The Propst Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Propst Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $563,911 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $57,911. 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$563,911
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$57,911
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $480,250 the year before.
12% 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 | $486,830 | 22 | $10.3 million |
| 2024 | $480,250 | 23 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $563,911 | 26 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
The Propst 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 Propst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 24 | $533,911 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Learning Center | To help students from impoverished and underserved communities. | $57,911 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama | To provide afterschool programs to children 5-18 years of age during the school year. | $54,000 |
| Food Bank of North Alabama | To help feed the hungry today and create solutions to end hunger tomorrow. | $54,000 |
| Kids to Love Foundation | To help meet the needs of foster children. | $54,000 |
| Manna House | To provide food and clothing assistance to those in need. | $54,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | To help give children a chance at a successful christian life. | $50,000 |
| Village of Promise | To advance families out of poverty using a multi-generational approach | $40,000 |
| Ace the Stigma | To increase awareness, education, and access to outreach and treatment programs for individuals struggling with mental health. | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | To spread the gospel of christ in local communities and around the world. | $25,000 |
| Wellstone | To provide treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorder crisis. | $25,000 |
| Heals Inc | To provide accessible, quality, school-based primary health care for low-income children in huntsville and madison county. | $15,000 |
| Historic Huntsville Foundation | To preserve architecturally and historically significant sites and structures in huntsville and madison county, al. | $15,000 |
| Huntsville Museum of Art | To develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a museum of art for huntsville, al. | $15,000 |
| Therapy Partners Inc | To provide therapeutic services for several organizations in huntsville, al. | $10,000 |
| North Alabama Homebuilding Academy | Provide hands-on, short term training to indiviudals seeking to enter into the residential construction industry. | $10,000 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic School | Encourage and assist each student to realize and reach his/her full potential. | $10,000 |
| Downtown Huntsville Charitable Fund | To foster growth and improvement of downtown huntsville. | $5,000 |
| Felines & Canines Hunter Stephenson Rescue Center | To help provide food, shelter, and a home for homeless pets. | $5,000 |
| Harris Home for Children | To nurture and empower children so that they can grow into capable and compassionate adults. | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Animal Shelter | To help provide food, shelter, and a home for homeless pets. | $5,000 |
| Huntsville Symphony Orchestra | To develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a symphony orchestra for huntsville, al. | $5,000 |
| Lincoln Village Ministries | To share the transforming power of the gospel of christ and to serve through educating, sheltering, comforting, and equipping the lincoln community for christ's glory. | $5,000 |
| New Leash on Life | To rescue at-risk dogs and pair them with justice-involved individuals to create fresh starts. | $5,000 |
| Russell Hill Cancer Foundation | To provide assistance and supplies to eligible cancer patients. | $5,000 |
| Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association | To preserve architecturally and historically significant sites and structures in huntsville's twickenham historic district. | $5,000 |
| The Land Trust of North Alabama | Plan, preserve, and provide stewardship for green space in north alabama. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily P Reiney
- William S Propst Jr
- Charles Vincent Propst
- Michael J Propst
Questions people ask
Does The Propst Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Propst Foundation give?
$563,911 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Propst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emily P Reiney (President & Director), William S Propst Jr (Secretary & Treasurer), Charles Vincent Propst (Director) and Michael J Propst (Director).
What does The Propst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.