Pauline Hurd Nearing and C Turner Nearing
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 37-1216723 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$262K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$26,243
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $26,243 and $78,728.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Co Il Conservation Dist (Special Emphasis Rock Springs) | Decatur, IL | General operating | $97,098 |
| Illinois Masonic Home | Springfield, IL | General operating | $78,728 |
| Macon Co Historical Soc | Decatur, IL | General operating | $26,243 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Decatur, IL | General operating | $26,243 |
| Audubon Society of Decatur | Decatur, IL | General operating | $26,243 |
| United States Chess Trust | Wallkill, NY | General operating | $7,873 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $262,428 | 6 |
| 2024 | $240,847 | 6 |
| 2023 | $252,672 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349100900
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1216723
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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