The Homer Vinson Foundation
Historical FunderRed Bay, Alabama · EIN 63-0942828 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBBIE PHARR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 360, RED BAY AL 35582 |
| Phone | 2563564406 |
| Form and materials | TYPED PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | 12/15 |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
85% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Grace | Russellville, AL | Recovery for chemical addictions | $7,500 |
| Entrusted Hope Ministries | Fort Worth, TX | Women's bible ministry | $7,400 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Ministry | $3,500 |
| Montana Mission | Helena, MT | Provide for physical & spiritual nee | $3,000 |
| Global 504 | Gretna, LA | Sharing his word | $2,500 |
| Global Outreach Internati | Tupelo, MS | Support for missionaries | $2,500 |
| Oasis Medical Clinic | Corinth, MS | Crisis pregnancy center | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Ministry | $2,500 |
| Billy Graham Evang Assoc | Charlotte, NC | Gospel evangelical ministry | $2,000 |
| Bridges of Faith | Milbrook, AL | Promote faith based programs in ukra | $2,000 |
| El Roi | Rienzi, MS | Support single mothers | $1,900 |
| Bibles for the World | Colorado Springs, CO | Provide bibles, church planting | $1,500 |
| Jesus Online | Higley, AZ | Online gospel resources | $1,500 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | Ministry | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse Prison Ministries | Spring, TX | Ministry | $1,500 |
| Slavic Gospel Association | Loves Park, IL | Ministry | $1,500 |
| Bible League | Crete, IL | Promoting the bible | $1,000 |
| Hidden With Christ | Tustin, CA | Sharing the love of god | $1,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Gospel teaching ministry | $1,000 |
| Life Outreach | Fort Worth, TX | Various ministry outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Love Packages | Decatur, AL | Sharing gospel literature | $1,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Pontotoc, MS | Housing for natural disasters | $1,000 |
| American Bible Society | New York, NY | Sharing the good news of jesus chris | $700 |
| Focus on the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | Focusing on family values | $500 |
| Trinity Church | Red Bay, AL | Support mission work | $500 |
| Wycliffe | Orlando, FL | Bible translations | $500 |
| Students for Life | Fredericksburg, VA | Pro life ministry | $500 |
| Biblica | Palmer Lake, CO | Ministry-Bibles | $500 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Washington, DC | Support for underpriviliged | $500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Defense of constitutional rights | $500 |
| Bridge House | New Orleans, LA | Ministry | $500 |
| The Lovelady Center | Birmingham, AL | Ministry | $500 |
| Turning Point | San Diego, CA | Ministry | $500 |
| Blue Mountain University | Blue Mountain, MS | Ministry | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,600 | 34 |
| 2024 | $53,900 | 36 |
| 2023 | $49,150 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349103521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0942828
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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