The Hagler Foundation Inc
The Hagler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brevard, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $157,950 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Indiana, and Virginia.
The Hagler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hagler Foundation Inc gave $158K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,950
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,150
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,238,426
- +122.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hagler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 235 Piedmont Camp Road, Brevard, NC 28712-7660
Phone: (770) 382-8911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hagler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($65K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 39 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (44%), Georgia (43%), South Carolina (13%), Indiana (1%), and Virginia (0%). These reported shares may not total 100% due to rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hagler Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 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 (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2022) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Augusta, GA | General Purpose | $65,000 |
| Brevard Music Center Brevard, NC | General Purpose | $45,000 |
| YMCA Camp Greenville Greenville, SC | General Purpose | $19,950 |
| The Nature Conservancy of NC Durham, NC | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| CMCC Cedar Mountain, NC | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Phinizy Center for Water Sciences Augusta, GA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Monroe Co Habitat for Humanity Bloomington, IN | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Christy Blakely Brevard, NC | General Purpose | $500 |
| Faith Memorial Chapel Cedar Mountain, NC | General Purpose | $400 |
| Historic Alexandria Fdn Alexandia, VA | General Purpose | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,238,426 | $3,045,230 | $163,881 | $157,950 | 13 | $160,502 | $1,770,139 | $171,276 |
| 2023 | $1,458,899 | $767,771 | $135,799 | $126,575 | 11 | $129,745 | $42,766 | $116,042 |
| 2022 | $1,913,684 | $-30,552 | $106,484 | $87,000 | 3 | $88,825 | $39,156 | $113,496 |
| 2021 | $2,050,720 | $1,658,514 | $162,330 | $154,900 | 9 | — | $1,158,464 | $100,574 |
| 2020 | $554,536 | $57,190 | $135,008 | $130,000 | 3 | — | $57,190 | $89,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hagler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $171K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and music, youth and camp programs, conservation, water sciences, housing, literacy, and other organizations. For example, Brevard Music Center describes its mission as teaching gifted young musicians to prepare and perform great musical works at a high artistic level. The YMCA of Greenville describes work to build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, including through its camp and community programs. Phinizy Center for Water Sciences describes its mission as supporting sustainable watersheds and economic vitality through research, education, and connecting people with nature. Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County describes its mission as expanding affordable housing opportunities through community partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $157,950. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $65,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $65,000 to Boys and Girls Club in Augusta, Georgia; $45,000 to Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina; $19,950 to YMCA Camp Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina; and $15,000 to The Nature Conservancy of NC in Durham, North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William S Hagler as president, William O Hagler as treasurer, and Lawson Hagler as secretary.
The Hagler Foundation Inc is led by William O. Hagler, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William O. Hagler
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawson Hagler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gail Hagler (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 The Hagler Foundation Inc
How much does The Hagler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hagler Foundation Inc gave $158K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 11 grants.
What is The Hagler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,150, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hagler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (43%) and South Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, GA (2 grants), Brevard, NC (2 grants) and Cedar Mountain, NC (2 grants).
Does The Hagler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hagler Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hagler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($65,000), Brevard Music Center ($45,000) and YMCA Camp Greenville ($19,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hagler Foundation Inc?
The Hagler Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $161K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (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 The Hagler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and music, youth and camp programs, conservation, water sciences, housing, literacy, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hagler Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hagler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2288287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hagler 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Hagler Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hagler-foundation-inc-morg_2ddd1466bef04f51be62d3312c15da86
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