The Stanford and Joan Alexander Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0204170 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,005
Total assets$32K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
31% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust (Through Jpmorgan) | Jenkintown, PA | To establish new donor advised fund | $1,749,645 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | Fort Worth, TX | General fund support | $743,694 |
| Judaism and Democracy Action Alliance | New York, NY | General fund support | $125,000 |
| Uthealth Mcgovern Medical School a Component of Uthealth Houston | Houston, TX | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Mental Health America of Greater Houston Inc | Houston, TX | General fund support | $25,000 |
| Path With Heart Community Inc | Oakland, CA | General fund support | $15,000 |
| Hatikvah Educational Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center a Component of the University of Texas System | Houston, TX | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Ascension Living Foundation | St Louis, MO | General fund support | $5,005 |
| Chabad at Rice Inc | Houston, TX | Jewish cultural | $5,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | Fine arts | $5,000 |
| Kerusso Grace Church | Houston, TX | Social impact | $3,000 |
| Christians United for Israel | San Antonio, TX | Annual membership | $1,000 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc-Houston Chapter | Houston, TX | Jewish cultural | $500 |
| Harvesters - the Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Social impact | $500 |
| Jewish Family Service | Houston, TX | Social impact | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,748,594 | 16 |
| 2024 | $370,994 | 35 |
| 2023 | $9,586,917 | 81 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602459349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0204170
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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