The Hugh Kaul Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hugh Kaul Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $395,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$395,000
- Assets$81.5 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $2.5 million | 59 | $73.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 68 | $81.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marcie Braswell 1900 5th Avenue North Suite 2500, Birmingham, AL 35203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 264-7881 |
| Restrictions | Limited to charitable organizations in the greater birmingham metropolitan area or in clay or coosa counties, al |
What The Hugh Kaul Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 63 | $2.5 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | General operating | $395,000 |
| Jefferson State Community College | General operating | $200,000 |
| Womens Foundation of Alabama | General operating | $200,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | General operating | $200,000 |
| Birmingham Landmarks | General operating | $150,000 |
| Birmingham Zoo | General operating | $100,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $100,000 |
| 16th Street Baptist Church | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Alabama | General operating | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating | $50,000 |
| Birmingham Southern College | General operating | $50,000 |
| Jefferson County Greenways | General operating | $40,000 |
| Rev Birmingham Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Opera Birmingham | General operating | $30,000 |
| State of Alabama Ballet Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama | General operating | $30,000 |
| Railroad Park Foundation | General operating | $30,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | General operating | $25,000 |
| Freedom Rain Inc DBA Lovelady Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan School Arts | General operating | $25,000 |
| Woodlawn United | General operating | $25,000 |
| One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice C | General operating | $25,000 |
| Innovation Depot | General operating | $25,000 |
| Alabama Waldorf School | General operating | $25,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | General operating | $25,000 |
| Community on the Rise | General operating | $25,000 |
| Birmingham Athletic Partnership | General operating | $25,000 |
| Cahaba River Society | General operating | $20,000 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School | General operating | $20,000 |
| Stair of Birmingham | General operating | $20,000 |
| Preschool Partners | General operating | $20,000 |
| Your Town Alabama | General operating | $20,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | General operating | $20,000 |
| McWane Science Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama | General operating | $20,000 |
| First Light Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema | General operating | $20,000 |
| Exceptional Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Spring Valley School | General operating | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr John J McMahon Jr
- Mr Don James
- Dr Nancy E Dunlap
- Ms Hillery Head Perkins
- Mr Samuel E Yates
- Ms Maye Head Frei
- Ms Elizabeth Yates Scribner
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does The Hugh Kaul Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hugh Kaul Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Hugh Kaul Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr John J McMahon Jr (Director), Mr Don James (Director), Dr Nancy E Dunlap (Director) and Ms Hillery Head Perkins (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Hugh Kaul Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.