The Shana Alexander Charitable
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable purposes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, particularly in cancer research and mental health, as evidenced by its funding of organizations like the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering and Hope for Depression Research. Additionally, the foundation shows interest in cultural heritage and environmental conservation, providing grants to organizations such as the World Monuments Fund and Central Park Conservancy. While it primarily supports organizations based in New York, its funding extends to various causes across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established nonprofit with a clear New York presence or partnership to New York, operating in areas the foundation has funded (health research, mental health, cultural heritage, parks/conservation), seeking modest to mid-sized grants.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program work in New York.
- • Focus on medical research, mental health, cultural institutions, or urban conservation.
- • Capacity to manage and report on grants in the $2K–$25K range.
- • Introductions or nominations from current or past grantees or trusted intermediaries.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in New York—about 84% of dollars each year—though small grants also reached organizations in several other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 20–26 distinct recipients each year across multiple sectors, and about half of the latest-year recipients were newly funded, indicating a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration among a few winners.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows notable turnover (about half of latest-year grantees were new), which suggests new entrants can be funded, but the foundation publicly declares a preselection-only process and offers no public application route, so direct access for unfamiliar applicants appears limited.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
