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Also known as: C/O RUANE CUNNIFF & GOLDFARB INC
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Alexander Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc.. It holds total assets of $66.7M. Annual income is reported at $6.7M. Total assets have grown from $16M in 2011 to $66.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of environment. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Florida, Virginia, New York. According to available records, Alexander Foundation Inc. has made 87 grants totaling $17.3M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has decreased from $965K in 2020 to $453K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $14.2M distributed across 62 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.1M, with an average award of $198K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$107K
Largest Grant
$625K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Alexander Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of environment. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, VA.
Alexander Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $17.3M across 87 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $198K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.1M.
Alexander Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Alexander Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Nelson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory Alexander | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott M O'Connell | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerard Alexander | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Chiu | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$66.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$66.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$17.3M
Average Grant
$198K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Trust For ConservationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United StatesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Iris FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Ridgefield, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| African Parks FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Teach For AllGENERAL | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $900K | 2022 |
| Maliasili Initiatives IncGENERAL | Underhill, VT | $600K | 2022 |
| World Resources InstituteGENERAL | Washington, DC | $600K | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL | New York, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| RareGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $275K | 2022 |
| Wildlife GuardiansGENERAL | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Sahara Conservation FundGENERAL | Marana, AZ | $150K | 2022 |
| MongabayGENERAL | Menlo Park, CA | $150K | 2022 |
| PercGENERAL | Bozeman, MT | $140K | 2022 |
| Island ConservationGENERAL | Santa Cruz, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Peregrine FundGENERAL | Boise, ID | $100K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Blue Ventures IncGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public LandGENERAL | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| International Crane FoundationGENERAL | Baraboo, WI | $75K | 2022 |
| Conservation International FoundationGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $75K | 2022 |
| OceanaGENERAL | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Brac UsaGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Amazon Conservation TeamGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $75K | 2022 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Snow Leopard TrustGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $50K | 2022 |