Alexander Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a significant focus on Jewish organizations and community services. Its mission appears to center around addressing social issues such as food insecurity, domestic violence, and health-related initiatives, while also promoting education and cultural preservation. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including nonprofits that provide food assistance, health services, and educational programs. It operates primarily within the United States, with a notable emphasis on supporting organizations that benefit the Jewish community.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-medium nonprofits with ties to the foundation's observed priorities (Jewish community groups, local community service, food/health programs and similar regional charities), especially those with an existing introduction or intermediary relationship.
Good Fit
- • Clear alignment with Jewish community, community service, food security, health, or education work.
- • Located in Connecticut or the broader Northeast region (or able to demonstrate regional relevance).
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a current grantee, board contact, or donor-advised fund intermediary.
- • Requests for modest general operating or program support (many grants are under $5K).
- • Track record as a recognized charity or prior local grantee.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached 21 states, showing a broadly national spread even though some in-region concentration exists.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 154 distinct recipients in the latest year with a substantial returning grantee cohort (116) alongside dozens of new recipients, indicating a large and varied recipient set despite dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new entrants are funded (38 new recipients in 2024 and similar turnover in prior years), but filings also state grants are only to preselected organizations and no public application route is visible, so unsolicited applicants have limited, indirect pathways.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
