Alexander Host Foundation
Accepts applications
Alexander Host Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,725 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$227,725
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was up from $175,325 the year before.
3% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,725 | 32 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $175,325 | 36 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $227,725 | 36 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | N George Host 725 Palm Trail Apt 6, Delray Beach, FL 33483 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 626-1070 |
| What to submit | Letter request |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Prefer environmental issues, particularly water quality |
What Alexander Host Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $31,000 |
| Connecticut | 15 | $27,725 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Further environment | $150,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Further environment | $10,000 |
| CTLCV | Further environment | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Land Trust | Further environment | $5,000 |
| Musc Foundation | Further environment | $5,000 |
| Save the Sound | Further environment | $5,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Further environment | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Land Trust | Further environment | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense | Further environment | $3,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Further environment | $3,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Further environment | $3,000 |
| Great Mountain Forest Corp | Further environment | $2,500 |
| Harvard University Center for Environment | Further environment | $2,500 |
| Marion Institute Inc Frogfoot Farm | Further environment | $2,500 |
| Audubon of New Hampshire | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Bruce Museum | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Granite State Woodland Institute | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Green Fingers Garden Club | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Botanical Center | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Community Organic Gardens | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Green & Clean | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich High School Oceanography Award | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Point Conservancy | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Preservation Trust | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Tree Conservancy | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Loon Preservation Committee | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Society for the Protection of NH Forests | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Soundwaters | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Further environment | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Further environment | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Youth Conservation Project | Further environment | $225 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanne Host
- N George Host
- T Amory Host
- Elizabeth Host
Questions people ask
Does Alexander Host Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Alexander Host Foundation give?
$227,725 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Alexander Host Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeanne Host (Trustee), N George Host (President), T Amory Host (Trustee) and Elizabeth Host (Trustee).
What does Alexander Host Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.