Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.0 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$13.0 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$124 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.0 million the year before.
48% 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 | $6.0 million | 34 | $111 million |
| 2024 | $13.0 million | 42 | $124 million |
How to apply
Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc 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 Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $9.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $1.3 million |
| California | 7 | $685,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $330,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $300,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $150,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA - Federation of New York | Social purposes | $5.0 million |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Social purposes | $800,000 |
| Hias Inc | Social purposes | $600,000 |
| Larchmont Temple | Social purposes | $500,000 |
| Dorot Inc | Social purposes | $450,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Social purposes | $400,000 |
| Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council | Social purposes | $400,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Social purposes | $340,000 |
| Coalition for Rainforest Nations | Environmental purposes | $250,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Medical purposes | $250,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Center for Jewish History | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | Environmental purposes | $200,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Cool Earth Action USA | Environmental purposes | $200,000 |
| Hadassah | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Humane Society of the US | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Jewish Voter Resource Center (New Venture Fund) | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust | Educational purposes | $200,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated | Social purposes | $200,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | Environmental purposes | $200,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Environmental purposes | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Social purposes | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Social purposes | $150,000 |
| UCSF Pain and Addiction Research Center | Educational purposes | $130,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services | Social purposes | $100,000 |
| Parents for Peace | Social purposes | $100,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Inc | Environmental purposes | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental purposes | $100,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Environmental purposes | $75,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance (Standwithus) | Social purposes | $75,000 |
| Jazz Foundation of America Inc | Social purposes | $75,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | Social purposes | $75,000 |
| Musicares Foundation | Social purposes | $75,000 |
| Temple Beth Abraham Oakland | Social purposes | $75,000 |
| Urj Eisner Camp | Social purposes | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Latet Humanitarian Aid Inc | Social purposes | $55,000 |
| Columbia University | Educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | Educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Social purposes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Zoffness
- Rachel Zoffness
- Daniel Binderman
Questions people ask
Does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc give?
$13.0 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Zoffness (Director/President/As Req'd), Rachel Zoffness (Director/Vp/Treasurer/As Req'd) and Daniel Binderman (Director/Vp/Treasurer/As Req'd).
What does Norman E Alexander Family S Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and education.