Southern Imagination Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 82-2871181 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$63K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$401K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Air Family | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $20,000 |
| United Way | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $15,000 |
| Rock N Roll Rescue | Sullivans Island, SC | To promote charitable cause | $12,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | To promote charitable cause | $6,000 |
| Ohm Radio | Charleston, SC | To promote charitable cause | $2,500 |
| Community Foodbank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $1,500 |
| Woodlawn United | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry | Arden, NC | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| Christ Health Center | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $1,000 |
| First Priority | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $550 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $500 |
| Medicine for All People | Brunswick, GA | To promote charitable cause | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $450 |
| The Foundry Ministries | Bessemer, AL | To promote charitable cause | $200 |
| Family Promise | Birmingham, AL | To promote charitable cause | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,750 | 15 |
| 2024 | $68,667 | 11 |
| 2023 | $79,667 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602319349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2871181
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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