O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$295,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,000 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,000 | 18 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 19 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $295,000 | 22 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth H Hutchins 2311 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 930-5100 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing, should identify the applicant, should affirm that the applicant is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, should give the organization's tax exempt number, state the purpose for which the gift will be used, the prior experience of the applicant in carrying out such purpose, the applicant's plan for, and personnel to be used in, carrying out such purpose and should attach a financial statement for the applicant for the current and the preceeding two years. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines, but applications are received from time to time and considered wh |
| Restrictions | Donations and grants are restricted to religious or charitable or educational purposes and to donees within the restriction of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
What O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13 | $154,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $65,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Score International | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The A21 Campaign Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Wellhouse | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Essential Church | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sav-A-Life | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Charitable | $17,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Way Media | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Children's Hospital | Charitable | $12,000 |
| The University of Alabama | Charitable | $10,000 |
| UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | Charitable | $5,000 |
| EquipServices | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| JH Ranch | Charitable | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ripe for Harvest | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Bell Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick L O'Sullivan
- Mary O Henderson
- Alyce O Harris
- Elizabeth H Hutchins
- James M Brooks
Questions people ask
Does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines, but applications are received from time to time and considered wh.
How much does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation give?
$295,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick L O'Sullivan (Director), Mary O Henderson (Director), Alyce O Harris (Director) and Elizabeth H Hutchins (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and science and research.