Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $369K. Net investment income was $40K.
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund at a glance
In short: Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund gave $369K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $368,868
- +2205.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,985
- +1437.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,816
- Primary geography
- Alabama (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Lukes Episcopal Church ($79K). Together the top 8 received $195K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($173,790), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 38 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund gives
- Giving grew 3999% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $369K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $173,790 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church Mountain Brook, AL | General Operating | $79,205 |
| Church of the Cross Vestavia Hills, AL | General Operating | $42,102 |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation Kennesaw, GA | General Operating | $15,816 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | General Operating | $15,816 |
| St Andrews Episcopal School Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $15,816 |
| Lulu G Strong Fund Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $10,544 |
| Rooted Ministries Kodak, TN | General Operating | $10,544 |
| Alabama Possible Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $5,235 |
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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 | — | $45,273 | $384,333 | $368,868 | 9 | $378,422 | $40,112 | $20,790 |
| 2023 | $338,767 | $21,724 | $23,759 | $16,000 | 6 | $17,165 | $14,845 | $17,002 |
| 2022 | $340,805 | $10,338 | $23,739 | $16,000 | 7 | $17,000 | $4,265 | $18,276 |
| 2021 | $354,234 | $35,170 | $16,386 | $9,000 | 7 | $10,000 | $28,887 | $20,844 |
| 2020 | $335,443 | $15,678 | $24,986 | $18,000 | 9 | — | $9,955 | $18,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harold H. Goings
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hubert W. Goings Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund
How much does Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund give each year?
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund gave $369K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 6 grants.
What is Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's typical grant size?
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's median grant in 2024 was $15,816, and its average grant was $40,985, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund give grants?
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund gives mostly in Alabama: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's largest grantees?
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's largest 2024 grantees include St Lukes Episcopal Church ($79,205), Church of the Cross ($42,102) and Kennesaw State University Foundation ($15,816), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($173,790), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's EIN?
Harold M Henderson Benevolent Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6063503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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