Growleader Foundation
Support and assist other 501(c)(3) organizations and churches whose mission is focused on christian activities.
Growleader Foundation at a glance
In short: Growleader Foundation gave $636K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $636,330
- +218.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,703
- -64.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $1,488,561
- +88.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Growleader Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highlands College ($400K). Together the top 9 received $636K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $636K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $636K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands College Birmingham, AL | General Support | $400,000 |
| One Hope Pompano Beach, FL | General Support | $60,000 |
| Vous Church Miami, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Church of the Highlands Birmingham, AL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Spirit Church Bartlesville, OK | General Support | $36,000 |
| The Point Church Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $15,330 |
| Embassy City Church Irving, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kairos Strategies Franklin, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Lifehouse Jasper, AL | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,488,561 | $2,413,827 | $1,603,119 | $636,330 | 9 | $518 |
| 2024 | $789,764 | $743,132 | $518,539 | $200,000 | 1 | $68 |
About Growleader Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Growleader Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $636K. Net investment income was $518.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growleader Foundation is led by Lee Domingue, Chairman on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Domingue
Chairman
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Herndon
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Webb
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Growleader Foundation
How much does Growleader Foundation give each year?
Growleader Foundation gave $636K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
What is Growleader Foundation's typical grant size?
Growleader Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $36,000, and its average grant was $70,703, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Growleader Foundation give grants?
Growleader Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and Oklahoma (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Growleader Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Growleader Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Growleader Foundation's largest grantees?
Growleader Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Highlands College ($400,000), One Hope ($60,000) and Vous Church ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Growleader Foundation?
Growleader Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Growleader Foundation?
Growleader Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Growleader Foundation's EIN?
Growleader Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4869466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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