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Mcwane Foundation

Birmingham, Alabama  ·  EIN 636044384  ·  Private foundation

Mcwane Foundation is a Alabama-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.2M in annual giving against $561K in assets. This page documents the 112 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Mcwane Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$561K
Total assets
112
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Mcwane Foundation funds

Mcwane Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, higher education.

Environment & ConservationHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Mcwane Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mcwane Science Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$2.5M2020
Mcwane Science Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$1.5M2023
Mcwane Science Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$1.5M2022
Darden School Foundation
DR. GENE R. PAGE & DAVID H. WHITE, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Charlottesville, VA$333K2020
Ag Gaston Boys & Girls Club
BUILDING THEIR FUTURE CAMPAIGN
Birmingham, AL$250K2020
Mahaska County YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oskaloosa, IA$250K2020
YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$200K2023
Jones Valley Teaching Farm
SUPPORT OF READY TO GROW CAMPAIGN
Birmingham, AL$117K2020
Glenwood
SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM
Birmingham, AL$100K2020
Vulcan Park & Museum
GENERAL SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$100K2020
Indian Hills Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Ottumwa, IA$100K2024
Indian Hills Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Ottumwa, IA$100K2023
Indian Hills Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Ottumwa, IA$100K2022
Birmingham Education Foundation
SUPPORT OF EDUCATE LOCAL PROGRAMS
Birmingham, AL$90K2020
Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
SUPPORT OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Birmingham, AL$76K2020

Mcwane Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.2M
2022$2.0M
2023$2.0M
2024$434K

How to apply for funding from Mcwane Foundation

From Mcwane Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS WITH DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION AS FOLLOWS: MARCH 15,”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Mcwane Foundation

Does Mcwane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Mcwane Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Mcwane Foundation fund?
Mcwane Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Mcwane Science Center, Mcwane Science Center, Mcwane Science Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Mcwane Foundation give in grants?
Mcwane Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.7M over 112 grants.
Where is Mcwane Foundation located?
Mcwane Foundation is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 636044384.
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About this profile. This page is built from Mcwane Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Mcwane Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.