The Edith and Marina Alexander
To provide financial support to the Mississippi council for the blind.
The Edith and Marina Alexander at a glance
In short: The Edith and Marina Alexander gave $42K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $1,110,560
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Edith and Marina Alexander funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ms Council for the Blind ($42K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Edith and Marina Alexander gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $63K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Council for the Blind Jackson, MS | Provided funds to supplement transportation for the blind in the jackson, ms area | $42,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,110,560 | $86,292 | $51,784 | $42,000 | 1 | $86,292 |
| 2024 | $1,076,052 | $90,787 | $50,914 | $42,000 | 1 | $90,787 |
| 2023 | $1,036,179 | $29,117 | $50,026 | $42,000 | 1 | $29,117 |
| 2022 | $1,057,088 | $28,161 | $50,126 | $42,000 | 1 | $28,161 |
| 2021 | $1,079,053 | $86,944 | $50,587 | $42,000 | 1 | $86,944 |
| 2020 | $1,042,696 | $43,893 | $70,789 | $63,000 | 1 | $43,893 |
About The Edith and Marina Alexander
Based on IRS filings
The Edith and Marina Alexander is a public charity focused on People with disabilities, based in Ridgeland, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $42K. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edith and Marina Alexander is led by Liles Williams, Chairman & Advisory Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Liles Williams
Chairman & Advisory Board
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James W. Hood
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Peets
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randy Thompson
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rene Virden
Advisory Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Edith and Marina Alexander
How much does The Edith and Marina Alexander give each year?
The Edith and Marina Alexander gave $42K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is The Edith and Marina Alexander?
The Edith and Marina Alexander reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $86K.
What is The Edith and Marina Alexander?
The Edith and Marina Alexander is a public charity focused on People with disabilities, based in Ridgeland, MS. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Edith and Marina Alexander operate?
The Edith and Marina Alexander has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is The Edith and Marina Alexander's EIN?
The Edith and Marina Alexander's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6199002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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