Alexander Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alexander Family Foundation is a private foundation in Hamden, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $105,000. 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$155,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Alexander Family Foundation 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 funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $115,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | General purpose | $105,000 |
| University of Virginia Health Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| New Haven Reads | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Curious Learning | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce D Alexander
- Seth Alexander
Questions people ask
Does Alexander Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexander Family Foundation give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Alexander Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce D Alexander (Trustee) and Seth Alexander (Trustee).
What does Alexander Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.