The Alexander Family Foundation
The Alexander Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K.
The Alexander Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alexander Family Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $906.4), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,532
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $906
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Alexander Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Studios of Key West ($1K). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Studios of Key West Key West, FL | General | $1,250 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation East Hampton, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Key West, FL | Monroe Program | $1,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation Inc Key West, FL | General | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Key West, FL | General | $282 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1 | $4,732 | $4,532 | 5 | $222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alexander Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alexander Family Foundation is led by Margo N. Alexander, President & Trustee on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Margo N. Alexander
President & Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Alexander
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichol C. Alexander
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Alexander Family Foundation
How much does The Alexander Family Foundation give each year?
The Alexander Family Foundation gave $5K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Alexander Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alexander Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $906, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alexander Family Foundation give grants?
The Alexander Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key West, FL (4 grants).
Does The Alexander Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Alexander Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alexander Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alexander Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Studios of Key West ($1,250), East Hampton Healthcare Foundation ($1,000) and Take Stock in Children ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Alexander Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Alexander Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $222 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alexander Family Foundation's EIN?
The Alexander Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4140292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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