A Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $114,000 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 11 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 15 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
A Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What A Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $65,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Step Ahead | Support family services | $20,000 |
| La Paz | Support latino population | $20,000 |
| The Cooperative Downtown Ministries DBA Firehouse Ministries | Support for homeless | $19,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Eliminate hunger | $10,000 |
| Faith Chapel Care Center | Support for homeless | $10,000 |
| Food for Our Journey | Support org to feed the hungry | $10,000 |
| Desert Island Supply Company | Support creative writing and arts | $8,000 |
| Artsbuild | Support community through arts | $5,000 |
| Crab Tree Farms | Expand access to local grown food | $5,000 |
| One Place - Metro Alabama | Support domestic violence victims | $5,000 |
| Unfoundation Fund Co Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga | Community development | $5,000 |
| Glove | Support domestic violence victims | $4,000 |
| Al Initiative for Independent Journalism DBA Birminghamwatch | Journalism that is fair & factual | $3,000 |
| Hispanic & Immigrant Center of Al | Build stronger community | $3,000 |
| WBHM Public Radio | Public broadcasting | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce N Lanier III
- Shannon I Lanier
- Leewood A Lanier
- David F Steele III
Questions people ask
Does A Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A Family Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs A Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce N Lanier III (President &), Shannon I Lanier (Vice Preside), Leewood A Lanier (Director) and David F Steele III (Director).
What does A Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and housing and homelessness.