Baptist Health Foundation Inc
To provide charitable resources to support the continued improvement of health, provide social assistance and promote education for communities served by the baptist health system's joint ventured hospitals in a way that furthers the healing ministry of jesus christ.
Baptist Health Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Baptist Health Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $156K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,244,694
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -73.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $155,587
- +95.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,500
- Total assets
- $45,988,147
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Baptist Health Foundation Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Baptist Health Foundation Inc
Baptist Health Foundation Nursing Scholarships
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
New Generation of Nurses Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Patient Assistance Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Baptist Health Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baptist Health ($1.1M). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($18,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 76 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Baptist Health Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2025) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Hoover, AL | Support for bbh charitable purposes as part of its healthcare ministry | $1,092,194 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $54,500 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $21,250 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $20,750 |
| University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $18,250 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $18,000 |
| Walker College Foundation Jasper, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $11,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Nursing Scholarships | $8,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,988,147 | $3,184,930 | $1,912,851 | $1,244,694 | 8 | $589,808 |
| 2024 | $41,743,943 | $5,278,806 | $3,206,382 | $2,384,156 | 30 | $704,904 |
| 2023 | $38,436,203 | $3,385,911 | $3,097,085 | $2,375,257 | 22 | $537,170 |
| 2022 | $35,616,372 | $3,017,108 | $2,802,297 | $2,114,561 | 14 | $406,046 |
| 2021 | $42,556,459 | $3,006,115 | $2,526,586 | $1,889,458 | 2 | $700,724 |
| 2020 | $40,327,454 | $3,232,626 | $2,304,615 | $1,642,975 | 2 | $436,480 |
About Baptist Health Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Baptist Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $46.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $590K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baptist Health Foundation Inc is led by Alison Scott, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Scott
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Greene
Chair & Finance Committee
Director → Chair & Finance Committee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Scott Jr.
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Hackney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ragan Cain
Director
Acting Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Baker Crow
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm Morrow
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sanders
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Puckett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melondie Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cleo Kathryn Gorman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hamilton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Thomas
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy S. Allen
Ex-Officio Member
Director → Ex-Officio Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jeffries
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Director & Financ → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Mitchell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Sneed
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jim Foyt (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Katie Baker Lasker (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Andrea McCaskey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lathrop W. Smith Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Farrell Mendelsohn MD (2022) — Director
- Former: Avery Clenney (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Ferrell Mendelson MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Leigh Collier (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lloyd R. Wilson (2020–2021) — Chair & Finance Committee
- Former: Joseph L. Bynum (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Baptist Health Foundation Inc
How much does Baptist Health Foundation Inc give each year?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 30 grants.
What is Baptist Health Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $19,500, and its average grant was $155,587, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Baptist Health Foundation Inc give grants?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Baptist Health Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Baptist Health Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nursing Scholarships" (7 grants).
Who are Baptist Health Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Baptist Health ($1,092,194), Samford University ($54,500) and University of Alabama ($21,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($18,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Baptist Health Foundation Inc?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc reported $46.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Baptist Health Foundation Inc?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $46.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Baptist Health Foundation Inc's EIN?
Baptist Health Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6062097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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