Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation
The Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $183,146 through 12 grants to charitable organizations and individuals.
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation gave $183K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Alabama. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,146
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,262
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $4,206,213
- +12.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (85% 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 Peter W and Peggy H Field 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: PO Box 55465, Birmingham, AL 35255
Phone: (205) 250-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heritage Christian Academy ($92K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 5% to Oklahoma, 4% to Texas, 3% to Maryland, and 3% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $183K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian Academy Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $92,000 |
| Ella Horsley Mountain Brook, AL | Chartibale | $25,896 |
| Ascend Springville, AL | Chartibale | $25,000 |
| Spoken Gospel Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Lovelady Center Birmingham, AL | Chartibale | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Chartibale | $6,000 |
| Amistad Mission Nashville, TN | Charitablecharitablecharitablecharitableharitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Exec Leadership Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Fort Worth, TX | Chartibale | $2,860 |
| Able Speaks Plano, TX | Chartibale | $2,140 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,206,213 | $671,418 | $199,600 | $183,146 | 12 | $183,146 | $123,818 | $194,960 |
| 2024 | $3,734,395 | $536,275 | $160,977 | $154,850 | 13 | $154,850 | $218,200 | $169,297 |
| 2023 | $3,359,097 | $371,788 | $161,655 | $152,358 | 13 | $152,358 | $211,700 | $155,529 |
| 2022 | $3,149,164 | $184,593 | $105,660 | $103,046 | 13 | $103,046 | $85,395 | $152,027 |
| 2021 | $3,070,031 | $1,273,095 | $64,742 | $53,250 | 7 | $53,250 | $51,743 | $120,724 |
| 2020 | $1,861,678 | $1,012,936 | $71,223 | $70,000 | 5 | — | $11,723 | $65,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a Christian school, religious organizations, and organizations addressing legal assistance and other charitable needs. Heritage Christian Academy describes itself as a Christian school ministry serving grades K3 through 12 with an academic program grounded in a biblical worldview. Spoken Gospel Inc says it advances Christianity primarily through creative or artistic performances and productions. Amistad Mission Inc says it helps children and families in need in Bolivia through Christian family environments and family support. Innocence Project of Texas says it provides legal and investigative assistance to low-income Texans convicted of crimes they did not commit.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $183,146. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $92,000, with a median grant of $5,500. The largest grants included $92,000 to Heritage Christian Academy, $25,896 to Ella Horsley, $25,000 to Ascend, and $10,000 to Spoken Gospel Inc. Other grants included $7,500 to The Lovelady Center, $6,000 to American Cancer Society, and $5,000 each to Amistad Mission Inc and Center for Executive Leadership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Wingard, Robert C Field, Celie Field, and Lynne Russell as directors, and Elizabeth Field as executive director.
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation is led by Elizabeth Field, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Field
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert C. Field
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Celie Field
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lynne Russell
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Matthew Wingard
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peggy H. Field (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation
How much does Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation give each year?
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation gave $183K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $155K across 13 grants.
What is Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $15,262, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation give grants?
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (4 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (2 grants).
Does Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Chartibale" (8 grants) and "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heritage Christian Academy ($92,000), Ella Horsley ($25,896) and Ascend ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation?
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $183K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a Christian school, religious organizations, and organizations addressing legal assistance and other charitable needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter W and Peggy H Field 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 Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's EIN?
Peter W and Peggy H Field Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1216869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peter W and Peggy H Field 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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