The Arlington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Arlington Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
46% 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 | $1.0 million | 9 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 15 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 13 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
The Arlington 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Arlington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $875,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Thrive | To support a non-profit that offers holistic coaching to families and foster thriving communities. | $250,000 |
| Three Hots and A Cot | To support a non-profit that provides a place for homeless veterans to recieve the assistance they need to transition back to civillian society. | $100,000 |
| The Birmingham Promise | To support a non-profit which connects birmingham city school students with workforce experience and post-secondary opportunities to enhance their economic mobility. | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough Birmingham | To support a non-profit that reverses educational inequality by providing free, year-round, high quality, multi-year programs for middle and high school students. | $100,000 |
| The Dannon Project | To support a non-profit that helps unemployed or underemployed at-risk youth and returning citizens reentering society in the birmingham area. | $100,000 |
| Urban Ministry | To support a faith-based non-profit focused on working with the residents of west end to build a thriving community. | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | To support a non-profit that provides food to people who are food insecure in 29 counties across metro atlanta and north georgia. | $50,000 |
| Hatching Hope | To support a nonprofit provide disaster relief supplies for families, children, and pets to take refuge. | $50,000 |
| Community Foodbank of Central Alabama | To support a nonprofit to feed people in need today and foster collaborative solutions to end hunger tomorrow by supplying 16+ million meals a year to over 230 food pantries, shelters and children's programs in 12 counties of central alabama; also by creating healthy food access through direct service programs. | $50,000 |
| McKemie Place Inc | To support a non-profit emergency shelter for unaccompanied homeless women in mobile, alabama. | $25,000 |
| Right Moves for Youth | To support teens to develop the skills to succeed in school and life. Using a group counseling model, rmfy helps students come to school, do the right things, strengthen social skills, and get ready for college and the workforce. In our program, students grow together and build positive relationships to excel academically, socially and emotionally! | $25,000 |
| The Lot Project | To support a nonprofit which fosters a community where our neighbors have access to basic needs, shelter, and the love of jesus christ. | $25,000 |
| The Joel Fund | To support a nonprofit reconnect veterans to life at home, using the power of community to engage, educate, and encourage veterans and their families. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William C Hulsey
- Mildred E Hulsey
- James M Dixon
- Marilyn Dixon
- Jennifer Ross Renshaw
- David G Ellis
- Tammy Wyble
- Lawrence Whatley
- Blake Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The Arlington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Arlington Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Arlington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William C Hulsey (Director/Chairman), Mildred E Hulsey (Director), James M Dixon (Director/President) and Marilyn Dixon (Director/Executive Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Arlington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.