Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $859K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $13K.
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander at a glance
In short: Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander gave $33K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,173
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,529
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,540
- Total assets
- $859,287
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Joe Martin ALS Foundation ($20K). Together the top 6 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander gives
- Giving grew 151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Joe Martin ALS Foundation Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $20,441 |
| ALS Association Arlington, VA | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Feel the Vibe Charlotte, NC | Chartiable Gift | $5,000 |
| Rain Inc World AIDS Day Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $2,080 |
| Supportive Housing Communities Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $516 |
| Good Fellows Club Charlotte, NC | Charitable Gift | $136 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $859,287 | $214,101 | $35,511 | $33,173 | 6 | $33,173 | $13,471 | $41,699 |
| 2024 | $680,697 | $21,419 | $30,124 | $27,981 | 4 | $27,981 | $15,911 | $36,196 |
| 2023 | $689,402 | $-53,367 | $33,833 | $31,105 | 5 | $31,105 | $12,736 | $33,651 |
| 2022 | $776,602 | $15,047 | $13,248 | $13,200 | 5 | $13,200 | $14,999 | $36,632 |
| 2021 | $774,803 | $322,623 | $20,950 | $17,650 | 5 | — | $16,262 | $29,047 |
| 2020 | $473,130 | $209,444 | $1,719 | — | — | — | — | $23,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's only listed officer is Frank A. Deaton, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank A. Deaton
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander
How much does Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander give each year?
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander gave $33K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 4 grants.
What is Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's typical grant size?
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's median grant in 2025 was $3,540, and its average grant was $5,529, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander give grants?
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander gives mostly in North Carolina: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (5 grants).
Does Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (5 grants).
Who are Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's largest grantees?
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's largest 2025 grantees include The Joe Martin ALS Foundation ($20,441), ALS Association ($5,000) and Feel the Vibe ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander?
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander reported $859K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's EIN?
Frank Deaton & McBride Alexander's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1542624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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