Holle Family Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 46-4166996 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$51.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HOLLE FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2112 11TH AVE S STE 541, BIRMINGHAM AL 35205 |
| Phone | 2056038746 |
| MANAGER@CAWACO.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A GRANT CAN ACCESS THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION AS WELL AS THE GRANTEE GUIDELINES AT WWW.HOLLEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS BECOME AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 1ST ANNUALLY FOR PROJECTS BEGINNING JANUARY 1ST. |
| Restrictions | REFER TO GRANTEE GUIDELINES AT WWW.HOLLEFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Ua-Ccis endowed chair | $1,100,000 |
| Alabama Childhood Food Solution | Sylacauga, AL | Building construction-new campus $100,000 current year; $150,000 2025 | $150,300 |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | Construct metal building to store essential equipment | $142,791 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa, AL | Provide infrastructure for westgrove neighborhood | $125,000 |
| Ua Holle Awards | Tuscaloosa, AL | Holle awards | $100,000 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Complete scholarship endowment | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Birmingham, AL | Land acquisition and trail | $75,000 |
| Transformation Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Remodel 2 houses;build gazebo | $60,000 |
| Flourish Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Arts/Cultural center support | $50,250 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Outdoor shade structure | $50,000 |
| Will Bright Foundation | Trussville, AL | 12 passenger van | $40,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | Fairfield, AL | Furniture for residents | $34,877 |
| Humane Society of West Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Two (2) transportation vehicles | $31,051 |
| Walker College Foundation | Jasper, AL | Scholarships | $31,000 |
| Blount County Education Foundation | Oneonta, AL | Inclusive playground for cleveland | $30,000 |
| Camp Mcdowell | Nauvoo, AL | Handicapped accessible trail | $30,000 |
| National Communications Association | Washington, DC | Endow communications award | $26,000 |
| College Choice Foundation | Homewood, AL | Bates scholarships | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | End of year commitment | $20,000 |
| Blazerkitchen (Uab) | Birmingham, AL | General support | $15,000 |
| Christian Service Mission | Birmingham, AL | General support | $15,000 |
| Croom Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Mentorship, college prep; fundraising | $15,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Birmingham, AL | Apprenticeship program | $15,000 |
| Raleigh's Place | Clanton, AL | Complete renovation of transitional living apartments for age-out foster care youth | $15,000 |
| West Alabama Food Bank | Tuscaloosa, AL | General support | $15,000 |
| Firehouse Community Arts Center | Birmingham, AL | Studio equipment to complete arts and general support | $14,848 |
| Mercy Deliverance Ministries | Vestavia Hills, AL | Stock for mobile food truck | $14,381 |
| Community Soup Bowl | Tuscaloosa, AL | One month food and supplies | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Black Radio Museum | Birmingham, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Boys Choir | Vestavia Hills, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Bsa Eagle Scout Plaza | Birmingham, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Elder Justice (Middle Alabama Agency on Aging) | Alabaster, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Place | Birmingham, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Locust Fork | Cleveland, AL | Complete public access for taylor park | $10,000 |
| Kentuck Art Center & Festival | Northport, AL | Create clay art classroom | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Spring Valley School | Birmingham, AL | General support | $10,000 |
| First Light Women's and Children's Shelter | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Alabama Chapter | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Lovelady Center (Freedom Reign Inc) | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Mariana Greene Henry Foundation | Talladega, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| One Roof | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army (Veteran Fund) of Greater Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Shelby County Humane Society | Columbiana, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Cooperative Downtown Ministries | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Three Hots and a Cot | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Uab Financial Needs Scholarship | Birmingham, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Walker County Humane Society | Jasper, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Counseling Services of West Ala | Tuscaloosa, AL | Counseling services for bibb | $4,489 |
| I See Me | Fairfield, AL | General support | $3,000 |
| Youthserve | Birmingham, AL | General support | $3,000 |
| Red Mountain Theater | Birmingham, AL | General support | $2,000 |
| Virginia Samford Theater (Metropolitan Arts Center) | Birmingham, AL | General support | $2,000 |
| Community Care Development Network | Center Point, AL | General support | $1,000 |
| Community on the Rise | Birmingham, AL | General support | $1,000 |
| Alabama Giving | Birmingham, AL | Membership to alabama giving | $800 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Capital campaign support | $1,000,000 |
| Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Foundation | Talladega, AL | Support for the auditorium of the student life and conference center | $500,000 |
| Alabama Scholastic Competition | Horton, AL | Scholarships / ala scholars bowl | $80,000 |
| Mercy Deliverance Ministries | Vestavia Hills, AL | Stock for mobile food truck | $35,619 |
| Family Counseling Services of West Ala | Tuscaloosa, AL | Counseling services for bibb | $9,511 |
| Canine Compassion Fund | Northport, AL | General support | $5,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | Fairfield, AL | Furniture for residents | $473 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,504,787 | 65 |
| 2023 | $2,271,233 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532589349100638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4166996
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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