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The Grace and Cliff Hare Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$4.3M
Granted FY2025still arriving
37
Grants FY2025still arriving
13
States reached
$4.1M
Largest
01What it funds
0196% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2018 to 2025.

Philanthropy$4.1MReligion$190kRecreation & Sports$102kAnimals$97kHealth$83kHousing & Shelter$82kEducation$67kHuman Services$34kOther$0
02FY2025 · 37 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k34 grants · $96k
  • $10k–50k2 grants · $47k
  • $250k+1 grant · $4.1M
$2,000
Median grant
13
States reached
$0
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
BNY CHARITABLE$4,138,789
ST MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH$35,500
OUR HOUSE$11,150
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY$7,000
SOUTHEAST EQUINE RESCUE INC (SERI)$6,000
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH$6,000
LEE-SCOTT ACADEMY$5,000
FARMVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH$5,000
BRUCE PEARL FAMILY FOUNDATION$5,000
GENERATIONS OF FAITH$5,000
EAMC FOUNDATION NEONATAL CARE CENTER$4,000
ALABAMA SHERIFF'S GIRLS RANCH$3,000
FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION$3,000
EAGLES PROGRAM (EDUCATION TO ACCOMPLISH GROWTH IN LIFE EXP)$3,000
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL$3,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY18–24, $9k) land where the poverty rate runs at 13%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%SACRED SELECTIONS: $3k → 12%BLACK MOUNTAIN HOME: $2k → 12%SACRED SELECTIONS: $2k → 12%THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OF EAST ALABAMA: $1k → 15%THE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OF EAST ALABAMA: $1k → 15%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

AK
MT
NY
MA
IA
PA
CA
CO
MO
KY
VA
MD
KS
TN
NC
DC
LA
AL
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

12%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$595k · 48 repeat orgs$4.3M to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +54% since the first grant, against +22% for those funded once.

48 repeat relationships: 29 still active in FY2025, 19 since wound down; 8 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

48
25

Total granted

$595k
$155k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+54%
+22%

Still filing today

54%
28%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 3% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $4.2M went to new ones.

50%100%’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
HealthEnvironmentAnimalsHuman ServicesPhilanthropyEducationOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CH
    CARE HUMANE SOCIETY
    8× · 2018–2025 · $21k · revenue +87%
  • FH
    FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC
    8× · 2018–2025 · $18k · revenue +30%
  • LS
    LEE SCOTT ACADEMY INC
    8× · 2018–2025 · $16k · revenue +57%

Funded once

  • TU
    TIGERS UNLIMITED FOUNDATION - ON TO VICTORY
    one grant, 2023 · $100k
  • CN
    CAJUN NAVY
    one grant, 2024 · $7k
  • SE
    SOUTHEAST EQUINE RESCUE INC
    one grant, 2023 · $7k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

Animals
2
African Parks Foundation of America

To engage the united states and its citizens in the work of african parks and to promote access to american experience and expertise in the african parks actiities by 1) raising funds for specific projects, activities, training, equipment…

Recreation & Sports
3
Furman University

The primary mission of furman as a liberal arts institution is to provide a distinctive education in fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and the sciences, as well as selected professional disciplines.

Education
4
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation

We, at ch, humbly join together to bring christ's healing mission and the mission of mercy of the catholic church expressed in catholic health care to our communities.

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5
Eastern National

Eastern national promotes the public's understanding and support of america's national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products and services.

Recreation & Sports
6
George Fox University

George fox university, a christ centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion.

Education
7
Uab Educational Foundation

To support the university of alabama at birmingham in its scientific and educational mission, including managing and disbursing funds, acquiring real property, and providing operational flexibility.

Education
8
National Committee for Quality Assurance

Our mission: to improve the quality of health care.our vision: better health care. better choices. better health.

Health
9
Rainforest Trust

Rainforest trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves through partnerships, community engagement, and donor support.

