H B Alexander Foundation Inc
H B Alexander Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It made 10 grants totaling $54,000 in filing year 2024, supporting organizations including libraries, an art museum, a veterans’ organization, a university, and a Girl Scout council.
H B Alexander Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: H B Alexander Foundation Inc gave $54K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,400
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $809,098
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% 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 H B Alexander Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. It directs applicants to supplementary information for contact details.
- Contact
Application contact: See Supplementary Information
Mailing address: 1861 Santa Barbara Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 735-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H B Alexander Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dauphin County Library System ($20K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing also reports grants to recipients in Alaska, Illinois, Virginia, and New York, with each state listed at 2%, 2%, 2%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How H B Alexander Foundation Inc gives
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $53K (2021) to $59K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County Library System Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Susquehanna Art Museum Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Veterans Outreach of PA Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Harrisburg University Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Girls Scouts in the Heart of PA Camp Hill, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Copper River Watershed Project Cordova, AK | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| American Library Association Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Arts Council of the Valley Harrisonburg, VA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | General Purpose | $500 |
| YWCA of Northcentral PA Williamsport, PA | General Purpose | $500 |
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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 | $809,098 | $38,025 | $68,638 | $54,000 | 10 | $54,000 | $23,755 | $52,736 |
| 2023 | $839,711 | $56,297 | $68,263 | $54,900 | 11 | $54,900 | $42,934 | $51,583 |
| 2022 | $851,677 | $-2,781 | $75,479 | $58,600 | 9 | $58,600 | $6,044 | $50,635 |
| 2021 | $929,937 | $75,839 | $63,906 | $52,500 | 4 | $52,500 | $64,433 | $57,925 |
| 2020 | $918,004 | $50,797 | $68,505 | $55,500 | 1 | — | $6,104 | $51,204 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H B Alexander Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $53K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include libraries, the arts, veterans’ services, higher education, youth programs, and watershed conservation.
The Dauphin County Library System describes its mission as connecting people, ideas, and opportunities to build community and transform lives. The Susquehanna Art Museum says it exhibits recognized artists and offers programs intended to educate, inspire, and foster creative exploration and public engagement. The American Library Association describes its mission as empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information. The Copper River Watershed Project says it promotes a salmon-rich, intact watershed in support of culturally diverse communities. Arts Council of the Valley says it champions diverse artistic expression and provides arts programs and educational opportunities in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $54,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards were $20,000 to Dauphin County Library System, $10,000 each to Susquehanna Art Museum and Veterans Outreach of PA, and $5,000 each to Harrisburg University and Girls Scouts in the Heart of PA. Each was listed for general purposes.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists contact information as “see supplementary information”; form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William H Alexander as director/vice chair, Marion C Alexander as director/chairperson, Elizabeth A Schluter as director/secretary, and Gene P Otto as VP Sageworth.
H B Alexander Foundation Inc is led by Marion C. Alexander, Director & Chairperson on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marion C. Alexander
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William H. Alexander
Director & V. Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Schluter
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gene P. Otto
Vice President Sageworth
On filings since 2020
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 H B Alexander Foundation Inc
How much does H B Alexander Foundation Inc give each year?
H B Alexander Foundation Inc gave $54K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 11 grants.
What is H B Alexander Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
H B Alexander Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,400, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does H B Alexander Foundation Inc give grants?
H B Alexander Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (4 grants).
Does H B Alexander Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of H B Alexander Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are H B Alexander Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
H B Alexander Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dauphin County Library System ($20,000), Susquehanna Art Museum ($10,000) and Veterans Outreach of PA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is H B Alexander Foundation Inc?
H B Alexander Foundation Inc reported $809K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does H B Alexander Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include libraries, the arts, veterans’ services, higher education, youth programs, and watershed conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H B Alexander Foundation Inc?
The filing lists no application form or materials, deadline, or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is H B Alexander Foundation Inc's EIN?
H B Alexander Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6242501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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