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A Gift From Alexa

Preselected recipients only Massapequa, New York · EIN 201509574

A Gift From Alexa is a private foundation in Massapequa, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,045 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2,849 and the largest $2,849. 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 $10,349 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$9,5325$101,911
2024$10,3496$101,196
2025$10,0451$100,301

How to apply

A Gift From Alexa 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 A Gift From Alexa funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$2,849

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ddi Foundation Inc
Smithtown, NY
educational contribution$2,849

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does A Gift From Alexa accept grant applications?

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

How much does A Gift From Alexa give?

$10,045 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2,849.

Who runs A Gift From Alexa?

Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Sheinker (Director).

What does A Gift From Alexa fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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