Leon Aland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leon Aland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$872,707
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $55,000 | 7 | $830,733 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 7 | $838,739 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 7 | $872,707 |
How to apply
Leon Aland 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 Leon Aland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Zoo | Inspiring passion to conserve the natural world. | $8,000 |
| Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | Support the mission to enlighten each generation on civil and human rights by exploring our common past and working together in the present to build a better future. | $7,000 |
| Birmingham Holocaust Education Center | To keep the holocaust alive in the minds of birmingham and alabama citizens, so that its type of horror will never be repeated. | $7,000 |
| Choice | To create collaborative partnerships to ensure youth have access to resources that provide quality programs, activities, and services. | $7,000 |
| Lifesource Inc | Serving those in the criminal justice system who struggle with addiction, with the intention of motivating positive and permanent life change, and the goal of helping them become contributing members of society at home, in the workplace, and in the community. | $6,000 |
| McWane Science Center | Scholarship expenses | $6,000 |
| Birmingham Children's Theatre | To educate, entertain and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Spector
- Daniel L Bass
- Russell L Irby III
- James Richardson
Questions people ask
Does Leon Aland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leon Aland Family Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Leon Aland Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James A Spector (President), Daniel L Bass (Director), Russell L Irby III (Secretary) and James Richardson (Director).
What does Leon Aland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.