Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
The Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Its filing describes it as a grantmaking foundation that supports causes including animal rescue, education, and children’s services.
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc gave $28.4M across 622 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,415,100
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 622
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,683
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $291,423,524
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (137 of 621, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% 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 Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 E Atlantic Ave 320, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Phone: (561) 368-3604
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,863 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,701 grants of 2,863 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Florida received 36% of grant dollars, those in Texas received 20%, and those in New York and California received 7% and 4%, respectively. Tennessee recipients received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 622 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 137 of 621 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $28.4M (2024) to $44.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 622 grants totaling $28.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | University | $1,000,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals Delray Beach, FL | Animal Rescue | $640,000 |
| Rescued Pets Movement Houston, TX | Animal Rescue | $500,000 |
| The Children's Place at Home Safe Lake Worth, FL | Animal Rescue | $500,000 |
| Uthealth Houston Houston, TX | Humanitarian Charity | $500,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation Boca Raton, FL | Humanitarian Charity | $250,000 |
| Jack and Jill Children's Center Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Children's Charity | $250,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Rockford, TN | Humanitarian Charity | $250,000 |
| Global Fund for Children Washington, DC | Animal Rescue | $200,000 |
| The American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee New York, NY | Humanitarian Charity | $200,000 |
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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 | $291,423,524 | $5,158,720 | $32,216,685 | $28,415,100 | 622 | $28,580,414 | $11,103,317 | $16,075,938 |
| 2023 | $317,996,694 | $15,030,809 | $37,841,797 | $34,635,000 | 616 | $34,818,049 | $11,972,666 | $16,427,158 |
| 2022 | $340,793,147 | $12,927,560 | $44,636,311 | $41,570,000 | 695 | $41,819,549 | $10,221,203 | $17,414,175 |
| 2021 | $372,501,228 | $8,282,313 | $48,242,648 | $44,752,000 | 634 | $45,002,525 | $5,151,411 | $24,393,008 |
| 2020 | $412,451,332 | $46,805,303 | $41,313,470 | $39,646,675 | 296 | — | $5,698,696 | $22,731,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16.1M 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
The foundation’s filing describes its giving as spanning animal rescue, education, and children’s services. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of charitable work: Rescued Pets Movement says it rescues, rehabilitates, and transports homeless animals, while Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary says it rescues and shelters donkeys. The Children’s Place at Home Safe describes its work as creating safer, more productive lives for children and families; Jack and Jill Children’s Center says it strengthens children and families through education and supportive programming. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include providing free health care to people in need, as Remote Area Medical describes its work, and partnering with grassroots organizations to advance children’s rights, as Global Fund for Children describes its work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 622 grants totaling $28,415,100. Grants ranged from $600 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $35,000. Among the largest were $1,000,000 to the University of Texas Foundation, $640,000 to Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals, and $500,000 each to Rescued Pets Movement, The Children’s Place at Home Safe, and UTHealth Houston. Other notable awards included $250,000 each to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Jack and Jill Children’s Center, and Remote Area Medical; $200,000 to Global Fund for Children; and $175,000 to Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leslie L Alexander as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; Jodi Alexander Smith as vice president and director; and Logan Smith as director.
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc is led by Leslie L. Alexander, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie L. Alexander
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Alexander Smith
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Logan Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc
How much does Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc give each year?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc gave $28.4M across 622 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34.6M across 616 grants.
What is Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $45,683, across 622 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc give grants?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (45 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (21 grants), Delray Beach, FL (17 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (13 grants).
Does Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 622 grants with a stated purpose on Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rescue" (406 grants), "Humanitarian Charity" (129 grants) and "Children's Charity" (49 grants).
Who are Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas Foundation ($1,000,000), Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals ($640,000) and Rescued Pets Movement ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc reported $291.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its giving as spanning animal rescue, education, and children’s services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3126055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leslie L Alexander 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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