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The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 831065602  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded $5.6M across 73 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to National Organization for Rare Disorders Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.0M
Total assets
73
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc funds

The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationlgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Organization for Rare Disorders Inc
TO SUPPORT NORD'S COVID-19 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT RARE DISEASE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, WHO MAY BE FACING A RAN
Quincy, MA$600K2020
Global Genes
GLOBAL GENE'S CONTINUITY OF CARE RARE IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT RARE FOUNDATION ALLIANCE MEMBERS, AS WELL AS RARE PATIENTS
Aliso Viejo, CA$500K2020
Give an Hour
THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED CARE FOR CAREGIVERS: MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING CARE FOR RARE CAREGIVERS PROGRAM FOR THE
Clarksburg, MD$444K2023
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT CONTAINMENT, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ACTIVITIES FOR THOSE MOST AFFECTED AND FOR THE RESPONDERS.
Washington, DC$300K2020
Angel Flight of New England
ONGOING GRANT IN SUPPORT OF ANGEL FLIGHT NE'S MISSION/FLIGHT COORDINATION: HEALING JOURNEYS FOR RARE DISEASES PROGRAM WILL ALLOW THEM TO CON
Andover, MA$250K2023
Serious Fun Children
THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LIFE-CHANGING CAMPS AND
Norwalk, CT$250K2023
Seriousfun Children's Network
SUPPORTING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES, INCLUDING MANY RARE MEDICAL CONDITIONS, AND THEIR FAM
Norwalk, CT$200K2020
Ronald Macdonald House Charities
SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE YEAR 2, WITH THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING INNOVA
Chicago, IL$200K2022
Give an Hour
THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED CARE FOR CAREGIVERS: CARECONNECT: STRENGTHENING PEER & CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR RARE DIS
Clarksburg, MD$200K2024
Global Genes
GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED RARE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT GRANTS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FOUNDATION LEADERS TO APPLY
Aliso Viejo, CA$165K2023
Ronald Macdonald House Charities
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES GLOBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE, WITH THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING I
Chicago, IL$150K2023
Patient Airlift Services (pals)
THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PALS MISSION OF HELPING PEOPLE WITH TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY RARE DISEASES. PALS ARRANGES FREE
Farmingdale, NY$150K2024
Life Literacy Canada
THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED ABC HEALTH MATTERS: MANAGING RARE DISEASES AND CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSE: AB
$150K2024
Willow Foundation
SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED, SPECIAL DAYS PROGRAM FOR RARE DISEASE YOUTH ACROSS THE UK, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COVERING THE ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSO
$139K2022
Boston Children's Hospital
THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT TITLED RAINBOW PROGRAM WHICH IS BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PATIENT CLINIC FOR 1,250 MEDICALLY COMPLEX A
Boston, MA$125K2023

The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.2M
2022$644K
2023$2.0M
2024$810K

How to apply for funding from The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc

The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at alexion.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc

Does The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include National Organization for Rare Disorders Inc, Global Genes, Give an Hour. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 73 grants.
Where is The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc located?
The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 831065602.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Alexion Charitable Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.