Tickle Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 20-8075658 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$151K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.3M
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 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
53% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Charter School Foundation | Cashiers, NC | Education | $30,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Cashiers, NC | Religious | $27,500 |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | Birmingham, AL | Religious | $25,000 |
| United States Israel Education Association | Birmingham, AL | Education | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Religious | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Arlington, VA | Community development | $10,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch Inc | Gadsden, AL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | Cashiers, NC | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Uab Athletics Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Education | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Community development | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Oak Mountain Mission Ministries | Pelham, AL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Charitable Contributions From Passthroughs | Birmingham, AL | Charitable contribution | $56 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151,056 | 13 |
| 2023 | $411,062 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349101314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8075658
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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