American Pulmonary Medicine Institute
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $32.
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute at a glance
In short: American Pulmonary Medicine Institute gave $93K across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $93,200
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $10,356
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,122
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who American Pulmonary Medicine Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School ($27K). Together the top 9 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School Birmingham, AL | Education and Research Medical Scholarships | $27,200 |
| Samford Univerisity Birmingham, AL | Education and research activities related to teen asthma camps | $19,500 |
| Jesus Harvest Ministries Pelham, AL | Medical Mission Trip to Kenya and Humanitarian Relief | $14,000 |
| Dr Ed Waits Respiratorypulmonary Conferenceglenn Medical Consulting LLC Birmingham, AL | Education and research activities relating to respiratory/pulmonary medical issues | $10,000 |
| CVA Medical Education Foundation Birmingham, AL | Education and research activities relating to respiratory/pulmonary medical issues | $10,000 |
| IMM Lab Inc Birmingham, AL | Education and research activities relating to respiratory/pulmonary medical issues | $4,500 |
| Neverthirst Birmingham, AL | Education and research activities and advancing the gospel through clean water | $3,000 |
| Mark Sleeper - Paradox Pulm Podcast Birmingham, AL | Educational activities regarding pulmonary medical issues related to cystic fibrosis | $2,500 |
| PROJECTN95 Birmingham, AL | Education activities and provide support to medical staff with medical equipment against covid-19 | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,122 | $19,601 | $95,473 | $93,200 | 9 | $32 | $2,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Pulmonary Medicine Institute reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute is led by Frank D. Sutton, Executive Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Frank D. Sutton
Executive Director
New on the 2020 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Patton
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Pulmonary Medicine Institute
How much does American Pulmonary Medicine Institute give each year?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute gave $93K across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's typical grant size?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,356, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Pulmonary Medicine Institute give grants?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (8 grants).
Does American Pulmonary Medicine Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's largest grantees?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's largest 2020 grantees include University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School ($27,200), Samford Univerisity ($19,500) and Jesus Harvest Ministries ($14,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is American Pulmonary Medicine Institute?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute reported $10K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is American Pulmonary Medicine Institute?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2020.
How much is American Pulmonary Medicine Institute required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, American Pulmonary Medicine Institute reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's EIN?
American Pulmonary Medicine Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1034600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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