The Bissell Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 72-1381765 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$48K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$4,449
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Presbyterian Church | Birmingham, AL | To support the church | $20,000 |
| Mountain Brook City Schools | Mountain Brook, AL | To support mb city schools | $10,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Birmingham, AL | To support fight against cancer | $10,000 |
| National Christian Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To support christian grant-making | $4,449 |
| Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Birmingham, AL | To protect, nurture, and share the wonders of the garden | $1,000 |
| Globe Works International Ministries Inc | Vestavia, AL | To support the the christian ministry | $1,000 |
| Childrens of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | To support medical care fo ill and injured children | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,949 | 7 |
| 2023 | $27,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532319349100808
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1381765
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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