Nall-Whatley Foundation
The Nall-Whatley Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports 33 grants totaling $154,604, all to recipients in Alabama.
Nall-Whatley Foundation at a glance
In short: Nall-Whatley Foundation gave $155K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,604
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,685
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,792,229
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nall-Whatley 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 119 Euclid Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35213-2906
Phone: (205) 879-7720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nall-Whatley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Canterbury United Methodist Church ($26K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. Listed recipients include organizations in Birmingham and other Alabama communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nall-Whatley Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $155K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury United Methodist Church Birmingham, AL | Various | $25,700 |
| Usiea Birmingham, AL | Various | $25,000 |
| Radar Birmingham, AL | Various | $20,000 |
| Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation Birmingham, AL | Various | $15,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo Birmingham, AL | Various | $12,129 |
| Center for Executive Leadership Birmingham, AL | Various | $10,000 |
| O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB Birmingham, AL | Various | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society Birmingham, AL | Various | $5,100 |
| Young Life Birmingham, AL | Various | $5,000 |
| Globeworks Birmingham, AL | Various | $4,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,792,229 | $129,050 | $176,112 | $154,604 | 33 | $154,604 | $101,542 |
| 2024 | $1,839,291 | $245,094 | $150,881 | $128,160 | 27 | $128,160 | $205,373 |
| 2023 | $1,745,578 | $63,102 | $159,839 | $135,830 | 39 | $135,830 | $42,405 |
| 2022 | $1,842,315 | $143,327 | $153,320 | $124,787 | 36 | $124,787 | $116,989 |
| 2021 | $1,851,808 | $204,504 | $156,177 | $131,690 | 36 | — | $182,817 |
| 2020 | $1,782,598 | $-14,784 | $158,946 | $118,650 | 41 | — | $13,128 |
| 2019 | $1,632,685 | $132,522 | $209,036 | $153,930 | 46 | — | $30,873 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans education, conservation and community education, health, recovery services, arts, libraries, and support for people and families facing particular challenges. For example, the Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation says it mobilizes community resources for academic improvement, while Birmingham Zoo says it provides animal exhibits for education and conducts conservation and research activities. The Foundry Ministries describes its work as Christ-centered recovery services, and Studio by the Tracks describes itself as a community arts studio serving artists on the autism spectrum.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $154,604. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $25,700, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest awards were $25,700 to Canterbury United Methodist Church, $25,000 to USIEA, $20,000 to RADAR, $15,000 to Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation, and $12,129 to Birmingham Zoo. Other reported awards included $10,000 to Center for Executive Leadership and $6,000 to O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.
Additional 2025 recipients included The Foundry Ministries ($2,500), Mitchell’s Place ($2,225), Studio by the Tracks ($1,500), The Mountain Brook Library Foundation ($1,000), The WellHouse ($600), and Children’s Harbor ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JW Nall Jr as president; JW Nall III as vice president/treasurer; Paul M Whatley Jr as assistant treasurer; and Katherine N Whatley as vice president/assistant treasurer.
Nall-Whatley Foundation is led by Jw Nall Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jw Nall Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jw Nall III
V.p. & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katherine N. Whatley
V.p. & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul M. Whatley Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nall-Whatley Foundation
How much does Nall-Whatley Foundation give each year?
Nall-Whatley Foundation gave $155K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 27 grants.
What is Nall-Whatley Foundation's typical grant size?
Nall-Whatley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,685, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nall-Whatley Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Nall-Whatley Foundation give grants?
Nall-Whatley Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (33 grants).
Does Nall-Whatley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Nall-Whatley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (33 grants).
Who are Nall-Whatley Foundation's largest grantees?
Nall-Whatley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Canterbury United Methodist Church ($25,700), Usiea ($25,000) and Radar ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nall-Whatley Foundation?
Nall-Whatley Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $129K.
What does Nall-Whatley Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans education, conservation and community education, health, recovery services, arts, libraries, and support for people and families facing particular challenges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nall-Whatley 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 Nall-Whatley Foundation's EIN?
Nall-Whatley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1183109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Nall-Whatley 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Nall-Whatley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nall-whatley-foundation-morg_7cb9ef46116c4772adf4df49a1960ded
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