Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, dedicated to fighting childhood cancer through research funding, family support, and public awareness. Founded in 2005 by the parents of Alexandra "Alex" Scott, the organization has grown to become the largest independent childhood cancer charity in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.4M
+6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.7M
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
52
-3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$360K
+6.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer.
ALSF's founder, Alexandra "Alex" Scott, envisioned cures for all children with cancer. The organization addresses a critical gap in funding, as childhood cancer remains the number one cause of death by disease for children in the United States, yet childhood cancer research remains consistently underfunded by the federal government.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Pediatric cancer research funding
- Basic research and translational clinical research
- Career development for researchers
- Family support programs
- Public awareness and education
Grantmaking
ALSF funds cutting-edge research projects selected through a competitive, rigorous peer-review process. The organization has received the National Cancer Institute (NCI) peer-reviewed funder designation for rigorous selection of research grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ALSF funds research institutions across North America and Europe, with particular activity in California, Massachusetts, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Revenue: $30,243,156
- Total Expenses: $29,624,164
- Total Assets: $39,369,928
- Total Liabilities: $8,090,000
- Employees: 81
Historical Context:
- Raised more than $300 million since founder Alex's first lemonade stand in 2000
- Organization has grown significantly since its 2005 founding
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,369,928 | $36,974,226 | $32,050,833 |
| Revenue | $30,243,156 | $31,723,244 | $26,830,754 |
| Expenses | $29,624,164 | $27,072,734 | $23,521,836 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $929,730 | $579,772 | $353,530 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation
2026 Innovation Grant
ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $125,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Accelerator Programs: Innovation Grant
ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $250,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Accelerator Programs: RARE Grant Program (Research Accelerating RUNX1 Exploration)
ALEXS LEMONADE STAND FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $180,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chair: Stephen Cohn
- Co-Executive Director: Jason Scott
- Co-Executive Director: Elizabeth Scott
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $173,356 |
| JASON SCOTT | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $170,836 |
| MARY STENGEL AUSTEN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN KELLY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LARRY VINCENT | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ERIC CLAIR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARC BRUNO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN COHN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOEL FRANK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOCELYN HILLMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GIANNA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BILLY KING | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MEENA MANSHARAMANI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUE NAEGLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHIP OLSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF SNYDER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IRA TAUBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JACLYN TARONI | DATA SCIENTIST | 40 | $164,567 |
| YONAY TAYLOR | CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER | 40 | $123,029 |
| LISA TOWRY | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER | 40 | $116,213 |
| DAVID MEJIA | ENGINEER | 40 | $136,447 |
| JOSHUA SHAPIRO | DATA SCIENTIST | 40 | $109,939 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In November 2019, ALSF was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year by The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia
The foundation announced 2025 Lemonade Days, marking 25 years and $350 million in fundraising since Alex's first stand
Li earns Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Young Investigator ...Lemonade Days 2026 is scheduled for June 1-30, 2026, inviting supporters to host lemonade stands during the month
Li earns Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Young Investigator ...Recent grant recipients include researchers studying neuroblastoma, infant lymphoblastic leukemia, and other pediatric cancers
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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