Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hoover, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $471,770 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$471,770
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was down from $775,891 the year before.
9% 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 | $910,101 | 57 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $775,891 | 57 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $471,770 | 22 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Pete M Hanna Charitable 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 Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | $382,250 |
| Florida | 3 | $27,020 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Birmingham Area Command | Support of programs | $100,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch Inc | Support of programs | $58,000 |
| Ady's Big Army | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Hand in Paw | Support of programs | $35,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Tuscaloosa) | Funding of scholarship and development programs | $30,000 |
| Herchoice | Support of programs | $26,750 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Funding of scholarship and development programs | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Panama City | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Taps Animal Shelter | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Samford University | Funding of scholarships | $15,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Funding of scholarships | $10,000 |
| Community Kitchens | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| The Bell Center | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Immanuel Counseling Ministries | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Southeast Law Institute | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Samford University School of Nursing | Funding of scholarships | $2,500 |
| Springfield Foundation | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Wreaths Across America | Support of programs | $1,020 |
| Cru | Support of programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Cunningham
- Randall S Raiford
- James Marshall Akins
- John R Simpson
Questions people ask
Does Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation give?
$471,770 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jill Cunningham (Treasurer/Director), Randall S Raiford (Assistant Secretary), James Marshall Akins (Vice President) and John R Simpson (Director).
What does Pete M Hanna Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.