Alexandra William Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alexandra William Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$143,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $95,600 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $95,600 | 18 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 12 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Alexandra William 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 Alexandra William Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $133,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asia Society | Asia society Museum Global Arts and Culture | $35,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | the Islamic arts dept acquisition of Svres Bowl fund | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | in support of Artemis Council and New Museum Triennial Fund | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | in support of Mead Museum Exhibition Program | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Inc | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Heartbeat Opera LTD | For the 10th Anniversary Of Heartbeat Opera | $5,000 |
| Independent Curators International | In support of the traveling exhibition Seeing Sound | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | in support of Friends of Islamic Arts Dept. | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| International Studio & Curatorialprogram Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Composers Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Younghee Kim Wait
- Alexandra Wait
Questions people ask
Does Alexandra William Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexandra William Foundation give?
$143,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alexandra William Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Younghee Kim Wait (Dir, Pres, Treas) and Alexandra Wait (Sec).
What does Alexandra William Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and faith communities.