Private foundation · EIN 63-1280360 · Huntsville, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shearwater Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $57K total, median $12K. 60% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$57K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in AL
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jocotoco FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral support$20K
Village of PromiseHuntsville, ALGeneral support$15K
Our Kids IncNashville, TNGeneral support$12K
Impact AmericaBirmingham, ALGeneral support$5,000
Huntsville Hospital FoundationHuntsville, ALGeneral support$5,000

By state: Alabama 3 · Maryland 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Shearwater Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Huntsville, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Shearwater Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Shearwater Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 5 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Shearwater Foundation give?

Alabama (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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