The James I Harrison Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTuscaloosa, Alabama · EIN 58-2327810 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$492K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $24,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The James I Harrison Family Foundat |
|---|---|
| Address | 3925 Rice Mine Road NE, Tuscaloosa AL 35406 |
| Phone | 2053452400 |
| Form and materials | By either telephone or written request. Applicants must provide the Foundation with a copy of their IRS exemption letter. Most grants are awarded based on the proactive efforts of the Foundation President. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to organizations located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of West Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Rise Center Building Expansion Fund | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $33,333 |
| Univ of AL Rise Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Samford University Pharmacy School | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nick's Kids Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Black Warrior Boy Scouts | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Additon Prevention Coalition | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| DCH Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| St John's Church | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Hospice of West Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Auburn University Harrison School o | Auburn, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Tuscaloosa Symphony | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Tuscaloosa Education Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Samford University Athletic Departm | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| AL School Readiness Alliance | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shirley Place Foundation Inc | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Univ of AL Opera Guild | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Hands on Museum | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Shelton State Community College Fou | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Compete4Him Ministries Inc | Ralph, AL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of West Alaba | Northport, AL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of West Alabam | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Services | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alabama Wildlife Foundation | Millbrook, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($11,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of West Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Rise Center Building Expansion Fund | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $33,333 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Samford University Pharmacy School | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Univ of AL Rise Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nick's Kids Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $24,000 |
| DCH Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Auburn University Harrison School o | Auburn, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hospice of West Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Tuscaloosa Symphony | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Black Warrior Boy Scouts | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| AL School Readiness Alliance | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Samford University Athletic Dptmt | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tuscaloosa Education Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shirley Place Foundation Inc | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tuscaloosa County Preservation Soci | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $491,833 | 50 |
| 2024 | $720,000 | 52 |
| 2023 | $437,750 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612239349100301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2327810
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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