The Leslie L Alexander Foundation concentrates giving on animal rescue and sanctuary organizations, global and domestic humanitarian/food-relief efforts, and children- and family-focused service providers, with an additional local interest in South Florida health and higher education. Grants are often sizable and directed to a mix of repeated grantees and mission-aligned national/international charities, reflecting both local community support and global emergency response priorities.
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc shows a clear pattern of large, multi-purpose grants that repeatedly support animal rescue, humanitarian relief, and children’s services. In 2023 and 2025, its giving included seven-figure support to University of Texas Foundation and several $500,000-plus awards to organizations working in food relief, rescue, and family services. The foundation’s recent grants also show repeated support for the same animal and human-services groups, including Rescued Pets Movement, Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals, and The Children’s Place at Home Safe. That mix points to a funder that backs both immediate direct-service needs and longer-running organizational support. The grant record also shows a strong local layer alongside broader national and international relief. Florida recipients appear throughout the recent list, from Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches to The Soup Kitchen and Boca Raton-based institutions, while national humanitarian organizations such as World Central Kitchen, World Food Program USA, and Global Empowerment Mission sit alongside smaller service providers. Animal welfare is a major throughline, with rescues and sanctuaries receiving some of the largest awards in the dataset. Children’s charities and family-service organizations are another recurring part of the foundation’s pattern.
Animal rescue is one of the foundation’s clearest priorities. It gave $750,000 to Rescued Pets Movement in Houston for animal rescue, $720,000 to Animal Nation in Rye for animal rescue, and $250,000 to Four Paws International in Boston for animal rescue. Humanitarian and food-relief work is another major theme. Grants included $750,000 to World Central Kitchen in Washington for humanitarian charity, $600,000 to World Food Program USA in Washington for food bank work, and $625,000 to Global Empowerment Mission in Doral for humanitarian charity. Children’s services also receive sustained support. The foundation awarded $400,000 to Kidsave International in Culver City for children’s charity, $350,000 to Global Fund for Children in Washington for children’s charity, and $300,000 to Pace Center for Girls in Miami for children’s charity. Local health and education appear as well, including support for Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation and Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc.
$28.4M
$291.4M
$5.2M
$32.2M
Most grants fall between $25K and $55K, with a median of $40K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$40K
75th Percentile
$55K
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Relatively concentrated, high-dollar grants with frequent repeat funding to core grantees; a balanced mix of local South Florida beneficiaries and large national/international humanitarian partners, emphasizing both animal welfare and emergency/child-focused relief.
Notable grantees: Rescued Pets Movement, Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals, World Central Kitchen, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, The American Joint Distribution Committee
Typical grants cluster in the tens of thousands, with a p25 of $25,000, a median of $40,000, and a p75 of $55,000. The recent grant list also includes a wide upper tail, with awards ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. The pattern is not limited to one-off gifts: several organizations appear more than once across the recent grants list, including Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals and Rescued Pets Movement. Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc is a regular funder rather than a DAF, and the data shows no program-related investments and no grants to individuals.
Grants are concentrated in the U.S., and Florida is the top recipient state by count, with 38% of grants going there. Recent Florida recipients include West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Doral, Lake Worth, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Miami. Outside Florida, the list includes repeated support in Houston, Washington, New York, and Austin. The recipient-country distribution is entirely domestic, with 1,319 grants going to U.S.-based organizations.
The recent grants point to animal rescue and sanctuary groups, humanitarian and food-relief organizations, and children’s charities and family services. Florida health and higher-education institutions also appear in the recent list, along with Jewish humanitarian and international aid groups.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution centers on relatively large awards: p25 is $25,000, median grant size is $40,000, and p75 is $55,000. The recent list also shows larger awards well above that range, including grants of $250,000 and higher.
Yes. Several organizations appear multiple times in the recent grants list, including Evelyn Alexander Home for Animals and Rescued Pets Movement. That suggests the foundation does support some recipients across more than one year.
Florida is the top recipient state by grant count, and 38% of grants go to recipients in Florida. Recent Florida grantees include Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, The Soup Kitchen, Global Empowerment Mission, and Boca Raton-based organizations.
