Bruno-rumore Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 26-0300098

The Bruno-Rumore Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Vestavia, Alabama. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation committed to philanthropic support across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.7M

-3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$486K

+19.8% YoY

Grant Count

-11.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+35.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruno-rumore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $428K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Human Rights
Social Justice
Community Health
Health and Medical Services
Health and Wellness
School Health

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

and submission requirements are not detailed in available sources.

How to Apply

** The foundation maintains a formal grant application process, though specific details regarding deadlines and submission requirements are not detailed in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations in:

Alabama
Texas
Pennsylvania

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $1.6M (89%)

Texas $143K (8%)

Florida $21K (1%)

Louisiana $12K (1%)

Virginia $10K (1%)

Pennsylvania $8K (0%)

Georgia $5K (0%)

Illinois $2K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Alabama Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Maine Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

AdamsvilleArlingtonBirminghamBoca RatonCenter PointChicagoClantonColumbia FallsCovingtonCullmanDemopolisElbertaFoleyGulf ShoresHomewoodHooverIrondaleLinevilleMemphisMidland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $7,729,167 (as of most recent 2024 IRS Form 990 filing)

Total Liabilities: $0

Annual Giving: $485,719 (most recent filing)

Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since December 2007 (EIN: 26-0300098)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,729,167	$7,998,689	$8,748,820
Revenue	$277,514	$137,788	$163,606
Expenses	$617,640	$532,396	$527,365
Qualifying Distributions	$581,640	$496,396	$491,365
Net Investment Income	$181,593	$152,077	$176,497
Distributable Amount	$428,436	$443,466	$442,685

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

162 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Prince Peace Cath Parish ($45,000), Sarva Prema Welfare Society ($35,000), Sarva Prema Welfare Society ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALS ASSOCIATION BIRMINGHAM, AL	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$10,000
BENEDICTINE SISTERS CULLMAN, AL	RELIGIOUS	$3,000
BIRMINGHAM BOYS CHOIR VESTAVIA HILLS, AL	EDUCATIONAL	$20,000
CATHEDRAL OF ST PAUL BIRMINGHAM, AL	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
CATHOLIC OUTREACH BOCA RATON, FL	RELIGIOUS	$1,000
CONTINUE HEALING BIRMINGHAM, AL	SUPPORT PROGRAM	$20,000
DIOCESE OF KUMBA	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH BIRMINGHAM, AL	RELIGIOUS	$970
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY CATHOLIC PARISH BIRMINGHAM, AL	RELIGIOUS	$5,500
MAGIC MOMENTS BIRMINGHAM, AL	SUPPORT PROGRAMS	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CAROL B RUMORE	DIRECTOR	1	$36,000
CHRISTINA M HARE	DIRECTOR	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bruno-rumore Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Human Rights • Social Justice • Community Health • Health and Medical Services • Health and Wellness • School Health

How do I apply for a grant from Bruno-rumore Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $50,000 to $85,000. **Total Giving:** The foundation distributed $485,719 in grants according to its most recent filing. **Application Process:** The foundation maintains a formal grant application process, though specific details regarding deadlines and submission requirements are not detailed in available sources.

Where does Bruno-rumore Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily directs its grantmaking toward organizations in: • Alabama • Texas • Pennsylvania

What size grants does Bruno-rumore Foundation award?

In 2024, Bruno-rumore Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $486K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bruno-rumore Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bruno-rumore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $428K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.