Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 26-3868045 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN T HENSLEY OAKWORTH CAPTIAL BAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1625, MOBILE AL 36633 |
| Phone | 2513757802 |
| JOHN.HENSLEY@OAKWORTHCAPITAL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN FORMAT AND INCLUDE A COVER LETTER, A PROPOSAL INCLUDING TIMELINE, BUDGET OUTLINE AND ESTIMATED IMPACT OF PROJECT ON PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STAKEHOLDERS (INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE FUNDING.) THE APPLICATION SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS 501(C)(3) FEDERAL EXEMPTION LETTER, A LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUPPORT MATERIES (I.E., ANNUAL REPORTS, BROCHURES, FLYERS, PRESS CLIPPING, ETC.) |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill College | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $52,600 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $27,500 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $27,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $24,000 |
| Mckemie Place | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| First Light Community Home | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $19,000 |
| Salvation Army | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $17,000 |
| Feed the Gulf Coast | Theodore, AL | Chariable donation | $15,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| USA Helath (University of South Alabama) | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $13,500 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab | Dauphin Island, AL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Downtown Mobile Alliance - Main Street Mobile Inc | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Mulherin Home | Mobile, AL | Celebrate hope | $10,000 |
| Vagabond Missions - Mobile | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| United Way of Sw Alabama | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Dance Without Limits | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Wings of Life | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Waterfront Mission Mobile | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Autism 2 Ability | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $4,000 |
| Dumas Wesley | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Historic Restoration Society | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Bishop State Community College | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $2,623 |
| Taps Drill | Mobile, AL | Charitable donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $349,723 | 28 |
| 2023 | $321,306 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501819349100725
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3868045
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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