Ah Bean Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ah Bean Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $497,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $105,500. 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$497,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$105,500
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $484,682 the year before.
100% 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 | $446,500 | 30 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $484,682 | 1 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $497,000 | 40 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Ah Bean Foundation Inc 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 Ah Bean Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | $315,500 |
| Arizona | 7 | $42,750 |
| New York | 3 | $29,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $19,000 |
| California | 2 | $17,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $12,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $9,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flatwoods Baptist Church | General operating | $105,500 |
| Central Church of Christ | General operating | $72,500 |
| American Christian Academy | General operating | $50,000 |
| Shelton State Foundation | General operating | $22,000 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | General operating | $20,000 |
| Isaiah 3021 | General operating | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | General operating | $17,000 |
| Potter Childrens Home | General operating | $17,000 |
| High Socks for Hope | General operating | $15,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs | General operating | $15,000 |
| Thru the Bible | General operating | $15,000 |
| Shelton State Community College | General operating | $12,000 |
| Agape | General operating | $11,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Will Bright Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Rescue Mission | General operating | $10,000 |
| NBW Ministries | General operating | $9,000 |
| Berachah Church | General operating | $8,000 |
| Arizona Humane Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | General operating | $5,000 |
| Theatre of Tuscaloosa | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Church at Tuscaloosa | General operating | $3,000 |
| Forever Young Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General operating | $2,500 |
| Christian Homes and Family Services | General operating | $2,500 |
| Harvest Compassion Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hope Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Houston SPCA | General operating | $2,000 |
| Child Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General operating | $2,000 |
| Speak Up for Horses | General operating | $2,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | General operating | $2,000 |
| Prageru | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operating | $2,000 |
| E3 Partners Ministry | General operating | $1,500 |
| Neighborhood Ministries Inc | General operating | $1,250 |
| Legacy Leadership Collective | General operating | $1,000 |
| New Life Ministries Inc | General operating | $500 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | General operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Ah Bean Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ah Bean Foundation Inc give?
$497,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ah Bean Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).
What does Ah Bean Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.