The Alexander Firestone Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 42-1402538 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALEX FIRESTONE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2109 BROADWAY NO 6109, NEW YORK NY 10023 |
| Phone | 2124962639 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 31ST |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviv Hatorah | Dallas, TX | General | $18,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America | New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Chmol | Brooklyn, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Zaka | Brooklyn, NY | General | $6,000 |
| Just One Life | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Religous Zionists of America | New York, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Stand With US | Pasadena, CA | General | $1,800 |
| The Hebron Fund | Brooklyn, NY | General | $1,800 |
| Diskin Orphan Home | Brooklyn, NY | General | $180 |
| Flame | Berkeley, CA | General | $180 |
| Gioh Jerusalem | New York, NY | General | $180 |
| Telshe Yeshiva | Wickliffe, OH | General | $180 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($360). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,280 | 14 |
| 2024 | $73,260 | 17 |
| 2023 | $63,240 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1402538
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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