Recent grants show support for animal rescue, humanitarian relief, food assistance, children’s services, and local health and education. Named recipients include World Central Kitchen, World Food Program USA, Kidsave International, and Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $1,000,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY |
| EVELYN ALEXANDER HOME FOR ANIMALS | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $640,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| RESCUED PETS MOVEMENT | HOUSTON, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| UTHEALTH HOUSTON | HOUSTON, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| THE CHILDREN'S PLACE AT HOME SAFE | LAKE WORTH, FL | $500,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $250,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S CHARITY |
| REMOTE AREA MEDICAL | ROCKFORD, TN | $250,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | BOCA RATON, FL | $250,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| THE AMERICAN JOINT JEWISH DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| OSCAR'S PLACE ADOPTION CENTER & SANCTUARY | HOPLAND, CA | $175,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| MAYA'S HOPE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $160,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| HARMONY FUND | HOLDEN, MA | $150,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| LAKE WORTH CULTURAL RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION | LAKE WORTH, FL | $150,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| OPERATION INTERNATIONAL LTD | SOUTHAMPTON, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| PANTRY OF BROWARD | FT LAUDERDALE, FL | $140,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | $128,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| THE ARROW FUND | PROSPECT, KY | $125,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| LOVE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES | LOWELL, AR | $125,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| WOODSTOCK FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY | HIGH FALLS, NY | $125,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| IN THE PINES INC | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $125,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| NETWORK FOR ANIMALS USA | BARNSTABLE, MA | $120,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| RAISE UP FAMILIES | HOUSTON, TX | $120,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| 1 HORSE AT A TIME DRAFT HORSE RESCUE | CORVALLIS, MT | $110,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| COMPANION ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY | THOUSAND OAKS, CA | $105,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| HEART AND HAND HOUSE | PHILIPPI, WV | $100,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| SWEET DREAM MAKERS | BOCA RATON, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S CHARITY |
| ALAQUA ANIMAL REFUGE | FREEPORT, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| CLINIC FOR REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE | SANIBEL, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AUSTIN TEXAS | AUSTIN, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| THREE LITTLE PITTIES RESCUE | FRIENDSWOOD, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| THE PANTRY PLUS MORE | MORGANTOWN, WV | $100,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC | BOCA RATON, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | UNIVERSITY |
| FLORIDA'S CHILDREN FIRST | BOCA RATON, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S CHARITY |
| LITTLE SMILES INC | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S CHARITY |
| FEED THE HUNGRY PANTRY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $100,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| WALKING N CIRCLES RANCH | EDGEWOOD, NM | $100,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| FIGHTING CHANCE INC | SAG HARBOR, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| CLINICS CAN HELP INC | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $90,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| RUSTY'S RESCUE INC | LAKE ELSINORE, CA | $90,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| RESCUE REHOME REPEAT OF SO LOUISIANA | WALKER, LA | $88,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| C&W RUSTIC HOLLOW SHELTER INC | NASHUA, IA | $85,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF MISSISSIPPI | JACKSON, MS | $85,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| SARAH'S HOUSE | PASADENA, TX | $85,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| FLORIDA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL & SANCTUARY | PALM SHORES, FL | $80,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER CHARLESTON | CHARLESTON, SC | $80,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| PROJECT COMEBACK | SEBASTIAN, FL | $80,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| MY BROTHER'S KEEPER OUTREACH CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | HUMANITARIAN CHARITY |
| NOAH'S HOUSE | HOUSTON, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
| WILD HORSE RESCUE CENTER | WEBSTER, FL | $80,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL RESCUE |
EVELYN ALEXANDER HOME FOR ANIMALS
$640,000ANIMAL RESCUE
UTHEALTH HOUSTON
$500,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
CHILDREN'S CHARITY
OSCAR'S PLACE ADOPTION CENTER & SANCTUARY
$175,000ANIMAL RESCUE
MAYA'S HOPE FOUNDATION
$160,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
HARMONY FUND
$150,000ANIMAL RESCUE
LAKE WORTH CULTURAL RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION
$150,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
OPERATION INTERNATIONAL LTD
$150,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
THE ARROW FUND
$125,000ANIMAL RESCUE
LOVE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
$125,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
IN THE PINES INC
$125,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
NETWORK FOR ANIMALS USA
$120,000ANIMAL RESCUE
1 HORSE AT A TIME DRAFT HORSE RESCUE
$110,000ANIMAL RESCUE
HEART AND HAND HOUSE
$100,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AUSTIN TEXAS
$100,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
FLORIDA'S CHILDREN FIRST
$100,000CHILDREN'S CHARITY
WALKING N CIRCLES RANCH
$100,000ANIMAL RESCUE
FIGHTING CHANCE INC
$100,000HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
RUSTY'S RESCUE INC
$90,000ANIMAL RESCUE
RESCUE REHOME REPEAT OF SO LOUISIANA
$88,000ANIMAL RESCUE
C&W RUSTIC HOLLOW SHELTER INC
$85,000ANIMAL RESCUE
ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF MISSISSIPPI
$85,000ANIMAL RESCUE
FLORIDA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL & SANCTUARY
$80,000ANIMAL RESCUE
PROJECT COMEBACK
$80,000ANIMAL RESCUE
NOAH'S HOUSE
$80,000ANIMAL RESCUE
WILD HORSE RESCUE CENTER
$80,000ANIMAL RESCUE