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The Alexander Fund

Preselected recipients only Charlottesville, Virginia · EIN 726027194

The Alexander Fund is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,900 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $950. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1,400 the year before.

20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,4005$42,960
2024$1,9005$44,820

How to apply

The Alexander Fund 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 Alexander Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$1,250
Louisiana1$500
North Carolina2$150

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Support for educational and athletic programs for college students$950
Metairie Park Country Day School
Metairie, LA
Support for educational programs for pre-k to 12th grade students$500
Charlottesville Ballet
Charlottesville, VA
Support for ballet dancer wellness$300
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Support for educational programs for college students$100
A2 Ministries
Stony Point, NC
Provide on-site training for pastors and church leaders to develop a discipleship process$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Alexander Fund accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Alexander Fund give?

$1,900 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs The Alexander Fund?

Its 2024 filing lists Lester F Alexander III (Pres/Mgr).

What does The Alexander Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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