Henry G Sims & Henry U Sims Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-6114412 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 and $3,700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARA GOBER REGIONS BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 6TH AVENUE NORTH, BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 |
| Phone | 2052647132 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS IN LETTER FORM WITH LATEST COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO ALABAMA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS - LEGAL INSTITUTIONS OR FOR THE BLIND. NO GRANTS MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
16% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School of Law | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Birmingham YMCA | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama Law School Foundat | Tuscaloosa, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Pelham, AL | General operating | $3,700 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $3,700 |
| Uab Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $3,600 |
| Glenwood Inc | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $3,600 |
| Prichard Preparatory School Inc | Mobile, AL | Scholarship | $3,600 |
| Workshops Inc | Canton, OH | General operating | $3,600 |
| Restoration Academy | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $3,600 |
| Kings Home | Chelsea, AL | General operating | $3,600 |
| National Federation of the Blind Alabama | Mobile, AL | General operating | $2,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,400 | 12 |
| 2024 | $61,400 | 13 |
| 2023 | $55,400 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104145
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-6114412
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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