Hugh Kaul Foundation Tr 09-12-89
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-6158725 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$81.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 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 | MARCIE BRASWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 5TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE 2500, BIRMINGHAM AL 35203 |
| Phone | 2052647881 |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENT ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENT ATTACHED |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN AREA OR IN CLAY OR COOSA COUNTIES, AL |
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
7% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $395,000 |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $200,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $200,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $200,000 |
| Birmingham Landmarks | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $150,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $100,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $100,000 |
| 16Th Street Baptist Church | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Jefferson County Greenways | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $40,000 |
| Rev Birmingham Inc | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Opera Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $30,000 |
| State of Alabama Ballet Inc | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Railroad Park Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Freedom Rain Inc Dba Lovelady Center | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan School Arts | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Woodlawn United | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice C | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Innovation Depot | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Alabama Waldorf School | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Community on the Rise | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Birmingham Athletic Partnership | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cahaba River Society | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Stair of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Preschool Partners | Mountain Brk, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Your Town Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Mcwane Science Center | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama | Trussville, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| First Light Inc | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Spring Valley School | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Bell Center for Early Intervention P | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Childrens Fresh Air Farm | Hoover, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Oasis Counseling for Women and Children | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $12,000 |
| Better Basics | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Terrific New Theatre | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mitchells Place Inc | Birmingham, AL | Early learning programs for | $10,000 |
| Youthserve | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Momentum Alumnae Program Inc | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Botanical Society | Mountain Brk, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Pathways Inc | Birmingham, AL | Help fund the day center | $10,000 |
| Camp Smile a Mile | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of Alaba | Birmingham, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | Mountain Brk, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| A Plus Education Partnership | Montgomery, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Camp Mcdowell | Nauvoo, AL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Big City Mountaineers | Arvada, CO | General operating | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,622,000 | 68 |
| 2023 | $2,528,850 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-6158725
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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