C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 giving included organizations working in religious and educational purposes, scholarships, homelessness services, hospice care, and veterans’ mental health treatment.
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc gave $350K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +98.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,147
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $2,484,102
- -6.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (21 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Regions Bank Trust Dept P O Box 1, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 820-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independent Presbyterian Church ($36K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
279 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 278 grants of 279 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Alabama accounted for 53% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (13%), Tennessee (10%), Georgia (7%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 68 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2022) to $400K (2021). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Presbyterian Church Memphis, TN | General Operating | $35,600 |
| Linly Heflin Unit Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Place for the Heart Sophia, NC | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Birmingh Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $13,600 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $13,000 |
| First Light Inc Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $12,900 |
| Lifepath Hospice Inc Temple Terr, FL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| The Headstrong Project Inc Flushing, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Advent Episcopal Day School Inc Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Country Greenways Foundation Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,484,102 | $195,071 | $358,830 | $350,000 | 68 | $351,350 | $189,071 | $272,156 |
| 2023 | $2,647,702 | $92,587 | $185,850 | $176,500 | 49 | $177,850 | $84,862 | $231,398 |
| 2022 | $2,737,598 | $37,717 | $187,491 | $175,000 | 50 | $176,350 | $63,238 | $232,243 |
| 2021 | $2,894,734 | $259,506 | $409,265 | $399,900 | 59 | $402,450 | $250,397 | $258,563 |
| 2020 | $3,050,204 | $141,677 | $203,222 | $195,000 | 53 | — | $131,166 | $204,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Independent Presbyterian Church describes its purpose as charitable, educational, and religious work consistent with the religious tenets of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Linly Heflin Unit says it provides scholarships to young women attending Alabama universities. First Light says it offers people experiencing homelessness emergency shelter, housing-program access, and related resources. The Headstrong Project describes its work as providing barrier-free, stigma-free PTSD treatment to veterans, transitioning service members, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $350,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $35,600, with a median of $3,250. Among the largest were $35,600 to Independent Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee; $20,000 to Linly Heflin Unit in Birmingham, Alabama; $20,000 to Place for the Heart in Sophia, North Carolina; and $13,600 to the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. The listed grants were designated for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard I Pigford as chairman of the board; L Daniel Morris Jr as secretary of the foundation; and Jean H Sulzby, William C Ireland Jr, David C Matthews, Edmund Rucker Agee Jr, Comer Ireland Aebersold, and Jean Jones as board trustees.
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc is led by Richard I. Pigford, Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard I. Pigford
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Comer Ireland Aebersold
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David C. Matthews
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edmund Rucker Agee Jr.
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean H. Sulzby
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Jones
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Ireland Jr.
Board Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Daniel Morris Jr.
Secretary of the Fdn
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc
How much does C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc give each year?
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc gave $350K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 49 grants.
What is C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $5,147, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc give grants?
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (13%) and Tennessee (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (23 grants), Philadelphia, PA (12 grants), Atlanta, GA (6 grants) and Montgomery, AL (6 grants).
Does C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Independent Presbyterian Church ($35,600), Linly Heflin Unit ($20,000) and Place for the Heart ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc?
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Independent Presbyterian Church describes its purpose as charitable, educational, and religious work consistent with the religious tenets of the Westminster Confession of Faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's EIN?
C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0745195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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