The Shana Alexander Charitable
The Shana Alexander Charitable is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing says its directors consider organizations in areas including women’s rights, the environment, music and music education, journalism and journalism education, animal welfare, children’s rights, disaster relief, social justice, human rights, medical research, and other education.
The Shana Alexander Charitable at a glance
In short: The Shana Alexander Charitable gave $96K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,744
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +45.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,302
- -33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $924,795
- -13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (13 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 Shana Alexander Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 Central Park South 2304, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 960-3907
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shana Alexander Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Park Conservancy ($19K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 85% of grant dollars. The remaining reported shares went to Pennsylvania (5%), Florida (4%), Montana (3%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shana Alexander Charitable open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 29 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 34% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 190% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2025) to $289K (2019). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $19,000 |
| Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $16,000 |
| Madre New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $11,000 |
| Hospital Albert Schweitzer Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Purposes | $4,500 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundatio New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Guild New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Neue Galerie New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Casita Maria Inc Bronx, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Musicians Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $924,795 | $-39,614 | $102,936 | $95,744 | 29 | $95,744 | $22,066 | $50,304 |
| 2024 | $1,069,441 | $45,233 | $121,136 | $98,700 | 20 | $98,700 | $23,972 | $54,206 |
| 2023 | $1,145,344 | $25,007 | $159,200 | $146,000 | 25 | $146,000 | $26,858 | $63,866 |
| 2022 | $1,279,537 | $7,938 | $131,612 | $125,950 | 26 | $125,950 | $4,319 | $69,357 |
| 2021 | $1,403,211 | $19,011 | $132,290 | $113,500 | 30 | $113,500 | $14,648 | $59,418 |
| 2020 | $1,516,490 | $151,346 | $159,240 | $152,866 | 32 | — | $148,559 | $55,207 |
| 2019 | $1,524,384 | $59,011 | $306,016 | $289,410 | 40 | — | $34,024 | $56,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shana Alexander Charitable reported a distributable amount of $50K 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
The foundation’s filing describes the areas of organizations supported during Ms. Alexander’s lifetime as including those listed above. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several of these areas. For example, MADRE says its mission is to advance women’s human rights; Casita Maria says it enriches and uplifts youth and families through cultural, art, and educational experiences; and the Musician’s Foundation says it advances the condition and social welfare of professional musicians and provides aid to them and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $95,744. Individual grants ranged from $94 to $19,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $19,000 to Central Park Conservancy, $16,000 to Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering, $15,000 to MADRE, and $11,000 to Hope for Depression Research. Each was listed for charitable purposes.
Other 2025 awards included $4,500 to Hospital Albert Schweitzer and $2,500 each to Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, Lighthouse Guild, Neue Galerie, Casita Maria, Musicians Foundation, and RVETS Montana Division. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eleanora Kennedy as president, Michael Feinstein as vice president, and Anna Kennedy as secretary.
The Shana Alexander Charitable is led by Eleanora Kennedy, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eleanora Kennedy
President
Secretary → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Feinstein
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Kennedy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa Alter (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Shana Alexander Charitable
How much does The Shana Alexander Charitable give each year?
The Shana Alexander Charitable gave $96K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 20 grants.
What is The Shana Alexander Charitable's typical grant size?
The Shana Alexander Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,302, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shana Alexander Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Shana Alexander Charitable give grants?
The Shana Alexander Charitable gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Shana Alexander Charitable's largest grantees?
The Shana Alexander Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Central Park Conservancy ($19,000), Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering ($16,000) and Madre ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shana Alexander Charitable?
The Shana Alexander Charitable reported $925K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shana Alexander Charitable fund?
The foundation’s filing describes the areas of organizations supported during Ms. Alexander’s lifetime as including those listed above. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several of these areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shana Alexander Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shana Alexander Charitable's EIN?
The Shana Alexander Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4227171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Shana Alexander Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
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