The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation
The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1986 and based in Houston, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since April 1987.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$371K
-96.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
-56.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-91.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds education programs, research institutes, and Jewish cultural and fine arts organizations. Specific funding interests include:
- Education programs
- Research institutes
- Jewish cultural organizations
- Fine arts organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation made grants totaling approximately $178,453 across multiple recipients in 2023, with at least 46 grants distributed that year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in Texas, with a focus on Houston-based organizations and institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,836,809
- Total Revenues: $353,115
- Total Expenses: $9,634,545
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,658,529 | $2,836,809 | $3,164,577 |
| Revenue | $218,447 | $353,115 | $571,779 |
| Expenses | $396,727 | $9,634,545 | $2,704,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $385,377 | $9,613,805 | $2,661,133 |
| Net Investment Income | $209,964 | $340,138 | $558,489 |
| Distributable Amount | $231,585 | $447,912 | $878,530 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOAN ALEXANDER | CEO/PRESIDENT | 30 | — |
| ANDREW M ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN B ALEXANDER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| AMY B ALEXANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 203 Timberwilde Lane, Houston, TX 77024-6923
Telephone: 713-464-5366
EIN: 76-0204170
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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