The Judd S. Alexander Foundation Inc. was founded in 1973 by Anne M. Alexander to continue the philanthropy of the pioneering Wausau Alexander Family.

"Alexander" is one of the foremost names in the famous "Wausau Group" of far-sighted entrepreneurs who were instrumental in converting Wausau from a one-industry (lumbering) village into a widely-diversified and thriving city.

Scotland born Walter Alexander and his sons, Judd and Ben, played key roles in founding and guiding many an area enterprise -- everything from developing quality dairy herds to papermaking! One or more of the Alexanders were major figures in the Alexander-Stewart Lumber Company, Mosinee and Marathon Paper Mills, Marathon Electric Mfg. Company, Wausau Insurance, MDU Resources, Alexander Park-- even the Wausau Pubic Library and Wausau's first airport, Alexander Field.