The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 76-0204170 Website

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

-56.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-91.2% YoY

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 April 2026.

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

Texas $3.9M (97%)

District of Columbia $52K (1%)

New York $34K (1%)

Washington $20K (0%)

California $6K (0%)

New Jersey $5K (0%)

Pennsylvania $1K (0%)

Missouri $1K (0%)

+7 more states

States

California District of Columbia Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

Albert LeaAnaheimAtchisonAustinBeaumontBellaireBostonBrookshireClarksburgDallasHagerstownHastingsHoustonKansas CityLos AngelesMerrifieldMetairieNew YorkPhiladelphiaSan Antonio

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wonderland Educational Estate Association ($250,000), The Irvin M Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel ($41,900), Jewish Family Service ($11,164).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN TECHNION SOCIETY NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	$1,000
BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION CLARKSBURG, MD	HEALTH SUPPORT	$700
C G JUNG EDUCATIONAL CENTER OF HOUSTON TEXAS HOUSTON, TX	SOCIAL IMPACT	$250
CHABAD AT RICE INC HOUSTON, TX	JEWISH CULTURAL	$5,000
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	FINE ARTS	$5,000
CONGREGATION BRITH SHALOM BELLAIRE, TX	JEWISH CULTURAL	$250
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY	JEWISH CULTURAL	$250
CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	FINE ARTS	$250
EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF HOUSTON TEXAS PHILADELPHIA, PA	SOCIAL IMPACT	$500
HAPPY LUNGS PROJECT AUSTIN, TX	HEALTH SUPPORT	$5,000

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation fund?

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

How do I apply for a grant from The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation?

The foundation made grants totaling approximately $178,453 across multiple recipients in 2023, with at least 46 grants distributed that year. Notable recent grants include: • **University of Houston Foundation** - $9.3 million (2023) for research institutes • **Beatrice Mayes Institute** - $250,000 (2024) for education programs • **The Museum of Fine Arts Houston** - $46,780 (2023) for fine arts • **Jewish Family Service** - $12,148 (2023) for Jewish cultural programming • **Trustees of Smith C…

Where does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in Texas, with a focus on Houston-based organizations and institutions.

What size grants does The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation award?

In 2024, The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $371K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Stanford & Joan Alexander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.