Alexandra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alexandra Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $57,726 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,048 and the largest $10,000. 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$57,726
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,048
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $59,726 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $59,726 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,726 | 18 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Alexandra 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $27,226 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Federation for Aging Research | General operations | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | General | $10,000 |
| The Salk Institute | General operations | $10,000 |
| Adult Congenital Heart Association | Research fund in honor of melissa | $5,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Carnagie Hall Society Inc | Patron program & carnegie club | $2,630 |
| Lotos Foundation | Annual campaign | $2,500 |
| The College of William and Mary | The fund for william & mary | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Musuem of Art | General operations | $1,096 |
| At Home in Darien | General operations | $1,000 |
| Community Fund of Darien | General operations | $1,000 |
| Darian Ems - Post 53 | General operations | $1,000 |
| Darian Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Darien Community Association Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Darien Library | General operations | $1,000 |
| Eye Bank for Sight Restoration Inc | For sharing opportunities scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| MIT Libraries - Part of MIT | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Kalman
- Terry L Slye
- Shehla Tauscher
Questions people ask
Does Alexandra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexandra Foundation give?
$57,726 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,048.
Who runs Alexandra Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana Kalman (Director/President/Treasur), Terry L Slye (Director/Vice-Pres/Secreta) and Shehla Tauscher (Director).
What does Alexandra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.