grants?
Alexandra Foundation's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Darien, CT (6 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Alexandra Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Alexandra Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alexandra Foundation's largest grantees?
Alexandra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Federation for Aging Research ($10,000), Sacred Heart Academy ($10,000) and The Salk Institute ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alexandra Foundation?
Alexandra Foundation reported $932K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alexandra Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including research institutions, schools, cultural organizations, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexandra Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexandra Foundation's EIN?
Alexandra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6022837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alexandra 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alexandra Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alexandra-foundation-morg_e9fcde46e28f4c6eb73455a50453b0fe
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