The Alexander Fund

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA EIN: 72-6027194

The Alexander Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K. Net investment income was $3K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$32K

+0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$2K

+35.7% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$380

+35.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alexander Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Alexander Fund

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Arts and culture Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $4K (49%)

Louisiana $3K (36%)

North Carolina $550 (6%)

Florida $300 (4%)

District of Columbia $200 (2%)

Illinois $100 (1%)

New York $100 (1%)

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Louisiana North Carolina New York Virginia

Cities

Chapel HillCharlottesvilleChicagoDoralMetairieNew OrleansNew YorkStony PointWashingtonWinter Park

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$32,406	$32,251	$32,198
Revenue	$2,711	$1,491	$2,750
Expenses	$2,556	$1,438	$2,569
Qualifying Distributions	$2,535	$1,400	$2,525
Net Investment Income	$2,711	$1,491	$2,750
Distributable Amount	$2,124	$2,059	$2,139

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

32 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Virginia ($950), Metairie Park Country Day School ($500), Charlottesville Ballet ($300).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHARLOTTESVILLE BALLET CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	SUPPORT FOR BALLET DANCER WELLNESS	$300
METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL METAIRIE, LA	SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE STUDENTS	$500
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL CHAPEL HILL, NC	SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS	$100
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS	$950
A2 MINISTRIES STONY POINT, NC	PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING FOR PASTORS AND CHURCH LEADERS TO DEVELOP A DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS	$50

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LESTER F ALEXANDER III	PRES/MGR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Alexander Fund?

The Alexander Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Alexander Fund?

As of 2024, The Alexander Fund holds $32K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $2K in 2024.

Where does The Alexander Fund operate?

The Alexander Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does The Alexander Fund award?

In 2024, The Alexander Fund awarded 5 grants totaling $2K — an average of about $380 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Alexander Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Alexander Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.