The Norman E. Alexander Family S Foundation is a private family foundation established to honor the legacy of Norman E. Alexander (1914-2006), a distinguished businessman and philanthropist. Based in New York, NY, the foundation holds substantial financial resources and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, designated as such since February 2011.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$123.6M
+11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.0M
+116.7% YoY
Grant Count
42
+23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$310K
+75.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to benefit organizations with substantial Jewish affiliation that promote medical research, social welfare, Jewish education, and Jewish cultural heritage. At least two-thirds of all charitable contributions are directed toward this primary purpose each fiscal year.
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in formal grant programs but has demonstrated support across multiple sectors including health and medical research, social services, Jewish cultural institutions, and education.
Grantmaking
The Norman E. Alexander Family S Foundation operates through trustee-directed grantmaking rather than formal grant programs. Awards are made to preselected organizations identified by the foundation's leadership.
Grant Range
$100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states and major urban centers, with primary activity in:
- New York
- California
- Massachusetts
- Texas
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $111-123.5 million
- Annual revenue: $17.4-19.4 million
- Annual expenses: $6.4-13.4 million
- Total liabilities: $0
Contact Information:
- Address: 31 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001-6914
- Phone: (212) 949-0990
- EIN: 26-4413503
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $123,566,595 | $110,854,359 | $90,790,779 |
| Revenue | $19,378,146 | $17,415,056 | $17,367,228 |
| Expenses | $13,431,927 | $6,368,037 | $5,610,935 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $13,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $5,231,040 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,267,287 | $2,749,293 | $2,740,613 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,771,547 | $4,972,112 | $4,215,796 |
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
167 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by three directors, all serving without compensation:
- Sharon Zoffness — Director and President
- Rachel Zoffness — Director and Vice President
- Daniel Binderman — Director and Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON ZOFFNESS | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/AS REQ'D | — | — |
| RACHEL ZOFFNESS | DIRECTOR/VP/TREASURER/AS REQ'D | — | — |
| DANIEL BINDERMAN | DIRECTOR/VP/TREASURER/AS REQ'D | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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