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The Frances Alexander Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $19K in grants paid to 80 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
New York, NY
$360K
15%

THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE
Northampton, MA
$201K
8%
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL CLUB OF NY INC
Greenwich, CT
$183.5K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$2.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION?
No. THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION give?
THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $19 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, THE TRUSTEES OF THE SMITH COLLEGE, and COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL CLUB OF NY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION?
THE FRANCES ALEXANDER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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