Alexander Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alexander Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in South Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $772,352 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $650,656. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$772,352
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$650,656
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $394,697 | 162 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 154 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $772,352 | 60 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
Alexander Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alexander Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2 | $650,706 |
| Connecticut | 25 | $41,859 |
| New York | 18 | $29,936 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,570 |
| California | 3 | $15,100 |
| Vermont | 3 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $545 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | General Fund | $650,656 |
| Princeton University | General Fund | $15,570 |
| Camera | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Temple Shalom | General Fund | $11,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southern New England | General Fund | $5,000 |
| StandWithUs | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Jay Heritage Center | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Japanese American Association of New York | General Fund | $2,250 |
| Caroga Arts Collective Inc | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Fordham University | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | General Fund | $1,100 |
| Arza | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Fairfield County Hospice House | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Japan Society of Fairfield County | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| New Canaan Town of | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of New Canaan Charitable Foundation Inc The | General Fund | $995 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | General Fund | $700 |
| Robert S Steward Scholarship Fund | General Fund | $500 |
| Rye Arts Center The | General Fund | $500 |
| Rye Sustainability Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| St Johns University | General Fund | $500 |
| Starfish Connection Inc | General Fund | $500 |
| Stratton Mountain School | General Fund | $500 |
| University of Vermont Foundation The | General Fund | $500 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | General Fund | $425 |
| Animal Care Centers of NYC Best Friends Animal Society | General Fund | $250 |
| Connecticut Legal Services Campaign for Justice | General Fund | $250 |
| Tulane University | General Fund | $250 |
| US and Japan Society of Connecticut | General Fund | $250 |
| Temple B'nai Chaim | General Fund | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Moses Alexander
- Julius Alexander
- Robert Alexander
Questions people ask
Does Alexander Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexander Family Foundation Inc give?
$772,352 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Alexander Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Moses Alexander (Director/Treasurer), Julius Alexander (Director/Secretary) and Robert Alexander (Director/President).
What does Alexander Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.