The Alexander Fund
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.
The Alexander Fund at a glance
In short: The Alexander Fund gave $2K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $380), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,900
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $380
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $32,406
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Alexander Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia ($950). Together the top 4 received $1K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Alexander Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Support for educational and athletic programs for college students | $950 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Charlottesville Ballet Charlottesville, VA | Support for Ballet Dancer Wellness | $300 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Support for Educational Programs for College Students | $100 |
| A2 Ministries Stony Point, NC | Provide on-site training for pastors and church leaders to develop a discipleship process | $50 |
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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 | $32,406 | $2,711 | $2,556 | $1,900 | 5 | $2,535 | $2,711 | $2,124 |
| 2023 | $32,251 | $1,491 | $1,438 | $1,400 | 5 | $1,400 | $1,491 | $2,059 |
| 2022 | $32,198 | $2,750 | $2,569 | $1,900 | 10 | $2,525 | $2,750 | $2,139 |
| 2021 | $32,017 | $3,144 | $2,194 | $1,600 | 6 | $2,175 | $3,144 | $2,223 |
| 2020 | $31,067 | $1,332 | $2,329 | $1,750 | 6 | — | $1,332 | $2,090 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alexander Fund is led by Lester F. Alexander III, President & Manager on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lester F. Alexander III
President & Manager
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 The Alexander Fund
How much does The Alexander Fund give each year?
The Alexander Fund gave $2K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 5 grants.
What is The Alexander Fund's typical grant size?
The Alexander Fund's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $380, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alexander Fund give grants?
The Alexander Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (26%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Alexander Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Alexander Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Alexander Fund's largest grantees?
The Alexander Fund's largest 2024 grantees include University of Virginia ($950), Charlottesville Ballet ($300) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alexander Fund?
The Alexander Fund reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
What is The Alexander Fund's EIN?
The Alexander Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6027194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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