Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. It reported 20 grants totaling $895,000 in 2024.
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc gave $895K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), top state District of Columbia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $895,000
- +80.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,750
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,500
- Total assets
- $24,072,698
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (11% 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 Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Brown Advisory PO Box 3040, Norfolk, VA 23514
Phone: (301) 657-7157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Active Minds Inc ($55K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 67 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 11% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC, 11% to New York, 9% to Massachusetts, and 8% to Minnesota. Listed 2024 grants also went to organizations in several other states, including Connecticut, Oregon, Virginia, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $44K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3155% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $28K (2021) to $895K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $895K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Active Minds Inc Washington, DC | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Becoming a Man Boston Chicago, IL | Restricted Contribution | $55,000 |
| Blue Ventures | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation Boston, MA | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Girls Inc New York, NY | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp New Haven, CT | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Institute for Sustainable Montpelier, VT | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Rare Inc Arlington, VA | General Contribution | $55,000 |
| Community Servings Inc Jamaica Plain, ME | General Contribution | $45,000 |
| Foodcorps Portland, OR | General Contribution | $45,000 |
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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 | $24,072,698 | $3,903,149 | $1,031,429 | $895,000 | 20 | $982,624 | $2,140,981 | $1,299,684 |
| 2023 | $21,676,120 | $-5,871 | $642,838 | $495,000 | 11 | $575,099 | $397,644 | $1,080,748 |
| 2022 | $22,324,829 | $358,498 | $573,472 | $450,000 | 10 | $528,358 | $191,806 | $1,031,172 |
| 2021 | $22,539,803 | $22,272,410 | $65,272 | $27,500 | 11 | $64,100 | $166,380 | $69,413 |
| 2020 | $332,665 | $38,710 | $29,430 | $29,000 | 15 | — | $38,582 | $20,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 included organizations working in areas such as mental health, environmental protection, food access, girls’ leadership, and immigrant and children’s rights. These are the grantees’ areas of work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Active Minds says it mobilizes young people to advance mental health; Conservation Law Foundation says it uses law, science, and markets to protect New England’s environment; and FoodCorps says it connects children to healthy food in schools. KIND says it provides pro bono legal representation and other assistance to unaccompanied children involved in U.S. immigration proceedings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $895,000. Grants ranged from $27,500 to $55,000, with a median of $44,500.
Among the largest listed grants were $55,000 each to Active Minds Inc., Becoming a Man Boston, Blue Ventures, Conservation Law Foundation, Girls Inc., GreenWave Organization Corp, Institute for Sustainable, and Rare Inc. Other listed grants included $45,000 to Community Servings Inc. and FoodCorps, and $44,000 each to Americans for Immigrant Justice Inc. and KIND Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul W Clark as president, Carol R Parrish as vice president and secretary, and Terri Klatzkin as treasurer.
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc is led by Paul W. Clark, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul W. Clark
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol R. Parrish
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Klatzkin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc
How much does Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc give each year?
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc gave $895K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $495K across 11 grants.
What is Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $44,500, and its average grant was $44,750, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc that year got $45K on average.
Where does Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc give grants?
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Active Minds Inc ($55,000), Becoming a Man Boston ($55,000) and Blue Ventures ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc?
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc reported $24.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $983K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as mental health, environmental protection, food access, girls’ leadership, and immigrant and children’s rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's EIN?
Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3863092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alexia and Caroline Foundation Inc 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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