The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family is a private foundation based in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $74,211, with listed grants supporting organizations in education, rehabilitation, and medical-related purposes.
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family at a glance
In short: The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family gave $74K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Kentucky. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,211
- -45.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,947
- -59.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $600,425
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists February 1 and September 1 each year. Both dates in the 2026 cycle have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists February 1 and September 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Lynn Rovena Alexander Family
Mailing address: 7822 Orlando Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: (806) 795-0470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Justin King Foundation ($55K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 55 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Kentucky recipients (93%). The remaining shares were Indiana (4%), Washington (1%), New York (1%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2021) to $143K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Justin King Foundation Nicholasville, KY | Education | $54,711 |
| Christian Student Fellowship Lexington, KY | Education | $3,000 |
| Colts Club Indianapolis, IN | Education | $3,000 |
| Asbury University Equine Center Wilmore, KY | Education | $2,000 |
| Guthrie Opportunity Center Bardstown, KY | REHAB | $2,000 |
| All God's Children Vancouver, WA | Education | $1,000 |
| Assuance for Life Lexington, KY | Medical | $1,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank Lexington, KY | REHAB | $1,000 |
| Jessamine County Fair Nicholasville, KY | REHAB | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Children's Hospital Lexington, KY | Medical | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600,425 | $130,791 | $90,599 | $74,211 | 15 | $74,211 | $15,888 | $73,115 |
| 2024 | $560,233 | $202,244 | $148,401 | $135,606 | 11 | $135,606 | $42,123 | $54,582 |
| 2023 | $506,390 | $164,122 | $151,764 | $142,699 | 9 | $141,699 | $886 | $39,082 |
| 2022 | $494,032 | $200,042 | $140,677 | $129,409 | 8 | $129,409 | $42,499 | $36,423 |
| 2021 | $434,667 | $172,200 | $70,202 | $61,148 | 12 | $61,148 | $88,186 | $34,689 |
| 2020 | $332,669 | $59,588 | $79,581 | $71,944 | 18 | — | $14,318 | $26,011 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address a range of needs. Guthrie Opportunity Center says its mission is to support people with intellectual disabilities through vocational training and work opportunities. Kids Cancer Alliance says it enhances the quality of life for children with cancer and their families through recreational and support programs. God’s Pantry Food Bank says it works to reduce hunger by feeding Kentucky communities. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $74,211. Grants ranged from $500 to $54,711, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $54,711 to The Justin King Foundation in Nicholasville, Kentucky, for education; $3,000 each to Christian Student Fellowship in Lexington, Kentucky, and Colts Club in Indianapolis, Indiana, both for education; and $2,000 each to Asbury University Equine Center in Wilmore, Kentucky, for education and Guthrie Opportunity Center in Bardstown, Kentucky, for rehabilitation. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Kids Cancer Alliance in Louisville, Kentucky, and $500 to Wounded Warrior Project in Jacksonville, Florida.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists requested application materials including the grantee’s identity, purpose and type of project, project timetable, expense description, amount requested, organizational background and financial information, tax-exempt status documentation or Form 990, audited financial statements, operating and capital expenditures budget, and an executed statement of the potential grantee.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Lynn Alexander, Rovena Alexander, Kimberly L King, and Kasi L Sparks Sato as directors.
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kasi L. Sparks Sato
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly L. King
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Lynn Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rovena Alexander
Director
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 Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family
How much does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family give each year?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family gave $74K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $136K across 11 grants.
What is The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's typical grant size?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,947, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family give grants?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family gives mostly in Kentucky: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (4 grants), Nicholasville, KY (3 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rehab" (6 grants), "Education" (5 grants) and "Medical" (4 grants).
Who are The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's largest grantees?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's largest 2025 grantees include The Justin King Foundation ($54,711), Christian Student Fellowship ($3,000) and Colts Club ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family reported $600K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions address a range of needs. Guthrie Opportunity Center says its mission is to support people with intellectual disabilities through vocational training and work opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's EIN?
The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0500828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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