Big Cedar Education Foundation
Big Cedar Education Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pike Road, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $716K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $15K.
Big Cedar Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Big Cedar Education Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,180
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,523
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,240
- Total assets
- $716,122
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Big Cedar Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Big House ($10K). Together the top 8 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Big Cedar Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $49K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Big House Opelika, AL | Education | $10,000 |
| Alabama Public Television Birmingham, AL | Education | $10,000 |
| Pike Road UMC Pike Road, AL | Education | $5,000 |
| Bullock County Tourism Union Springs, AL | Education | $1,350 |
| Bullock County Humane Society Union Springs, AL | Public Support | $1,130 |
| Heart of Alabama Montgomery, AL | Public Support | $500 |
| Friends of Pike Road Library Pike Road, AL | Education | $100 |
| Conecuh Springs Christian School Union Springs, AL | Education | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $716,122 | $37,659 | $72,681 | $28,180 | 8 | $49,611 | $14,595 | $53,852 |
| 2024 | $751,144 | $96,483 | $70,025 | $35,888 | 7 | $47,306 | $13,062 | $51,071 |
| 2023 | $724,686 | $37,778 | $79,342 | $44,690 | 7 | $57,458 | $7,943 | $47,016 |
| 2022 | $766,250 | $30,983 | $51,801 | $18,025 | 8 | $28,958 | $5,961 | $48,549 |
| 2021 | $787,068 | $42,567 | $80,277 | $48,750 | 10 | $68,687 | $31,205 | $54,859 |
| 2020 | $824,778 | $25,808 | $40,893 | $13,539 | 4 | — | $16,418 | $45,121 |
| 2019 | $839,863 | $34,198 | $67,229 | $40,009 | 8 | — | $24,478 | $46,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Big Cedar Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Cedar Education Foundation is led by Joyce Turnipseed, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyce Turnipseed
President
On filings since 2019
$12K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Nancy McDonald
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ian Turnipseed
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephan Turnipseed
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Joyce Turnipseed (President).
Frequently asked questions about Big Cedar Education Foundation
How much does Big Cedar Education Foundation give each year?
Big Cedar Education Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 7 grants.
What is Big Cedar Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Big Cedar Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,240, and its average grant was $3,523, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Big Cedar Education Foundation give grants?
Big Cedar Education Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Union Springs, AL (3 grants) and Pike Road, AL (2 grants).
Does Big Cedar Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Big Cedar Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Big Cedar Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Big Cedar Education Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Big House ($10,000), Alabama Public Television ($10,000) and Pike Road UMC ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Big Cedar Education Foundation?
Big Cedar Education Foundation reported $716K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Big Cedar Education Foundation's EIN?
Big Cedar Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4051890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Big Cedar Education Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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