Guardian Credit Union Foundation
Guardian Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation based in Montgomery, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants for classroom projects, and Guardian Credit Union’s website describes its Teach for Tomorrow Grant as an opportunity for educators to fund classroom or school-wide goals.
Guardian Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Guardian Credit Union Foundation gave $35K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $1,029
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $125,043
- +212.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Guardian Credit Union Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The Teach for Tomorrow Grant has a separate online application process for eligible educators.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists June 15–July 31 for applications and August 4–6 for social media voting; these dates have passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists June 15–July 31 for applications and August 4–6 for social media voting; these dates have passed for…
- Contact
Mailing address: 418 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 244-9999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guardian Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Alabama recipients. For the Teach for Tomorrow Grant, the website lists applicants’ eligible counties as Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Guardian Credit Union Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 928% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 34 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,043 | $121,540 | $36,500 | $35,000 | 34 | $35,750 | — | $3,853 |
| 2023 | $40,003 | $40,003 | — | — | — | — | $3 | $191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guardian Credit Union Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Reported classroom-project purposes include outdoor learning environments, classroom seating, service and STEM project materials, sensory-room equipment, and playground adaptations. Guardian Credit Union’s website says the Teach for Tomorrow Grant supports educational ideas such as books, STEM or STEAM initiatives, school-wide projects, and virtual learning experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $35,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,500, with a median of $1,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. The largest reported grants were two $1,500 grants for classroom projects: one for a patriotic performance and one for an outdoor learning environment. Other listed classroom-project grants were $1,000 each.
Guardian Credit Union’s website describes the Teach for Tomorrow Grant as offering up to 20 grants of $1,000 to educators. Eligible applicants are educators or school-based professionals working in public or private K–12 schools who live, work, or worship in an eligible Alabama county. The application requires an online form and a video under three minutes describing the project, its expected impact on students, and needed resources. The website lists an application period of June 15–July 31 and social media voting on August 4–6; those dates have passed for 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Devan Grayson as president, Dan Post as treasurer, Rachel Stewart as secretary, and Heath Harrell and Gavin Caldwell as board members.
Guardian Credit Union Foundation is led by Devan Grayson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Devan Grayson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Post
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Caldwell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heath Harrell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Stewart
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Guardian Credit Union Foundation
How much does Guardian Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Guardian Credit Union Foundation gave $35K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Guardian Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
Guardian Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,029, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Guardian Credit Union Foundation give grants?
Guardian Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Guardian Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Guardian Credit Union Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant for Classroom Project - Materials for STEM Projects" (4 grants) and "Grant for Classroom Project - Flexible Classroom Seating" (3 grants).
How large is Guardian Credit Union Foundation?
Guardian Credit Union Foundation reported $125K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Guardian Credit Union Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Reported classroom-project purposes include outdoor learning environments, classroom seating, service and STEM project materials, sensory-room equipment, and playground adaptations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guardian Credit Union Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guardian Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Guardian Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4311952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Guardian Credit Union Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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