The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 35 grants totaling $370,994, with support going to organizations in areas including education, Jewish cultural programs, social services, health, and the arts.
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation gave $371K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $370,994
- -96.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,600
- -91.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,658,529
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 203 Timberwilde, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 464-5366
Website: https://alexanderjfs.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wonderland Educational Estate Association ($250K). Together the top 10 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 188 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in New York. The filing also lists recipients in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Pennsylvania, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars when rounded. Many of the listed Texas recipients are based in Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation gives
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2021) to $9.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wonderland Educational Estate Association Houston, TX | Education Programs | $250,000 |
| The Irvin M Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel Houston, TX | Jewish Cultural | $41,900 |
| Jewish Family Service Houston, TX | Social Impact | $11,164 |
| Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program Beaumont, TX | Research Institiutes | $11,000 |
| Houston Symphony Endowment Houston, TX | Fine Arts | $10,000 |
| Chabad at Rice Inc Houston, TX | Jewish Cultural | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum of Houston Houston, TX | Fine Arts | $5,000 |
| Happy Lungs Project Austin, TX | Health Support | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Houston Grand Opera Association Inc Houston, TX | Fine Arts | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,658,529 | $218,447 | $396,727 | $370,994 | 35 | $385,377 | $209,964 | $231,585 |
| 2023 | $2,836,809 | $353,115 | $9,634,545 | $9,586,917 | 80 | $9,613,805 | $340,138 | $447,912 |
| 2022 | $3,164,577 | $571,779 | $2,704,695 | $2,640,378 | 66 | $2,661,133 | $558,489 | $878,530 |
| 2021 | $2,272,950 | $2,183,455 | $253,666 | $225,000 | 2 | $238,523 | $2,177,842 | $523,668 |
| 2020 | $1,617,596 | $688,891 | $1,865,055 | $1,827,500 | 5 | — | $685,641 | $546,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education programs, Jewish cultural organizations, social impact, health-related work, and fine arts.
Among its 2024 grantees, Wonderland Educational Estate Association received $250,000. The grantee describes its mission as providing free public education for grades K–8 that addresses each student’s individualized learning style. Jewish Family Service, which received $11,164, describes its mission as empowering individuals, families, and communities through compassion, innovation, and Jewish values. The Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program, which received $11,000, says it provides cancer education and screening services, including free mammograms and prostate cancer screenings, with follow-up treatment access for medically underserved people.
Other 2024 grantees include Houston Symphony Endowment, which received $10,000 and says it supports the operations of the Houston Symphony Society, and Houston Food Bank, which received $5,000 and describes its mission as providing food for better lives. The Leo Baeck Education Center Foundation received $5,000; it says it supports the Leo Baeck Education Center in Haifa, Israel, and other nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $370,994. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median grant of $500. The largest listed awards were $250,000 to Wonderland Educational Estate Association for education programs and $41,900 to The Irvin M. Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel for Jewish cultural purposes.
In 2023, the foundation reported 80 grants totaling $9,586,917. In 2022, it reported 66 grants totaling $2,640,378. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 35 grants totaling $370,994.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Joan Alexander as CEO/President, Andrew M. Alexander as Director, Kevin B. Alexander as Secretary/Treasurer, and Amy B. Alexander as Director.
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation is led by Joan Alexander, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Alexander
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy B. Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin B. Alexander
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stanford Alexander (2020–2021) — Chairman
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 Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation
How much does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation give each year?
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation gave $371K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.6M across 80 grants.
What is The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $10,600, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation give grants?
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (17 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Bellaire, TX (2 grants).
Does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Social Impact" (10 grants), "Fine Arts" (6 grants) and "Jewish Cultural" (5 grants).
Who are The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wonderland Educational Estate Association ($250,000), The Irvin M Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel ($41,900) and Jewish Family Service ($11,414 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation?
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $385K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education programs, Jewish cultural organizations, social impact, health-related work, and fine arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's EIN?
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0204170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation 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 October 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-stanford-and-joan-alexander-foundation-morg_65aff063d1eb428dabda6779590037fb
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