Mcwane Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 63-6044384
Foundation Overview
Based in Birmingham, AL, Mcwane Foundation has awarded 178 grants totaling $13,051,259 to organizations in Alabama, Texas and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $2,500,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 18 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
87% of all grants are concentrated in Alabama, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Birmingham (92%), Anniston (3%), Vestavia Hills (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 51% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mcwane Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Birmingham | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Clean Environment Program | 2023 |
| Uncf | $8,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Childcare Resources | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Respect Organization | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Public Affairs Research Council Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Indian Hills Foundation | $100,000 | Ottumwa, IA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $1,500,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition Of Alabama | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Auburn University | $48,000 | Auburn, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ymca | $200,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Spring Valley School | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ascension St Vincent's Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Birmingham | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glenwood | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Individuals Diagnosed With Autism | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Clean Environment Program | 2022 |
| Casa East Tx | $16,668 | Tyler, TX, US | To Support The Foster Care System | 2022 |
| Uncf | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | Birmingham Heart Ball | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Greater Birmingham March For Babies Campaign | 2022 |
| Childcare Resources | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $37,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Innovation Depot Inc | $33,333 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Respect Organization | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Central Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Central Alabama Sickle Cell Virtual Walk | 2022 |
| Mcwane Foundation Scholarship | $48,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Auburn University Foundation | 2022 |
| Ywca Cental Alabama | $7,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Public Affairs Research Council Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Indian Hills Foundation | $100,000 | Ottumwa, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Miss Alabama Scholarship Organization | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Alabama | $3,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alabama Veteran | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stair | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kid One Transport | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Workshop Empowerment Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Central Alabama | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Birmingham | $3,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vestavia Hill Highschool - Rise | $1,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $1,500,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Acastemics | $19,150 | Anniston, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Dance Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Building Peace Inc | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Afs | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Birmingham | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glenwood | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Individuals Diagnosed With Autism | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Clean Environment Program | 2022 |
| Casa East Tx | $16,668 | Tyler, TX, US | To Support The Foster Care System | 2022 |
| Uncf | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | Birmingham Heart Ball | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Greater Birmingham March For Babies Campaign | 2022 |
| Childcare Resources | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $37,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Innovation Depot Inc | $33,333 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Respect Organization | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Central Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Central Alabama Sickle Cell Virtual Walk | 2022 |
| Mcwane Foundation Scholarship | $48,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Auburn University Foundation | 2022 |
| Ywca Cental Alabama | $7,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Public Affairs Research Council Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Indian Hills Foundation | $100,000 | Ottumwa, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Miss Alabama Scholarship Organization | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Alabama | $3,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alabama Veteran | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stair | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kid One Transport | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Workshop Empowerment Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Central Alabama | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Birmingham | $3,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vestavia Hill Highschool - Rise | $1,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $1,500,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Acastemics | $19,150 | Anniston, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Dance Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Building Peace Inc | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Afs | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Birmingham | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glenwood | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Individuals Diagnosed With Autism | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Scholarships | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Clean Environment Program | 2022 |
| Casa East Tx | $16,668 | Tyler, TX, US | To Support The Foster Care System | 2022 |
| Uncf | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | Birmingham Heart Ball | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Greater Birmingham March For Babies Campaign | 2022 |
| Childcare Resources | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $37,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Innovation Depot Inc | $33,333 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Respect Organization | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Central Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Central Alabama Sickle Cell Virtual Walk | 2022 |
| Mcwane Foundation Scholarship | $48,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Auburn University Foundation | 2022 |
| Ywca Cental Alabama | $7,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Public Affairs Research Council Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Indian Hills Foundation | $100,000 | Ottumwa, IA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Miss Alabama Scholarship Organization | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Alabama | $3,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alabama Veteran | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stair | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kid One Transport | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Workshop Empowerment Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of Central Alabama | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Leadership Birmingham | $3,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vestavia Hill Highschool - Rise | $1,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $1,500,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Acastemics | $19,150 | Anniston, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Dance Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Building Peace Inc | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Afs | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Birmingham | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Glenwood | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Individuals Diagnosed With Autism | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $23,125 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Scholarships | 2021 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Clean Environment Program | 2021 |
| Parkinson Association Of Alabama Inc | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Casa East Tx | $16,666 | Tyler, TX, US | To Support The Foster Care System | 2021 |
| Uncf | $3,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | Birmingham Heart Ball | 2021 |
| Ag Gaston Boys & Girls Club | $250,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Building Their Future Campaign | 2021 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $116,666 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Ready To Grow Campaign | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Greater Birmingham March For Babies Campaign | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Unc Swimming Endowment | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | In Memory Of Janis Dowd | 2021 |
| Bsc | $13,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Southern Environmental Center | 2021 |
| Childcare Resources | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support For Zoo Rendezvous 2021 | 2021 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Anniston Museum Of Natural History | $60,000 | Anniston, AL, US | To Support Children's Exhibit, Force Factory | 2021 |
| Innovation Depot Inc | $33,333 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Respect Organization | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Central Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Central Alabama Sickle Cell Virtual Walk | 2021 |
| Mcwane Foundation Scholarship | $26,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Auburn University Foundation | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Central Al | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support 12,000 Youth | 2021 |
| Breakthroughbirmingham | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater Birmingham | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Leadership Birmingham | $3,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Central Alabama | $6,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Glenwood | $100,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Individuals Diagnosed With Autism | 2020 |
| Childcare Resources | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Fairy Tale Ball. | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $76,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Scholarships | 2020 |
| Cahaba River Society | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of The Clean Environment Program | 2020 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | $40,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $2,500,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Leadership Alabama | $3,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Parca | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Parkinson Association Of Alabama Inc | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Casa East Tx | $16,666 | Tyler, TX, US | To Support The Foster Care System | 2020 |
| Mahaska County Ymca | $250,000 | Oskaloosa, IA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Innovation Depot Inc | $33,333 | Birmingham, AL, US | Velocity Sponsorship - Seed | 2020 |
| Stair Of Birmingham | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Uncf | $3,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $37,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Nest | $2,500 | Katonah, NY, US | To Improve Women's Wellbeing Beyond Factories | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Prescott, AZ, US | Birmingham Heart Ball | 2020 |
| Darden School Foundation | $333,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Dr. Gene R. Page & David H. White, Ph.d. Scholarship Fund | 2020 |
| A For Education | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tech Bridge | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Al-ms National Ms Society | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Legacy Of Leadership Campaign Honoring Fairfax And Drayton Nabers | 2020 |
| Aids Alabama | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Hiv/sti Prevention And Education | 2020 |
| Ag Gaston Boys & Girls Club | $250,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Building Their Future Campaign | 2020 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $90,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Educate Local Programs | 2020 |
| Birmingham Kiwanis Foundation | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Kiwanis Centennial Campaign | 2020 |
| Virginia Tech Athletic Fund | $250 | Blacksburg, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Community Affairs Committee | $400 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hand In Paw | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hoover Dugout Club | $1,000 | Hoover, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hudsonalpha Foundation | $5,000 | Huntsville, AL, US | Support Of Decade Of Discovery | 2020 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $116,667 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Of Ready To Grow Campaign | 2020 |
| Auburn University Foundation | $48,000 | Auburn, AL, US | Support Of Mcwane Foundation Scholarships | 2020 |
| Vulcan Park & Museum | $100,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 63-6044384 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 43327 Birmingham, AL 35243-0327 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mcwane Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | John Mcmahon |
|---|---|
| Trustee | C Phillip Mcwane |
Forms 990-PF
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