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Private foundation · EIN 63-1280360

The Shearwater Foundation

Huntsville, AL

The Shearwater Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntsville, AL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $57K in grants and contributions paid across 5 grants, with $1.15M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Jocotoco Foundation, Village of Promise and Our Kids Inc.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Jocotoco FoundationBaltimore, MDGeneral Support$20,000
Village of PromiseHuntsville, ALGeneral Support$15,000
Our Kids IncNashville, TNGeneral Support$12,000
Impact AmericaBirmingham, ALGeneral Support$5,000
Huntsville Hospital FoundationHuntsville, ALGeneral Support$5,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Shearwater Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Shearwater Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Shearwater Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $57,000 in grants and contributions paid (5 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Shearwater Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Jocotoco Foundation (MD), $20K, Village of Promise (AL), $15K, Our Kids Inc (TN), $12K, Impact America (AL), $5K and Huntsville Hospital Foundation (AL), $5K.