The Nolen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbiana, Alabama · EIN 47-2605410 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$446K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Birmingham, AL | General ministries | $170,000 |
| Urban Ministries | Birmingham, AL | Urban social services | $100,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | Montgomery, AL | Children's assistance | $45,000 |
| Sozo Children | Birmingham, AL | Children's homes | $40,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | Springville, AL | Children's homes | $25,000 |
| Community of Hope Health Clinic | Pelham, AL | General use | $10,000 |
| Umcor | Atlanta, GA | Disaster & poverty relief | $10,000 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Youth development | $5,750 |
| Bridgeway Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Children's assistance | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools | Birmingham, AL | Christian schools | $5,000 |
| Crisis Center Inc | Birmingham, AL | Counseling services | $5,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | Birmingham, AL | General use | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Fold | Birmingham, AL | Christian ministry transitional program | $5,000 |
| The Foundry Ministries | Bessemer, AL | General use | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | First responder & veteran family assistance | $5,000 |
| Alturas Ministries | Germantown, TN | General ministries | $4,000 |
| Parnell Memorial Library | Montevallo, AL | Education | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $445,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $438,650 | 17 |
| 2023 | $426,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632649349100213
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2605410
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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