International
10
Animal Care Sanctuary

Animal care sanctuary's lifesaving mission as a no kill organization envisions a community that promotes turning compassion into action for companion animals by: 1.) adopting healthy pet companions into loving homes. 2.) promoting the…

Animals
11
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all. the world's largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through its science family of journals,…

Science & Tech
12
Blue Letter Bible

The specific purpose of this corporation is to present a biblical, christian ministry of the gospel, hope, encouragement and strength to as many people as possible. the intent of those who will conduct this corporation's work is to present…

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Wounded Warrior Project Inc; the most unlike its peers is The Dynamic Catholic Institute. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

39 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 39 of the 83 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
9
Early backer (in before they grew)
39/39
Grantees still filing
28/39
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

BNY CHARITABLE: $4,138,789 · OtherBNY CHARITABLE+60 more: $642,050 · Other+60 moreST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $13,000 · HealthCHILDREN'S HARBOR INC: $8,480 · HealthWOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES INC: $5,500 · HealthThe Children's Hospital of Alabama: $4,000 · HealthBLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL INC: $4,000 · Health+1 more: $650 · HealthCARE HUMANE SOCIETY: $21,000 · AnimalsALABAMA WILDLIFE FEDERATION: $4,000 · AnimalsVINTAGE PAWS SANCTUARY INC: $3,000 · AnimalsASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY INC: $1,000 · AnimalsAUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $11,000 · EducationSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $7,000 · EducationSOS Guardian Angel Education Fund Inc: $1,000 · EducationWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $7,500 · Human ServicesSACRED SELECTIONS: $4,500 · Human ServicesTHE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OF EAST ALABAMA INC: $2,000 · Human ServicesBLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES INC: $2,000 · Human ServicesOCEAN CONSERVANCY: $5,000 · EnvironmentAMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION: $4,000 · EnvironmentGRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 · EnvironmentALABAMA FORESTRY FOUNDATION: $2,500 · EnvironmentBaby Steps: $10,000 · Housing & Shelter
Other$4,780,839Health$35,630Animals$29,000Education$19,000Human Services$16,000Environment$15,500Housing & Shelter$10,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCARE HUMANE SOCIETY: $21,000 over 8y, 0.3% of budgetFISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC: $17,500 over 8y, 0.0% of budgetLEE SCOTT ACADEMY INC: $16,000 over 8y, 0.1% of budgetPILOTS FOR CHRIST INC: $15,350 over 7y, 0.3% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $13,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetAUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION: $11,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetBaby Steps: $10,000 over 4y, 1.1% of budgetCHILDREN'S HARBOR INC: $8,480 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetWOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC: $7,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $7,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetWOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES INC: $5,500 over 2y, 0.8% of budgetNATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION: $5,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetPHI GAMMA DELTA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC: $5,000 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetOCEAN CONSERVANCY: $5,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetSAMARITAN'S PURSE: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSACRED SELECTIONS: $4,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetALABAMA WILDLIFE FEDERATION: $4,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetThe Children's Hospital of Alabama: $4,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION: $4,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetBLESSMAN INTERNATIONAL INC: $4,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetGRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION INC: $4,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetFOOD BANK OF EAST ALABAMA INC: $3,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetVINTAGE PAWS SANCTUARY INC: $3,000 over 2y, 0.5% of budgetTHE DYNAMIC CATHOLIC INSTITUTE: $3,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetALABAMA FORESTRY FOUNDATION: $2,500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetCOMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST ALABAMA INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetTHE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION OF EAST ALABAMA INC: $2,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetBLACK MOUNTAIN HOME FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES INC: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetYOU MIGHT BE FOR AUBURN FOUNDATION: $1,250 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetSMILE TRAIN INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetASHEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSOS Guardian Angel Education Fund Inc: $1,000 over 1y, 2.2% of budgetUNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE NATURE CONSERVANCY: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTHE BELL CENTER FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS: $650 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds CARE HUMANE SOCIETY ↗
  • Who funds FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds LEE SCOTT ACADEMY INC ↗
  • Who funds PILOTS FOR CHRIST INC ↗
  • Who funds ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC ↗
  • Who funds AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds Baby Steps ↗
  • Who funds CHILDREN'S HARBOR INC ↗
  • Who funds WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT INC ↗
  • Who funds STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES INC ↗
  • Who funds NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds PHI GAMMA DELTA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds OCEAN CONSERVANCY ↗
  • Who funds SAMARITAN'S PURSE ↗
  • Who funds BRUCE PEARL FAMILY FOUNDATION ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Alabama Power Foundation IncAL26.6× affinity11 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Alabama Power Foundation Inc · Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc · Ge Aerospace Foundation · Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund · Network for Good · American Endowment Foundation · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Charities Aid Foundation America · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program · The Blackbaud Giving Fund

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The Grace and Cliff Hare Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The Grace and Cliff Hare Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Wounded Warrior Project Inc: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
1get no government money at all
7report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 83 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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