Zyne Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Zyne Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $943,580 | 26 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 25 | $24.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 26 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Zyne Family Foundation - Grants Com 104 Oxmoor Rd Suite 144, Birmingham, AL 35209 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 290-4667, zynefamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | All applications can be submitted via the foundation's website, e-mail or U.S. Mail. All of the required information for grant applications can be found on the foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | All applications must be received by september 1 to be considered for the current calendar year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation accepts unsolicited applications from organizations that meet the foundation's requirements and interests. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Zyne Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 22 | $909,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $175,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $145,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $16,380 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles | Support needs of organization | $175,000 |
| St Rose Academy | Support needs of organization | $150,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Support needs of organization | $140,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Support needs of organization | $125,000 |
| St Elias Maronite Church | Support needs of organization | $80,000 |
| Jones Valley Urban Farm | Support needs of organization | $75,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Church | Support needs of organization | $55,000 |
| John Carroll High School | Support needs of organization | $50,000 |
| First Fruit Ministries | Support needs of organization | $45,000 |
| Catholic Center of Concern | Support needs of organization | $42,000 |
| Hedges & Hiways Prison Ministries | Support needs of organization | $40,000 |
| Granted LLC | Support needs of organization | $36,000 |
| Cathedral of Saint Paul | Support needs of organization | $30,000 |
| Closet of Hope | Support needs of organization | $25,000 |
| Unless U | Support needs of organization | $25,000 |
| Alabama Wildlife | Support needs of organization | $25,000 |
| Bridgeways Inc | Support needs of organization | $20,000 |
| Wetlands America Trust | Support needs of organization | $20,000 |
| The Smartplay (Formerly American Baseball Foundation) | Support needs of organization | $20,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund | Support needs of organization | $16,380 |
| The Penny Foundation | Support needs of organization | $11,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Support needs of organization | $10,000 |
| Jefferson County Junior Miss | Support needs of organization | $10,000 |
| Liberty Learning Foundation | Support needs of organization | $10,000 |
| Stair of Birmingham | Support needs of organization | $5,000 |
| Dogwood Dreams DBA Girl Talk Ministries | Support needs of organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly E Stephens
- Jenny T Stephens
- Stanley C Huner
- Joseph R Stephens Jr
- Dana S Travis
- Valerie S Whitt
- Natalie S Slovensky
- Nathan Stephens
- R Harrrison Adams III
Questions people ask
Does Zyne Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: All applications must be received by september 1 to be considered for the current calendar year..
How much does Zyne Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Zyne Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberly E Stephens (President/Executative Director), Jenny T Stephens (Vice President), Stanley C Huner (Secretary/Treasurer) and Joseph R Stephens Jr (Vice President/Assistant Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Zyne Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.