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The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Nicholasville, Kentucky · EIN 200500828

The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nicholasville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,211 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $54,711. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $135,606 the year before.

53% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$141,6999$912,699
2024$135,60611$1.3 million
2025$74,21115$1.8 million

How to apply

The Lynn & Rovena 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky11$68,711
Indiana1$3,000
New York1$1,000
Washington1$1,000
Florida1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Justin King Foundation
Nicholasville, KY
Education$54,711
Christian Student Fellowship
Lexington, KY
Education$3,000
Colts Club
Indianapolis, IN
Education$3,000
Asbury University Equine Center
Wilmore, KY
Education$2,000
Guthrie Opportunity Center
Bardstown, KY
Rehab$2,000
All God's Children
Vancouver, WA
Education$1,000
Assuance for Life
Lexington, KY
Medical$1,000
God's Pantry Food Bank
Lexington, KY
Rehab$1,000
Jessamine County Fair
Nicholasville, KY
Rehab$1,000
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, KY
Medical$1,000
Kentucky United Methodist
Nicholasville, KY
Rehab$1,000
Kids Cancer Alliance
Louisville, KY
Medical$1,000
March of Dimes
Louisville, KY
Medical$1,000
Tunnel to Towers
Saten Island, NY
Rehab$1,000
Wounded Warrior Project
Jacksonville, FL
Rehab$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation give?

$74,211 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists R Lynn Alexander (Director), Rovena Alexander (Director), Kimberly L King (Director) and Kasi L Sparks Sato (Director).

What does The Lynn & Rovena Alexander Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.

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