Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (previously known as Alex's Lemonade Stand and currently abbreviated as ALSF) is an American pediatric cancer charity founded by Alexandra "Alex" Scott (January 18, 1996 – August 1, 2004), who lived in Connecticut before moving to Pennsylvania. Scott suffered from neuroblastoma.[2][4]

FoundedJanuary 18, 2005; 21 years ago (2005-01-18)[1]
FounderAlexandra "Alex" Scott[2]
56-2496146[3]
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
FoundedJanuary 18, 2005; 21 years ago (2005-01-18)[1]
FounderAlexandra "Alex" Scott[2]
56-2496146[3]
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
HeadquartersBala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States[3]
ServicesGrantmaking for medical research; public awareness and education; travel for pediatric cancer patients and their families.[3]
Stephen Cohn[3]
Jason Scott[3]
Elizabeth Scott[3]
Revenue$18,236,617[3] (2014)
Expenses$18,077,820[3] (2014)
Endowment$837,717[3]
Employees48[3] (2014)
Volunteers22,470[3] (2014)
Websitewww.alexslemonade.org
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History

Alex Scott held the first lemonade stand in 2000. Five years later the foundation was started in 2005 by Alex's parents.[5][6]

In November 2019, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year by The Chamber of Commerce For Greater Philadelphia.[7]

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