Obligation Inc
Accepts applications
Obligation Inc is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,879 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,440 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$14,879
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$7,440
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$89,224
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,500 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 | $15,000 | 1 | $102,799 |
| 2024 | $11,500 | 2 | $93,834 |
| 2025 | $14,879 | 2 | $89,224 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jim Metrock 707 Paden Drive, Birmingham, AL 35226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 822-0080 |
| What to submit | Copy of irc section 501C3 exemption letter |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Obligation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,879 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Decisions Choices & Options | Funding | $10,000 |
| Eagle Forum of Alabama Education Fund | Funding | $4,879 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim Metrock
Questions people ask
Does Obligation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Obligation Inc give?
$14,879 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,440.
Who runs Obligation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jim Metrock (President).
What does Obligation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.