Callahan J and C Foundation
Callahan J and C Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Alabama, including churches, educational institutions, and libraries.
Callahan J and C Foundation at a glance
In short: Callahan J and C Foundation gave $84K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,650
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,365
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,805
- Total assets
- $1,662,658
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Callahan J and C Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Callahan J and C Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Parker Memorial Baptist Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Alabama. Listed recipients were in Anniston, Lineville, Montevallo, and Tuscaloosa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Callahan J and C Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Memorial Baptist Church Anniston, AL | General Operating | $17,611 |
| Anniston Museum of Natural History Anniston, AL | General Operating | $13,208 |
| Lineville Baptist Church Lineville, AL | General Operating | $13,208 |
| University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | General Operating | $8,805 |
| Anniston Calhoun Cty Public Library Anniston, AL | General Operating | $8,805 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | General Operating | $8,805 |
| Anniston High School Anniston, AL | General Operating | $4,403 |
| Lineville City Library Lineville, AL | General Operating | $4,403 |
| Central High School Clay Cty Library Lineville, AL | General Operating | $2,201 |
| Lineville Elementary School Library Lineville, AL | General Operating | $2,201 |
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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 | $1,662,658 | $122,509 | $115,433 | $83,650 | 10 | $87,653 | $96,175 | $97,199 |
| 2024 | $1,657,036 | $92,350 | $108,497 | $80,750 | 10 | $84,468 | $66,909 | $94,139 |
| 2023 | $1,670,730 | $45,800 | $126,206 | $100,000 | 11 | $103,541 | $29,241 | $86,933 |
| 2022 | $1,753,034 | $78,113 | $131,036 | $100,000 | 11 | $103,633 | $53,954 | $92,582 |
| 2021 | $1,806,301 | $208,375 | $114,393 | $83,000 | 11 | $86,856 | $182,146 | $102,779 |
| 2020 | $1,712,039 | $129,541 | $110,495 | $83,000 | 11 | — | $106,611 | $89,091 |
| 2019 | $1,693,304 | $171,723 | $119,378 | $90,000 | 11 | — | $148,541 | $88,093 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Callahan J and C Foundation reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $83,650 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,201 to $17,611, with a median grant of $8,805. All listed grants were for general operating purposes.
Largest grants included $17,611 to Parker Memorial Baptist Church in Anniston; $13,208 each to Anniston Museum of Natural History in Anniston and Lineville Baptist Church in Lineville; and $8,805 each to the University of Montevallo, Anniston Calhoun County Public Library, and University of Alabama.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Callahan J and C Foundation's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$25K (2019) → $29K (2025)
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 $29K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Callahan J and C Foundation
How much does Callahan J and C Foundation give each year?
Callahan J and C Foundation gave $84K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 10 grants.
What is Callahan J and C Foundation's typical grant size?
Callahan J and C Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,805, and its average grant was $8,365, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Callahan J and C Foundation give grants?
Callahan J and C 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 Anniston, AL (4 grants) and Lineville, AL (4 grants).
Does Callahan J and C Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Callahan J and C Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Callahan J and C Foundation's largest grantees?
Callahan J and C Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Parker Memorial Baptist Church ($17,611), Anniston Museum of Natural History ($13,208) and Lineville Baptist Church ($13,208), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Callahan J and C Foundation?
Callahan J and C Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Callahan J and C Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Callahan J and C Foundation's EIN?
Callahan J and C Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6902601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Callahan J and C Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
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