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Bruno-Rumore Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 260300098

Bruno-Rumore Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $485,719 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $405,606 the year before.

48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$405,60642$8.0 million
2024$485,71937$7.7 million

How to apply

Bruno-Rumore 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bruno-Rumore Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $75,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama28$357,675
Texas2$35,000
Louisiana1$11,738
Pennsylvania1$5,000
Florida1$1,000
Maine1$306

Grants paid in 2024

All 37 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Prince Peace Cath Parish
Hoover, AL
Religious$45,000
Sarva Prema Welfare SocietySupport programs$35,000
Sarva Prema Welfare SocietySupport programs$35,000
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Oneonta, AL
Religious$30,000
St Bernard Prep School
Cullman, AL
Education$25,000
St Francis de Paula Catholic Church
San Diego, TX
Religious$25,000
St Joseph Cath CH
Birmingham, AL
Religious$25,000
Birmingham Boys Choir
Vestavia Hills, AL
Educational$20,000
Continue Healing
Birmingham, AL
Support program$20,000
Magic Moments
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$20,000
St Bernard Prep School
Cullman, AL
Educational$20,000
United for Life Foundation
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$20,000
Ascension St Vincent Fdn
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$20,000
CH at Bethel
Birmingham, AL
Religious$20,000
Our Lady of the Valley
Birmingham, AL
Religious$15,000
St Joseph Seminary College
Covington, LA
Educational$11,738
ALS Association
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$10,000
Our Lady of Sorrows School Foundation
Homewood, AL
Educational$10,000
Saint Rose Academy
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$10,000
La Promesa Fdn
Midland, TX
Religious$10,000
United for Life Foundation
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$10,000
Cath Charities
Birmingham, AL
Religious$10,000
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish
Birmingham, AL
Religious$5,500
Cathedral of St Paul
Birmingham, AL
Religious$5,000
Diocese of KumbaReligious$5,000
Missions Arise Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Support programs$5,000
Alzheimers Assn
Birmingham, AL
Support programs$5,000
Benedictine Sisters
Cullman, AL
Religious$3,000
St Leo the Great Catholic Church
Demopolis, AL
Religious$3,000
Mary's Shelter Gulf Coast
Elberta, AL
Support programs$3,000
Catholic Outreach
Boca Raton, FL
Religious$1,000
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish
Birmingham, AL
Religious$970
St Peter the Apostle CH
Hoover, AL
Religious$940
Our Lady of Sorrows
Homewood, AL
Religious$915
Wreaths Across America
Columbia Falls, ME
Support programs$306
St Bernard Prep School
Cullman, AL
Educational$300
St Bernard Prep School
Cullman, AL
Educational$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bruno-Rumore Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bruno-Rumore Foundation give?

$485,719 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Bruno-Rumore Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Carol B Rumore (Director) and Christina M Hare (Director).

What does Bruno-Rumore Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.

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