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Solley Foundation

Preselected recipients only Decatur, Alabama · EIN 263659563

Solley Foundation is a private foundation in Decatur, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,600 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $134,500 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$107,5007$762,944
2024$134,5007$737,855
2025$135,6008$716,611

How to apply

Solley 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Solley Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama3$65,000
Tennessee2$40,000
Florida2$20,600
California1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Project Rescue Inc
Decatur, AL
Christian outreach$50,000
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Murfreesboro, TN
Christian education$30,000
Campus Crusade for Christ Athletes in Action
Orlando, FL
Christian outreach$10,600
West Broward Church of Christ
Plantation, FL
Christian outreach$10,000
His Hands of Hope
San Diego, CA
Christian outreach$10,000
Freed-Hardeman
Henderson, TN
Christian education$10,000
Neighborhood Christian Center
Decatur, AL
Christian outreach$10,000
Nation of Coaches Inc
Decatur, AL
Christian outreach$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Solley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Solley Foundation give?

$135,600 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Solley Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Ronnie B Solley (President), Robin S Barker (Secretary-Tr), Ray R Solley (Director) and Linda L Solley (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does Solley Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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