Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation
The Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, MI that supports children’s hospitals and local community agencies, lists board members and donation recipients, and promotes a project called “The Alex.” The site provides a donate link and a contact email.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized children's‑focused or community nonprofits (children's hospitals, after‑school meal programs, foster youth housing, tutoring/education programs) with local or regional ties to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Direct service programs for children or families (after‑school meals, tutoring, scholarships).
- • Hospitals or pediatric funds (short, project grants for specific needs).
- • Local or regional presence in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, or nearby states.
- • Requests for modest, one‑time grants in the $1k–$5k range.
- • Existing relationship, introduction, or prior collaboration with board members or known contacts.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached four states (IL, MI, VA, WI) rather than being strictly local, although a single state received the largest share of dollars in that year.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year shows 10 distinct recipients spanning hospitals, community foundations, after‑school programs, tutoring, and foster‑care housing; only three recipients repeated across the two observed years, indicating a broad recipient mix for the funder's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited to two years: 7 of 10 2023 grantees were new, which shows the funder does add new recipients, but the publicly stated 'only preselected' policy and absence of an open RFP suggest unsolicited applicants may have limited chances without an introduction or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
