The Caritas Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Caritas Fund is a private foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $220,007 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$220,007
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,006 the year before.
4% 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 | $160,006 | 37 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $200,006 | 34 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $220,007 | 27 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
The Caritas Fund 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 The Caritas Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18 | $125,007 |
| Florida | 1 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Neighborhood School | General fund | $45,000 |
| Christchurch | General fund | $35,000 |
| Central Alabama Community Foundatio | General fund | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General fund | $15,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | General fund | $12,000 |
| Montgomery Area Food Bank | General fund | $11,000 |
| All Saints Episcopical Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lake Toxaway Charities | General fund | $10,000 |
| Respite for All Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Intown Cares | General fund | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Montgomery | General fund | $5,007 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens | General fund | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the River Reg | General fund | $5,000 |
| Family Sunshine Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| High Museum of Art | General fund | $5,000 |
| Washington Association of New Jerse | General fund | $5,000 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival | General fund | $2,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General fund | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Alabama Archives | General fund | $2,000 |
| Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Medical Outreach Ministries | General fund | $2,000 |
| Montgomery Zoo | General fund | $2,000 |
| Capri Theatre | General fund | $1,000 |
| Historic Toxaway Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mental Health America | General fund | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Area Council on Aging | General fund | $1,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Central Al | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank Trust Department
Questions people ask
Does The Caritas Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Caritas Fund give?
$220,007 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Caritas Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank Trust Department (Trustee).
What does The Caritas Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.