St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its website describes St. Michael’s Iron Horse Charities, located at Iron Horse Farms in Marion, as an organization promoting healing activities for people affected by war and other systemic injustices, including access to healthy food.
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation at a glance
In short: St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation gave $168K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,094
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,930
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,600
- Total assets
- $746,180
- +68.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (72% 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 St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 381985, Birmingham, AL 35238-1985
Phone: (205) 437-0101
Website: https://www.stmichaelsironhorse.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was King's Home ($28K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($18,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 36 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went primarily to Alabama recipients (72%) and Pennsylvania recipients (26%), with 2% going to Texas and less than 1% to Indiana. The organization’s website locates its farm and programs in Marion, Alabama, and describes produce donations to Central Alabama charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $168K (2024) to $617K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King's Home Chelsea, AL | General Support of Programs | $27,927 |
| Pro-Life Union Oreland, PA | General Support of Programs | $25,000 |
| St James Catholic Church Gadsden, AL | General Support of Programs | $25,000 |
| CLCC Formerly the Nest Birmingham, AL | General Support of Programs | $22,083 |
| Frances Marion High School Marion, AL | General Support of Programs | $20,069 |
| Conwell Egan High School Fairless Hills, PA | General Support of Programs | $18,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $18,600 |
| Guadalupan Multicultural Services Birmingham, AL | General Support of Programs | $7,715 |
| Guadalupe Radio Network Midland, TX | General Support of Programs | $3,000 |
| South Bend Hebrew Day School South Bend, IN | General Support of Programs | $500 |
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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 | $746,180 | $688,220 | $397,276 | $168,094 | 13 | $279,497 | $15,485 |
| 2023 | $443,365 | $1,229,512 | $904,188 | $617,323 | 13 | $756,144 | $24,474 |
| 2022 | $105,694 | $430,223 | $724,529 | $504,811 | 10 | $608,489 | $13,031 |
| 2021 | $400,000 | $400,000 | — | — | — | — | $821 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 organization’s website says its work includes free wildlife retreats for veterans, a Christmas and birthday gift program for children at King’s Home, and growing and donating seasonal produce to Central Alabama charities that feed and house people in need. The website describes retreats at Iron Horse Farms as fully funded and intended to support disabled veterans’ healing and connection with other veterans.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, Kings Home Inc. describes its mission as providing Christ-centered homes and services for women, children, and families escaping domestic violence and other abusive conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $168,094. The median grant was $14,600; grants ranged from $200 to $27,927. Listed recipients included King’s Home ($27,927), Pro-Life Union ($25,000), St. James Catholic Church ($25,000), CLCC Formerly the Nest ($22,083), Frances Marion High School ($20,069), and Conwell Egan High School ($18,000). The filing lists general support of programs as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin H. Kane as chairman/president, Joan M. McCreary as vice chairman/vice president, Joan M. Kane as secretary, and Richard Turner as treasurer. The organization’s website identifies Justin Kane as its founder and executive director.
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation is led by Justin H. Kane, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin H. Kane
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. Kane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan M. McCreary
Vice Chairman & Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Turner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation
How much does St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation give each year?
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation gave $168K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $617K across 13 grants.
What is St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's typical grant size?
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,600, and its average grant was $12,930, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation give grants?
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's largest grantees?
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include King's Home ($27,927), Pro-Life Union ($25,000) and St James Catholic Church ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($18,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation?
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation reported $746K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation fund?
The organization’s website says its work includes free wildlife retreats for veterans, a Christmas and birthday gift program for children at King’s Home, and growing and donating seasonal produce to Central Alabama charities that feed and house people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's EIN?
St Michael's Iron Horse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3865686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does St Michael's Iron Horse 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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