Alexia Foundation for World Peace Inc

The Alexia Foundation for World Peace Inc, with Employer Identification Number (EIN) 223114228, is a U.S. nonprofit organization established in memory of Alexia Kathryn Tsairis, one of 35 Syracuse University students who lost her life in the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Founded in 1991 by her parents, Peter and Aphrodite Tsairis, along with her mentor David Sutherland, the organization aims to promote world peace and cultural understanding through the power of photojournalism.

Purpose and Activities

The Alexia Foundation supports professional and student photojournalists by providing grants and funding that total nearly one million dollars, recognizing over 140 photographers in this field. Its mission is to utilize documentary photography as a means to address social injustice, respect history, and foster cultural understanding. The foundation believes in empowering individuals to shape and advance peace, thereby contributing to global harmony.

Financial Information and Governance

Historical financial data indicates that the foundation received contributions, dividends, and other income to support its activities. Charitable disbursements were a significant portion of its expenses. Key figures associated with the foundation included Peter Tsairis, Aphrodite Tsairis, and David Sutherland among others.

Legacy and Evolution

In 2021, the Alexia Foundation closed and rebranded as The Alexia under the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. This transition marked a new phase where The Alexia continued to support documentary photography and filmmaking through grants and competitions. The Alexia's grants have empowered visual storytellers by funding projects and providing them with state-of-the-art equipment, furthering the legacy of Alexia Tsairis and advancing the cause of world peace and cultural understanding.

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