Alexander Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-3985244 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.7M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$116.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $1,700,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Underhill, VT | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Teach for All | New York, NY | General support | $1,000,000 |
| African Parks Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General support | $400,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians | Washington, DC | General support | $250,000 |
| Island Conservation | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Mongabayorg | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| Property and Environment Research Center | Bozeman, MT | General support | $200,000 |
| Sahara Conservation Fund | Marana, AZ | General support | $200,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | Boise, ID | General support | $200,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $200,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | General support | $175,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | Baraboo, WI | General support | $150,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Rare | Arlington, VA | General support | $125,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| Linden Trust for Conservation | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Conservation Strategy Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $80,000 |
| Myraid USA (Caucasus Nature Fund) | New York, NY | General support | $80,000 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies | Millbrook, NY | General support | $60,000 |
| Storm King Arts Center | New Windsor, NY | General support | $60,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | Arlington, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Blue Ventures Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| International Snow Leopard Trust | Seattle, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | Seattle, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| Sand County Foundation | Madison, WI | General support | $40,000 |
| Blue Venture | Arlington, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Northern Florida Land Trust | Jacksonville, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Audubon Florida | Miami, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | St Petersburg, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| National Adubon Society Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Goddard Riverside Community Center | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,695,000 | 38 |
| 2023 | $453,333 | 3 |
| 2021 | $1,625,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101348
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3985244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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