Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Grant

Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Grant supports public charities focused on healthcare, education, social services, animal welfare, arts and culture, and environmental initiatives. Organizations should submit formal grant requests detailing their mission, funding needs, and intended use of funds. The Foundation prioritizes proposals that align with its funding areas and demonstrate measurable impact. Applications are due by February 15, with decisions made in March and funding released in April.

Overview

NOTE: Letter of Inquiry - If you are confident that your organization’s work coincides with ours, please send the Foundation a formal grant request. Your request should describe your organization’s mission, an overview of what you do (programs and services, numbers served, etc.), the specific amount of funds requested, and the intended use of those funds. Details such as financial information and current funding sources should also be included. The Board reviews grant requests on a monthly basis, at which time a request will be deferred, approved or denied. You will be notified of the Board’s decision or if the Board requires more information. Full Proposal - Invite Only - All grants must be submitted by February 15 in order to be approved for that fiscal year. Final decisions are made in March and approved grants are funded in April. Mission The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation’s mission is to support effective organizations in bettering the lives of others. The Foundation’s contributions have been in support of hospitals, medical research, academic institutions and their athletic departments, child welfare advocacy, services for the underserved, animal shelters and rehabilitation, canine support services, wildlife protection, and more. The Foundation’s goal is to grow and evolve along with grantee-partners, listening carefully and staying attuned to the realities faced by those it seeks to serve. Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation Grant The Harold McAlister Charitable Foundation makes grants to public charities that provide support for healthcare, education, social services, animal welfare, arts & culture, and the environment. When making funding decisions, the Board takes into consideration many factors, including, but not limited to: How the organization and specific proposal relates to our funding priorities and areas of givingHow effectively and measurably the contribution will impact the research, community, etc. in which it servesThe organization’s history of success, impact and growth Review our Areas of Giving to learn more about the types of programs and projects the Foundation has funded.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.