The Caring Foundation
Accepts applications
The Caring Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $15.5 million and the largest $15.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$15.5 million
- Largest grant$15.5 million
- Assets$91.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $10.3 million | 1 | $98.1 million |
| 2024 | $15.5 million | 1 | $91.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Tim King 450 Riverchase Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35244 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 220-2100, thecaringfoundation@bcbsal.org |
| What to submit | File online applications at https://www.bcbsal.org/web/the-caring-foundation.html |
| Restrictions | Support health, wellness, and education of alabamians |
What The Caring Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 | $15.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Details Attached | To support healthcare/education of children | $15.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Dow Briggs M D
- Timothy Vines
- Michael L Patterson
- J Michael Kemp Sr
- Charles W Lancaster
- Elizabeth B Holloway Ph D
- James M Aycock
- W Keith Adkins
- Glenn C Sisk
- Noel W Carden
- William J Stevens
- Marvell Bivins Jr
- C Denson Henry
Questions people ask
Does The Caring Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Caring Foundation give?
$15.5 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $15.5 million.
Who runs The Caring Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dow Briggs M D (Vice President), Timothy Vines (President, CEO, & Board Member), Michael L Patterson (Secretary) and J Michael Kemp Sr (Board Member) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Caring Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.