Elam Alexander Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elam Alexander Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$117,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $121,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $108,000 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $121,000 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $117,000 | 15 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Elam Alexander Trust 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 Elam Alexander Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 15 | $117,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor's Project | General support | $22,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Sciences | General support | $20,000 |
| Motivating Youth Foundation Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Campus Club | General support | $14,000 |
| Hay House | General support | $6,000 |
| Macon Arts Alliance | General support | $5,000 |
| Wesleyan College | General support | $5,000 |
| Motivating Youth Adult Readiness | General support | $5,000 |
| Middle Georgia State University Fou | General support | $5,000 |
| Nutcracker of Middle Georgia | General support | $5,000 |
| First Tee | General support | $5,000 |
| FPD Robotics Team | General support | $3,000 |
| Otis Redding Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| The Cannonball House | General support | $2,000 |
| Morning Music Club | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Sidney E Middlebrooks
- Mr Albert P Reichert Jr
- Dr William Lee Tift
- Mr John C Walker III
- Ms Sally M Heard
- Mr Ellsworth Hall IV
Questions people ask
Does Elam Alexander Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elam Alexander Trust give?
$117,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Elam Alexander Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mr Sidney E Middlebrooks (Trustee <1), Mr Albert P Reichert Jr (Trustee <1), Dr William Lee Tift (Trustee <1) and Mr John C Walker III (Trustee <1) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Elam Alexander Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.