Homer Vinson Foundation
Accepts applications
Homer Vinson Foundation is a private foundation in Red Bay, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,600 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,600
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,900 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,150 | 34 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $53,900 | 36 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $56,600 | 34 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Debbie Pharr PO Box 360, Red Bay, AL 35582 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (256) 356-4406 |
| What to submit | Typed purpose and history of organization |
| Deadlines | 12/15 |
What Homer Vinson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | $11,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $9,900 |
| Mississippi | 6 | $9,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Place of Grace | Recovery for chemical addictions | $7,500 |
| Entrusted Hope Ministries | Women's bible ministry | $7,400 |
| Cru | Ministry | $3,500 |
| Montana Mission | Provide for physical & spiritual nee | $3,000 |
| Global 504 | Sharing his word | $2,500 |
| Global Outreach Internati | Support for missionaries | $2,500 |
| Oasis Medical Clinic | Crisis pregnancy center | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Ministry | $2,500 |
| Billy Graham Evang Assoc | Gospel evangelical ministry | $2,000 |
| Bridges of Faith | Promote faith based programs in ukra | $2,000 |
| El Roi | Support single mothers | $1,900 |
| Bibles for the World | Provide bibles, church planting | $1,500 |
| Jesus Online | Online gospel resources | $1,500 |
| American Family Association | Ministry | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse Prison Ministries | Ministry | $1,500 |
| Slavic Gospel Association | Ministry | $1,500 |
| Bible League | Promoting the bible | $1,000 |
| Hidden With Christ | Sharing the love of god | $1,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Gospel teaching ministry | $1,000 |
| Life Outreach | Various ministry outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Love Packages | Sharing gospel literature | $1,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Housing for natural disasters | $1,000 |
| American Bible Society | Sharing the good news of jesus chris | $700 |
| Focus on the Family | Focusing on family values | $500 |
| Trinity Church | Support mission work | $500 |
| Wycliffe | Bible translations | $500 |
| Students for Life | Pro life ministry | $500 |
| Biblica | Ministry-bibles | $500 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Support for underpriviliged | $500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Defense of constitutional rights | $500 |
| Bridge House | Ministry | $500 |
| The Lovelady Center | Ministry | $500 |
| Turning Point | Ministry | $500 |
| Blue Mountain University | Ministry | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Pharr
Questions people ask
Does Homer Vinson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/15.
How much does Homer Vinson Foundation give?
$56,600 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Homer Vinson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Pharr (Director).
What does Homer Vinson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.