Hearin - Chandler Foundation
The Hearin-Chandler Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Established in 1963 and tax-exempt since July 1971, the foundation operates as a trust focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$36.1M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-2.0% YoY
Grant Count
66
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-5.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to cultural institutions, with additional support for education, the environment, and human services. Funding priorities include historic buildings preservation, historic preservation, and arts grants for nonprofits.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$25,000
Review Cycle
October 1 of each year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates grantmaking in Alabama, with secondary activity in Mississippi and Virginia. These three states account for approximately 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states total.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $36,078,954
- Annual income: $5.6 million
- Asset growth: Increased from $19.7 million in 2011 to $36.1 million in 2024
- Annual giving trend: Grew from $4.4 million in 2021 to $5.4 million in 2022
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $36,078,954 | $35,116,494 | $35,310,607 |
| Revenue | $4,177,720 | $3,205,087 | $2,825,818 |
| Expenses | $3,309,748 | $3,399,200 | $3,485,921 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,671,403 | $2,723,682 | $2,873,366 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,634,840 | $2,690,811 | $2,352,200 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,980,682 | $2,651,113 | $2,714,664 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas B Van Antwerp serves as Trustee and Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS B VAN ANTWERP | TRUSTEE | 40 | $323,495 |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 450, Mobile, AL 36601-0450
- Telephone: 251-694-1957
- EIN: 63-6075470
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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