Alexander Charitable Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc is a private foundation in Port Edwards, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 107 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $437,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$437,500
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $979,000 | 81 | $22.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 89 | $24.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 107 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
Alexander Charitable Foundationinc 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 Alexander Charitable Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 41 | $772,500 |
| Illinois | 18 | $69,900 |
| Florida | 5 | $66,000 |
| California | 8 | $38,500 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $32,400 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $30,000 |
| New York | 4 | $24,400 |
| Michigan | 6 | $20,400 |
| Colorado | 4 | $18,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| So Wood Co YMCA | Same | $437,500 |
| Anna Maria Island Community Center | Same | $50,000 |
| Marshall Buehler Scholarship Fund | Same | $42,000 |
| Northern Sky Theater | Meet financial needs | $32,400 |
| Boys Girls Club | Same | $30,000 |
| Individual | Same | $23,000 |
| Odc Inc | Same | $20,000 |
| Companion Animal Medical Program | Meet financial needs | $15,000 |
| Individual | Same | $15,000 |
| Uwsp Foundation Inc | Meets financial needs | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Same | $13,000 |
| Family Center | Meet financial needs | $12,000 |
| American Family Children's Hospital | Same | $10,000 |
| Create Portage County | Same | $10,000 |
| Desert View Elementary School | Same | $10,000 |
| East Side High School Womens Tennis | Same | $10,000 |
| Family Effect the Phoenix Center | Same | $10,000 |
| Friends of Rapids Music | Same | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Ministry | Same | $10,000 |
| Mammoth Mountain Community Fdn | Same | $10,000 |
| McCallum Theater | Same | $10,000 |
| Northern Lights Foundation | Same | $10,000 |
| Shermalot Ski Team | Same | $10,000 |
| Water Mission | Same | $10,000 |
| Wolrd Central Kitchen Inc | Same | $10,000 |
| Focus | Same | $9,500 |
| United Methodist Church | Same | $9,000 |
| 1st Methodist of Boulder | Meet financial needs | $8,000 |
| ACLU | Same | $8,000 |
| Evans Scholar Foundation | Same | $8,000 |
| Individual | Same | $8,000 |
| House of Hearts | Same | $7,400 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Same | $7,400 |
| Individual | Same | $7,000 |
| Homes of Hope | Same | $7,000 |
| Individual | Same | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of | Same | $6,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Stevens Point | Same | $5,500 |
| Port Edwards Education Foundation | Same | $5,100 |
| American Red Cross | Same | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie V Arendt
- Tracy McCormick
- J Marshall Buehler
- Karen Thiel
- Lauren Arendt
- Wendy Mospan
- Joann Lester
- Crystal Rietveld
- Shawna Bartimoccia
- Patricia Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alexander Charitable Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie V Arendt (President), Tracy McCormick (Member), J Marshall Buehler (V President) and Karen Thiel (Sec/Treas) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Alexander Charitable Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.