The Alexander Schneider Foundation
The Alexander Schneider Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $374K.
The Alexander Schneider Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alexander Schneider Foundation gave $210K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $4,014,073
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Schneider Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New School Concerts ($100K). Together the top 3 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alexander Schneider Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $180K (2020) to $211K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New School Concerts New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Peoples Symphony Concerts New York, NY | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Marlboro School of Music Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,014,073 | $712,052 | $252,836 | $210,000 | 3 | $224,800 | $374,128 | $216,132 |
| 2023 | $3,554,857 | $299,513 | $248,986 | $210,000 | 4 | $225,770 | $134,263 | $194,237 |
| 2022 | $3,529,330 | $278,659 | $243,062 | $200,000 | 3 | $215,885 | $197,003 | $204,415 |
| 2021 | $3,468,733 | $419,051 | $243,646 | $211,000 | 4 | $221,305 | $400,376 | $217,858 |
| 2020 | $3,293,328 | $62,726 | $209,054 | $180,238 | 3 | — | $146,907 | $204,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alexander Schneider Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alexander Schneider Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Salomon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Lisa Salomon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Yana Salomon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Fiona Fein
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Frank Salomon (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Alexander Schneider Foundation
How much does The Alexander Schneider Foundation give each year?
The Alexander Schneider Foundation gave $210K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 4 grants.
What is The Alexander Schneider Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alexander Schneider Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $90,000, and its average grant was $70,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alexander Schneider Foundation give grants?
The Alexander Schneider Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Alexander Schneider Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Alexander Schneider Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Alexander Schneider Foundation?
The Alexander Schneider Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Alexander Schneider Foundation's EIN?
The Alexander Schneider Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3116302. 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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