Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc
NaphCare Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama, and the philanthropic arm of NaphCare, Inc. Founded in 2011, it supports scholarships and research and educational programs related to the health and wellbeing of justice-involved individuals.
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc gave $208K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Alabama. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,186
- -25.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,309
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,139
- Total assets
- $142,417
- -48.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Application contact: James S Mclane
Mailing address: 2090 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: (205) 458-8595
Website: https://naphcarecharitablefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morehead State University ($42K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($100,014), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 162 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (47%), Kentucky (30%), Mississippi (12%), Arizona (10%), and Georgia (1%). Its website lists scholarship opportunities for residents of Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2024) to $898K (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morehead State University Morehead, KY | College scholarships for derek butcher, danah egelston, laynee stevens, braden akers, abigail lees, abigail snedegar, jameson williams, caroline rushing, brittany webb, eli bradley, ashlee rogers, lindsey simpson, jordan swartz, maura boggs | $41,737 |
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $100,014 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | College scholarship for hunter bradley, zachary clemons, amelia oldfield | $11,230 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | College scholarship for tanner miley, anne-elise baty, anthony gordon ii | $9,144 |
| Wallace Community College Dothan, AL | Scholarship for Tristan Morgan, Haylee Puckett, Evelin Sosa | $6,384 |
| Troy University Troy, AL | College Scholarship for Kaylin Green | $6,354 |
| Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS | Scholarship for Journee Swann | $5,000 |
| Medical Career & Technical College Richmond, KY | College Scholarship for Kerstyn Cox, Anne-Elise' Baty | $5,000 |
| Calhoun Community College Tanner, AL | College Scholarship for Emily Gilliam, Sarah Moss | $4,889 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College Maysville, KY | College Scholarships for Back Back, Bowman Bowman | $3,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,417 | $1,250,226 | $1,383,874 | $208,186 | 33 | $1,359,155 | $7,741 |
| 2023 | $276,065 | $1,083,781 | $831,191 | $278,168 | 39 | $761,710 | $4,258 |
| 2022 | $23,475 | $205,460 | $283,078 | $215,353 | 27 | $283,078 | $1,738 |
| 2021 | $101,093 | $352,352 | $371,501 | $306,647 | 31 | $371,501 | $2,613 |
| 2020 | $120,242 | $951,256 | $900,803 | $897,873 | 32 | — | $2,879 |
| 2019 | $69,789 | $250,104 | $277,421 | $277,179 | 29 | — | $3,853 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it works to improve correctional healthcare and support future leaders through research, educational programs, and scholarships. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that include scientific patient-care research, AI development, wearable-device testing, and programs to enhance the health and welfare of justice-involved individuals.
Its scholarship programs provide financial support for tuition, books, and educational materials. The foundation’s website identifies scholarship opportunities for residents of Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, with eligibility tied to specified high schools. It also describes research initiatives focused on health trends among jail populations.
The 2024 grantees include colleges and their support organizations. An individual recipient Community College’s supporting organization says it provides student scholarships, professional development, and college-community partnerships. Wallace Community College Selma’s foundation says it provides financial assistance through academic scholarships and support for college programs. An individual recipient Community College describes its purpose as supporting the college and its students. Other listed grantees include organizations supporting an individual recipient Community College and an individual recipient Technical College; the latter says it supports workforce development and student opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $208,186. Grants ranged from $109 to $41,737, with a median of $3,139. The largest reported grants included $41,737 to Morehead State University for named students’ college scholarships; $27,797 to an individual recipient Community College for named students’ college scholarships; and $20,000 to East Valley Institute of Technology for scholarships for LPN and RN programs. Other large awards included $15,070 to an individual recipient Community College and $11,294 to an individual recipient Community College, both for named students’ college scholarships.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. For scholarship applications, its website says applicants submit materials electronically, including academic records, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. The 2024 filing lists three letters of recommendation from non-family members, identifies James S. McLane as the contact, and states there are no deadlines. The website gives March 1 as the annual scholarship application deadline; the March 1, 2026 cycle has passed. The filing says scholarships may not be awarded to family members of a committee member, an officer or director of NaphCare, Inc., or a foundation manager. The website also lists exclusions for certain donors and their relatives, and for foundation directors, former directors, staff, and scholarship application reviewers and specified family members.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rita Armitage McLane as president and director; James S. McLane as chairman and director; Bradford T. McLane as vice president and director; Deanna Newton as secretary, executive director, and director; and Connie Young as treasurer and director. The foundation’s website identifies William Jett, Ph.D., as chief executive officer and Deanna Newton as executive director of educational giving.
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Deanna Newton, Secretary, Executive Director & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deanna Newton
Secretary, Executive Director & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Rita Armitage McLane
President & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James S. McLane
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradford T. McLane
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$69K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Connie Young
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $118K, to Deanna Newton (SECRETARY,EXECUTIVE Director, Director).
Frequently asked questions about Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc gave $208K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $278K across 39 grants.
What is Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,139, and its average grant was $6,309, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Alabama, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (30%) and Mississippi (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, KY (2 grants) and Auburn University, AL (2 grants).
Does Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Morehead State University ($41,737), University of Kentucky ($11,230) and Meridian Community College ($9,144), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($100,014), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it works to improve correctional healthcare and support future leaders through research, educational programs, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check naphcarecharitablefoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2693901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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