The Hare Wynn Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Birmingham, AL EIN: 26-3852042

The Hare Wynn Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $493 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K.

Key facts about The Hare Wynn Foundation

EIN: 26-3852042
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $14,560
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $2,912
Median grant: $3,500
Total assets: $493
Primary geography: Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who The Hare Wynn Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Hare Wynn Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Alabama (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (4 grants). 40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Hare Wynn Foundation gives

Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$493

-83.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$15K

+0.4% YoY

Grant Count

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-39.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hare Wynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Hare Wynn Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $15K (100%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama New York

Cities

BirminghamMountain BrookLeedsStaten IslandVestavia Hills

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$493	$3,058	$2,860
Revenue	$13,047	$16,000	$14,744
Expenses	$15,612	$15,802	$14,479
Qualifying Distributions	$14,560	$14,500	$13,500
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$68	$100	$100

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

21 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Libby's Friends ($5,000), Children's Hospital Foundation ($4,000), Greater Birmingham Humane Society ($3,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LIBBY'S FRIENDS Mountain Brook, AL	CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Birmingham, AL	CAR SEAT PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP/GOLDEN ORNAMENT SPONSORSHIP	$4,000
GREATER BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY Birmingham, AL	PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE	$3,500
ALABAMA HEAD INJURY FOUNDATION Birmingham, AL	SPONSORSHIP/TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL FUNDS	$2,000
THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION Birmingham, AL	CHILI COOKOFF SPONSORSHIP/TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL FUNDS	$60

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Leon Ashford	Director	—	—
Chris Randolph	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hare Wynn Foundation?

The Hare Wynn Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $493 in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Hare Wynn Foundation?

As of 2024, The Hare Wynn Foundation holds $493 in total assets with $13K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $15K in 2024.

Where does The Hare Wynn Foundation operate?

The Hare Wynn Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, New York.

What size grants does The Hare Wynn Foundation award?

In 2024, The Hare Wynn Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Hare Wynn Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hare Wynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.