Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation
The Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 42 grants totaling $13 million to charitable organizations.
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation at a glance
In short: Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation gave $13.0M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $310K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,000,000
- +116.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $309,524
- +75.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $123,566,595
- +11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (13 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Seventh Ave 9Th Fl, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 949-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA - Federation of New York ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $9.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 66 grants of 167 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to recipients in DC, 5% to California, 3% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 42 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $170K; repeat grants $372K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 225% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 225% 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 $3.0M (2020) to $13.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $13.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA - Federation of New York New York, NY | Social Purposes | $4,970,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | Social Purposes | $800,000 |
| Hias Inc Washington, DC | Social Purposes | $600,000 |
| Larchmont Temple Larchmont, NY | Social Purposes | $500,000 |
| Dorot Inc New York, NY | Social Purposes | $450,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Social Purposes | $400,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council New York, NY | Social Purposes | $400,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | Social Purposes | $340,000 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations New York, NY | Environmental Purposes | $250,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc Rye Brook, NY | Medical Purposes | $250,000 |
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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 | $123,566,595 | $19,378,146 | $13,431,927 | $13,000,000 | 42 | $13,000,000 | $4,267,287 | $5,771,547 |
| 2023 | $110,854,359 | $17,415,056 | $6,368,037 | $6,000,000 | 34 | $6,000,000 | $2,749,293 | $4,972,112 |
| 2022 | $90,790,779 | $17,367,228 | $5,610,935 | $5,231,040 | 36 | $5,231,040 | $2,740,613 | $4,215,796 |
| 2021 | $92,718,623 | $22,235,113 | $4,239,455 | $4,000,000 | 31 | $4,021,215 | $4,503,870 | $3,821,979 |
| 2020 | $75,199,503 | $57,734,005 | $3,138,152 | $3,000,000 | 24 | — | $968,481 | $2,197,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America says its mission includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating for public policies. HIAS describes its work as helping refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity; DOROT says it alleviates social isolation and loneliness among older adults and provides services that support independent living.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions that include fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate (Anti-Defamation League), conserving nature (World Wildlife Fund), supporting forest stewardship and climate stability (Coalition for Rainforest Nations), curing blood cancers and improving patients’ quality of life (Blood Cancer United), and protecting rainforests and endangered wildlife (Rainforest Trust).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $13 million. Grants ranged from $30,000 to $4,970,000, with a median of $200,000. The largest awards included $4,970,000 to UJA - Federation of New York, $800,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $600,000 to HIAS, $500,000 to Larchmont Temple, and $450,000 to DOROT.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon Zoffness as Director/President; Rachel Zoffness as Director/VP/Treasurer; and Daniel Binderman as Director/VP/Treasurer.
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation is led by Sharon Zoffness, Director, President & As Req'd since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Zoffness
Director, President & As Req'd
Director & President → Director, President & As Req'd, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Binderman
Director, Vice President, Treasurer & As Req'd
Director, Vice President & Treasurer → Director, Vice President, Treasurer & As Req'd, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Zoffness
Director, Vice President, Treasurer & As Req'd
Director, Vice President & Treasurer → Director, Vice President, Treasurer & As Req'd, 2022
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 Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation
How much does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation give each year?
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation gave $13.0M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 34 grants.
What is Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's typical grant size?
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $309,524, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation that year got $170K on average.
Where does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation give grants?
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (4 grants).
Does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Purposes" (28 grants), "Environmental Purposes" (8 grants) and "Educational Purposes" (5 grants).
Who are Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's largest grantees?
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA - Federation of New York ($4,970,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($800,000) and Hias Inc ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation?
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation reported $123.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Planned Parenthood Federation of America says its mission includes providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating for public policies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's EIN?
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4413503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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