AEL Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
AEL Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fernandina Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $320,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$320,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $253,749 the year before.
43% 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 | $271,623 | 23 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $253,749 | 23 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $320,000 | 23 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
AEL Family Foundation Inc 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 AEL Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $125,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $115,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $35,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Operating Grant | $75,000 |
| FL State College Jacksonville Found | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Barnabas Center Inc | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| US Constitution Scholarship Found | Unrestricted Grant | $17,500 |
| Camp Sunshine | Unrestricted Grant | $15,000 |
| Nassau County Sheriff Charities | Unrestricted Grant | $12,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| State Freedom Caucus Foundation | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Our America Foundation | Unrestriced Grant | $10,000 |
| Center for Renewing America | Unrestriced Grant | $10,000 |
| Alabama Institute for Deaf Blind | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Nassau Co Foun | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Island Art Association | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Amelia Island Book Festival Inc | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Odom
- Roderick Odom
- Patricia Odom
- Dorothy Odom
- Catherine Hawkins
Questions people ask
Does AEL Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does AEL Family Foundation Inc give?
$320,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs AEL Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Odom (President), Roderick Odom (Treasurer), Patricia Odom (Director) and Dorothy Odom (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does AEL Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.