The Claude Bennett Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Claude Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,100 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,100
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,150 the year before.
37% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,300 | 22 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $36,150 | 16 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $37,100 | 19 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth H Hutchins 2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 930-5381 |
| What to submit | The claude bennett family foundation birmingham, Alabama #58-2052917 statement concerning donations and grants (a)applications should be addressed to the foundation, 2311 highland avenue south, birmingham, Alabama 35205, attention: elizabeth h. Hutchins. (b)applications should be submitted in writing, identify the applicant, affirm that the applicant is an organization described in section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code, should give the organization's tax exempt number, state the purpose for which the gift will be used, the prior experience of the applicant in carrying out such purpose, the applicant's plan for, and personnel to be used in, carrying out such purpose and should attach a financial statement of the applicant for the current and the preceding two years. |
| Deadlines | None. Applications are received from time to time and considered when funds are available. |
| Restrictions | Donations and grants are restricted to religious or charitable or educational purposes and to donees within the restriction of irc section 501(c)(3). |
What The Claude Bennett Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13 | $31,600 |
| Colorado | 6 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uab | Charity | $14,000 |
| Alzheimer's of Central Alabama | Charity | $4,300 |
| South Highland Presbyterian Church | Charity | $4,000 |
| St Lukes | Charity | $3,250 |
| Hearts and Horses | Charity | $1,500 |
| Realities for Children | Charity | $1,500 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Charity | $1,000 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| University of Alabama School of Social Work | Charity | $1,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Charity | $1,000 |
| Genesis Project | Charity | $750 |
| Uchealth Northern Colorado Foundation | Charity | $750 |
| Birmingham AIDS Outreach | Charity | $500 |
| Trinity Commons | Charity | $500 |
| Colorado Wildlife Center | Charity | $500 |
| HHS Math Team | Charity | $500 |
| South Highland Center | Charity | $500 |
| Living River | Charity | $300 |
| Community Foundation of Greater BHM | Charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth H Hutchins
- Clark Bennett
- J Miller Piggott
- Katherine Bennett O' Leary
Questions people ask
Does The Claude Bennett Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None. Applications are received from time to time and considered when funds are available.
How much does The Claude Bennett Family Foundation give?
$37,100 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Claude Bennett Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth H Hutchins (Trustee), Clark Bennett (Trustee), J Miller Piggott (Trustee) and Katherine Bennett O' Leary (Trustee).
What does The Claude Bennett Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and environment and conservation.