The O'Melia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The O'Melia Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $230,000. 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$361,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$230,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $372,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $303,000 | 23 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $372,000 | 20 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $361,000 | 20 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
The O'Melia 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.
What The O'Melia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18 | $351,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Infirmary Health System Inc | General operating | $230,000 |
| St Ignatius Church | General operating | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | General operating | $20,000 |
| Pilots for Christ | General operating | $10,000 |
| Bayside Academy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Grove Hill Fire Department | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fulton Volunteer Fire Department | General operating | $5,000 |
| Visitation Monastery | General operating | $5,000 |
| Camp Rap A Hope | General operating | $5,000 |
| Coffeeville Volunteer Fire Department | General operating | $5,000 |
| Thomas Hospital Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Mobile | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rhinelander Community Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Umswright Preparatory School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Clarke School Foundation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Grove Hill Historical Society | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cultural Arts Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Grove Hill Public Library | General operating | $2,000 |
| Prichard Preparatory School | General operating | $2,000 |
| Victory Health Partners Ince | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas H O'Melia Jr
- Appleton H O'Melia
- Appleton O'Melia Weston
- Virginia O'Melia Macpherson
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does The O'Melia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The O'Melia Foundation give?
$361,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The O'Melia Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas H O'Melia Jr (Distr Comm Member), Appleton H O'Melia (Distr Comm Member), Appleton O'Melia Weston (Distr Comm Member) and Virginia O'Melia Macpherson (Distr Comm Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The O'Melia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and community development.