The Maynard Nexsen Foundation
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation is a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama. Formed in 2002, it supports charitable causes and supplements the volunteer efforts of Maynard Nexsen PC employees.
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maynard Nexsen Foundation gave $125K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- -9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $396,376
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maynard Nexsen Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1901 6Th Avenue North 1700, Birmingham, AL 35203-2618
Phone: (205) 254-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maynard Nexsen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Birmingham Museum of Art Foundation Inc ($33K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 12% to Georgia, 8% to Colorado, and 6% to New York. The listed recipients included organizations in Birmingham and elsewhere in Alabama, as well as recipients in Georgia, Colorado, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maynard Nexsen Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) 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 $8K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $125K (2023) to $224K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Museum of Art Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $33,000 |
| Jimmy Rane Foundation Abbeville, AL | Program Support | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Wish for Wheels Denver, CO | Program Support | $10,500 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company Inc Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Baptist Health Care Foundation Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America GAC Vestavia, AL | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra Musicians Inc Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $7,500 |
| National Ms Society New York, NY | Program Support | $7,500 |
| State of Alabama Ballet Inc Birmingham, AL | Program Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $396,376 | $379,097 | $384,915 | $125,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $402,194 | $250,769 | $347,943 | $138,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $499,368 | $57,025 | $327,326 | $125,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $769,669 | $608,970 | $384,577 | $224,000 | 13 |
| 2021 | $545,276 | $514,211 | $353,952 | $217,500 | 11 |
| 2020 | $385,017 | $77,059 | $247,253 | $145,500 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support worthwhile charitable causes and supplement the volunteer efforts of Maynard Nexsen PC employees.”
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Jimmy Rane Foundation says it provides scholarships and strengthens communities through education projects and grants. Wish for Wheels describes its work as giving bicycles to children in low-income areas through selected elementary schools. Red Mountain Theatre Company says it creates theatre experiences intended to enrich, educate, and engage audiences. Baptist Health Care Foundation says it develops resources for Baptist Health’s healthcare services and programs in central Alabama.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $125,000. Grants ranged from $6,500 to $33,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed grants were for program support.
The largest grant was $33,000 to Birmingham Museum of Art Foundation Inc. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to the Jimmy Rane Foundation and the American Cancer Society; $10,500 to Wish for Wheels; and $10,000 each to Red Mountain Theatre Company and Baptist Health Care Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John P Dulin Jr as president and director; Bryan A Coleman as vice president; James M Pool as secretary; and Katy Eldridge, Lauren DeMoss, Leighton Lord, and Giles Schanen as directors. Jeff Grantham is listed as a director through October 2025. The filing states that the Maynard Nexsen PC board of directors may change the number or membership of the foundation’s board at any time.
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation is led by John P. Dulin Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P. Dulin Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Grantham
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Eldridge
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Demoss
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giles Schanen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leighton Lord
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan A. Coleman
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M. Pool
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Finis St John (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Charlie Hartman (2020) — 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 Maynard Nexsen Foundation
How much does The Maynard Nexsen Foundation give each year?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation gave $125K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $138K across 15 grants.
What is The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maynard Nexsen Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Maynard Nexsen Foundation give grants?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (12%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants).
Does The Maynard Nexsen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (10 grants).
Who are The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Birmingham Museum of Art Foundation Inc ($33,000), Jimmy Rane Foundation ($15,000) and American Cancer Society ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maynard Nexsen Foundation?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation reported $396K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $379K.
What does The Maynard Nexsen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to support worthwhile charitable causes and supplement the volunteer efforts of Maynard Nexsen PC employees.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maynard Nexsen Foundation?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's EIN?
The Maynard Nexsen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1561049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Maynard Nexsen Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-maynard-nexsen-foundation-morg_c2a832b01fa4471280a1a27b9b09d1eb
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