Deacon Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $675K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$675K
+101.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$225K
+34.3% YoY
About Deacon Fund
Based on IRS filings
Deacon Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $675K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sacred Selections ($500,000), Vestavia Church of Christ ($125,000), Indian Christian Evangelization Fund Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CHRISTIAN EVANGELIZATION FUND INC PONTE VEDRA, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| SACRED SELECTIONS FOLSOM, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| VESTAVIA CHURCH OF CHRIST VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | GENERAL | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN W JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| HAYES W JOHNSON | SECRETARY/TREA | — | — |
| JONATHAN LITTLE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deacon Fund?
Deacon Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Deacon Fund operate?
Deacon Fund has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida.
What size grants does Deacon Fund award?
In 2024, Deacon Fund awarded 3 grants totaling $675K — an average of about $225K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Deacon Fund's EIN?
Deacon Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1614274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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