Mcwane Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-6044384 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | C PHILLIP MCWANE |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 43327, BIRMINGHAM AL 35243 |
| Phone | 2054143400 |
| Form and materials | POTENTIAL GRANTEES SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: - A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH THE FUNDS ARE SOUGHT - HOW THE REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE USED - TIMELINESS FOR THE FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT - HOW SUCCESS WILL BE MEASURED FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT - EVIDENCE OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS - LIST OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF - BUDGET FOR PROJECT AND ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDERS |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS WITH DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION AS FOLLOWS: MARCH 15, |
| Restrictions | THE MCWANE FOUNDATION WILL NOT SUPPORT: - INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS ACTING ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS - ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMIATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR GENDER - TELEPHONE OR MASS MAIL APPEALS - POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS - GROUPS SUCH AS ATHLETIC TEAMS, FRATERNAL ORDERS, SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS, VETERANS PROGRAMS, LABOR ASSOCIATIONS, ETC. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ag Gaston Boys and Girls Club | Birmingham, AL | General support | $125,000 |
| Indian Hills Foundation | Ottumwa, IA | General support | $100,000 |
| Mahaska Co Conservation | Oskaloosa, IA | General support | $80,000 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | General support | $52,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Birmingham, AL | General support | $40,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | General support | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Birmingham, AL | General support | $25,000 |
| Frank M Johnson Institute | Montgomery, AL | General support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General support | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General support | $15,000 |
| Vulcan Park Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General support | $14,000 |
| Zero Zero | Birmingham, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General support | $6,000 |
| Childcare Resources | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Respect Organization | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Stair of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| U of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Boone, IA | General support | $2,500 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health | Birmingham, AL | General support | $1,500 |
| American Stroke Association | Birmingham, AL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $567,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $433,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $2,048,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622299349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-6044384
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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