The Thomas E Jernigan Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-0935852 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$710K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$18.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $23,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $110,879 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | General fund | $100,000 |
| Nicaraguan Health Inc | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $50,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Ka building fund | $50,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Mountain Brook, AL | General fund | $28,000 |
| St Mary's on the Highlands Episcopal Church | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $28,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Birmingham, AL | Fund cancer research | $27,500 |
| Kings Home | Chelsea, AL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Robert E Reed Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $25,000 |
| O'neal Comprehensive Cancer Center | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $25,000 |
| Bridgeways | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $23,000 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | Millbrook, AL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Linley Heflin Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association of Alabama | Mobile, AL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $15,000 |
| On River Time | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Addiction Prevention Coalition | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $15,000 |
| Cedar Grove Dog Rescue | Faunsdale, AL | General fund | $11,000 |
| Kulture City | Vestavia Hills, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Marion Rodeo | Marion, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Quarter Backing Childrens | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Senior Bowl LLC | Mobile, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cooper Farm Rodeo | Wilsonville, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Easterseals of the Birmingham Area | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| YWCA | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef Foundation | Key Largo, FL | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mitchell's Place | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $4,000 |
| Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Highlands United Methodist Church | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Jesus Fatih Church | Burkville, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| New Bethlehem Baptist | Birmingham, AL | Religious fellowship | $3,000 |
| St Paul United Methodist | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| Morgan's Chapel Church | Bon Secour, AL | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Quarter Horse Youth Association | Amarillo, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Mortimer Jordan High School | Kimberly, AL | General fund | $2,400 |
| Turkeys for Tomorrow | Auburn, AL | General fund | $1,500 |
| Walker Co Witches Ride | Sumiton, AL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pelham Athletics | Pelham, AL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sylacauga Animal Shelter | Sylacauga, AL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Christopher Kids | Birmingham, AL | General fund | $640 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,419 | 41 |
| 2024 | $627,797 | 42 |
| 2023 | $600,720 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641809349100909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0935852
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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