Tav Foundation
Accepts applications
Tav Foundation is a private foundation in Fairhope, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was down from $52,000 the year before.
41% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 27 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 22 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harriet Outlaw 8872 County Road 34, Fairhope, AL 36532 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 990-8872 |
| Deadlines | March 15 of the year in which the awards will be announced. |
| Restrictions | Geographic area-recipients must have attended a public or private high school located in baldwin county, Alabama. |
What Tav Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16 | $34,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abigail Norman Southeastern University | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Anton Mazur Coastal Alabama Community College | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Bella Skelton University of New Orleans | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Henry Wilson Auburn University | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Jordynn Jernigan Howard University | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Kayana Horace University of South Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Lillian Moreno Marion Military Institute | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Nicholas Tierce University of South Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,500 |
| Abigail Burgess University of Pittsburgh | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Anastasia Newton William Carey University | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Andrew Donald University of South Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Anna Lucia Jackson Auburn University | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Arianna Jones University of Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brailyn Gillis University of Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brian Brunick Auburn University | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Haley Bomstead Auburn University | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Jamiah Moorer Auburn University Montgomery | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Mallorie Rothe Bishop State Community College | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sadie Green University of Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Shelby Hoven University of South Alabama | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Tavarius Barnett University of Alabama at Birmingham | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
| Tucker Wilson Middle Tennessee State University | College tuition scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Kenneth Hanak
- Harriet Outlaw
- Brenda Haskew
- Agnes Smith
- Shawn Graham
Questions people ask
Does Tav Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 of the year in which the awards will be announced..
How much does Tav Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Tav Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Kenneth Hanak (Treasurer & Director), Harriet Outlaw (Secretary & Director), Brenda Haskew (President & Director) and Agnes Smith (Vice President & Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tav Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.