Alexis Gregory Foundation

HARRISON, NY EIN: 13-3201280

The Alexis Gregory Foundation is a family foundation based in Harrison, New York. The foundation is classified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and operates with no employees on staff.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$46.1M

+776.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

-46.3% YoY

Grant Count

+18.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$50K

-54.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alexis Gregory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary focus is on arts, culture, and humanities. The foundation is notably associated with the Vendome Prize, an award program in partnership with The New School's Mannes School of Music.

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in New York, with particular connections to cultural institutions in the region.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $6.6M (86%)

Rhode Island $360K (5%)

Massachusetts $327K (4%)

Maryland $200K (3%)

Virginia $80K (1%)

California $75K (1%)

Wisconsin $15K (0%)

Connecticut $10K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Connecticut Florida Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Rhode Island Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AlexandriaAppletonBurbankCambridgeHagerstownHartfordLos AngelesNew YorkPrincetonProvidenceSouthamptonWest Palm Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$46,125,587	$5,264,859	$5,961,321
Revenue	$51,558,085	$2,366,526	$6,773,586
Expenses	$1,819,524	$3,062,988	$3,027,395
Qualifying Distributions	$1,665,398	$3,048,276	$3,021,478
Net Investment Income	$2,322,466	$192,157	$110,499
Distributable Amount	$2,002,128	$287,876	$230,947

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

103 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The New School ($500,000), Brown University ($300,000), American Society for the Royal Academy of Music Inc ($150,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$30,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE DECCAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL MUSEUM NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$25,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$150,000
ARTSCONNECTION INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$15,163
BOYS CLUB OF NEW YORK INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,000
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL LOS ANGELES, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
BROWN UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE, RI	ALEXIS GREGORY SCHOLARSHIP FUND	$300,000
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PETER S GREGORY	DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, TREASURER	3	—
JAMEE GREGORY	DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY	1	—
SAMANTHA GREGORY	DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation maintains an active presence through the Vendome Prize, a significant award program administered in partnership with The New School's Mannes School of Music, reflecting the foundation's commitment to supporting excellence in music and the arts.

Vendome Prize | The New School News Releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alexis Gregory Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Alexis Gregory Foundation?

The Alexis Gregory Foundation has demonstrated consistent grantmaking activity in the arts and education sectors. According to available data, the foundation has distributed approximately $1.6 million in total giving, positioning it among active grantmakers in the Harrison, New York area. The foundation supports organizations working in: • Arts education • Arts, culture, and humanities • Education programs

Where does Alexis Gregory Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in New York, with particular connections to cultural institutions in the region.

What size grants does Alexis Gregory Foundation award?

In 2024, Alexis Gregory Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Alexis Gregory Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Alexis Gregory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.