The Pelican Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 81-0905978 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$340K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernard Abbey | Cullman, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | Morgantown, WV | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $34,000 |
| Va Athletics Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia | Nashville, TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Red Barn Foundation | Leeds, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Word on Fire Catholic Ministries | Park Ridge, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Ewtn | Irondale, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| St Vincents Foundation | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| The Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Young Catholic Professionals | Dallas, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Church | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Catholic Answers | San Diego, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Her Choice Birmingham Women's Center | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Magic Moments | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Walter L Moore Scholarship Fund | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Glenville's Cashiers Rescue Squad | Cashiers, NC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,750 | 20 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349106454
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0905978
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.