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. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $151,000.
The Hagler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hagler Foundation Inc gave $151K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Georgia. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,000
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,727
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,259,722
- +0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($65K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).
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 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hagler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $11K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% 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 $87K (2022) to $158K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $151K.
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 |
| Greenville YMCA Greenville, SC | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| CMCC Cedar Mountain, NC | General Purpose | $10,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy of NC Durham, NC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Phinizy Center for Water Sciences Augusta, GA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| St Pauls Endowment Greenville, SC | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Crested Butte Museum Crested, CO | General Purpose | $500 |
| Friends of Camden Library Camden, NC | General Purpose | $500 |
| Great Oak Equine Assisted Program Greenville, SC | General Purpose | $300 |
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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 | $3,259,722 | $211,253 | $189,957 | $151,000 | 11 | $156,124 | $205,999 | $232,039 |
| 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 $232K 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 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. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $151,000.
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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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 The Hagler Foundation Inc
How much does The Hagler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hagler Foundation Inc gave $151K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 13 grants.
What is The Hagler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,727, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hagler Foundation Inc that year got $700 on average.
Where does The Hagler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (44%) and South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (4 grants) and Augusta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Hagler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hagler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hagler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hagler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($65,000), Brevard Music Center ($45,000) and Greenville YMCA ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hagler Foundation Inc?
The Hagler Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (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 2020–2025.
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 November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- 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 November 9, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hagler-foundation-inc-morg_2ddd1466bef04f51be62d3312c15da86
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