ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-4322369
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Alexandria, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-4322369
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IMPROVES THE LIVES OF ALEXANDRIANS BY TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTION & RESOURCES INTO RESULTS.
Cause Areas
1
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CAMPAGNA CENTER INC
$1.5M
5%
THE CHILD AND FAMILY NETWORK CENTERS INC
$1.3M
4%
AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER INC
$1.1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
108
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA?
No. ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA give?
ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA make each year?
In 2024, ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA fund recently?
In 2024, ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CAMPAGNA CENTER INC, THE CHILD AND FAMILY NETWORK CENTERS INC, and AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA?
ACT FOR ALEXANDRIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.