Hearin - Chandler Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission encompasses community development, historical preservation, arts and culture, education, and health-related initiatives. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community programs, with a notable focus on supporting local entities in Alabama. It provides grants for operating expenses, capital projects, and specific programs, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being and cultural heritage.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized or local nonprofits with a clear Alabama connection (especially Mobile-area organizations) working in arts, historic preservation, education, community development, health, or faith-based services, with capacity to present either operating budgets or capital project plans.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Alabama or serves Mobile/the surrounding region.
- • Project aligns with arts, cultural heritage, education, community development, health, or faith-based programming.
- • Request fits either operating support or a capital need and shows readiness for project use.
- • Applicant can submit a concise letter by the October 1 deadline and supply organizational history and 501(c)(3) documentation.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Alabama (about 81% of dollars in the latest year) though a handful of grants went to organizations in five other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows funding to 66 distinct recipients across multiple sectors (arts, historic preservation, education, health, faith-based and community organizations), with both substantial new and returning grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes an explicit annual deadline, letter-format application instructions, and a named PO Box/phone contact; behavioral evidence shows a large share of new recipients in recent years (about 29 new grantees in the latest year).
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
