McWane Foundation
Accepts applications
McWane Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $567,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$567,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $433,500 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 18 | $718,393 |
| 2024 | $433,500 | 25 | $710,399 |
| 2025 | $567,000 | 21 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | C Phillip McWane PO Box 43327, Birmingham, AL 35243 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 414-3400 |
| What to submit | 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. |
What McWane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17 | $379,500 |
| Iowa | 3 | $182,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ag Gaston Boys and Girls Club | General support | $125,000 |
| Indian Hills Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Mahaska Co Conservation | General support | $80,000 |
| Auburn University | General support | $52,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | General support | $40,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | General support | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Frank M Johnson Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Birmingham | General support | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Vulcan Park Foundation | General support | $14,000 |
| Zero Zero | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama | General support | $6,000 |
| Childcare Resources | General support | $5,000 |
| The Respect Organization | General support | $5,000 |
| Leadership Alabama | General support | $5,000 |
| Stair of Birmingham | General support | $5,000 |
| U of Pennsylvania | General support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | General support | $2,500 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health | General support | $1,500 |
| American Stroke Association | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John McMahon
- C Phillip McWane
Questions people ask
Does McWane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests will be considered on a quarterly basis with deadline for submission as follows: march 15,.
How much does McWane Foundation give?
$567,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs McWane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John McMahon (Trustee) and C Phillip McWane (Trustee).
What does McWane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and health.