Ann B Hearin Foundation
The ann b. Hearin foundation seeks to build permanent endowments for the long range future of the region it serves and to draw from the strengths of the region's diverse population in designing and funding innovative programs which meet community needs. Serving as responsible stewards of these funds, the foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations in the fields of arts and culture, civic and community, anti-crime and abuse, education, environment, health, human services, and recreation.
Ann B Hearin Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann B Hearin Foundation gave $102K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,400
- +132.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,800
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,776,990
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ann B Hearin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mobile Museum of Art ($15K). Together the top 8 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $331K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Museum of Art Mobile, AL | Arts/ Culture | $15,000 |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile Mobile, AL | Arts/ Culture | $15,000 |
| Mobile Arts Council Mobile, AL | Arts/ Culture | $15,000 |
| Mobile Ballet Mobile, AL | Arts/ Culture | $15,000 |
| Azalea City Center for the Arts Mobile, AL | Arts/ Culture | $15,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Inc Mobile, AL | Music/ Opera/ Orchestra | $12,000 |
| Eastern Shore Art Center Fairhope, AL | Arts/ Culture | $10,000 |
| Fairhope Public Library Fairhope, AL | Arts/ Culture | $5,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,776,990 | $264,097 | $162,508 | $102,400 | 8 | $264,097 |
| 2024 | $2,812,367 | $132,198 | $98,906 | $44,000 | 4 | $132,198 |
| 2023 | $2,210,862 | $263,568 | $45,926 | — | — | $263,568 |
| 2022 | $2,009,105 | $536,301 | $44,283 | — | — | $20,845 |
| 2021 | $2,255,838 | $748,601 | $381,222 | $330,992 | 1 | $495,709 |
| 2020 | $1,888,459 | $309,399 | $42,327 | — | — | $309,399 |
| 2019 | $1,621,387 | $9,024 | $33,757 | — | — | $9,024 |
About Ann B Hearin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ann B Hearin Foundation is a public charity, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $264K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ann B Hearin Foundation is led by Mark Hieronymus, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Hieronymus
President
Assistant Treasurer → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Ladd
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Champ Lyons Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Byrne
Secretary & Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bedsole
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Hearin (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ann B Hearin Foundation
How much does Ann B Hearin Foundation give each year?
Ann B Hearin Foundation gave $102K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $44K across 4 grants.
What is Ann B Hearin Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann B Hearin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,800, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ann B Hearin Foundation give grants?
Ann B Hearin Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (6 grants) and Fairhope, AL (2 grants).
Does Ann B Hearin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Ann B Hearin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts/ Culture" (7 grants).
Who are Ann B Hearin Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann B Hearin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mobile Museum of Art ($15,000), Covenant Academy of Mobile ($15,000) and Mobile Arts Council ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ann B Hearin Foundation?
Ann B Hearin Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $264K.
What is Ann B Hearin Foundation's EIN?
Ann B Hearin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0886146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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