Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $66K.
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family at a glance
In short: Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family gave $114K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,366
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $16,338
- Median grant
- $12,629
- Total assets
- $4,808,790
- +41.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (36% 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 Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atlanta Union Mission Corporation ($37K). Together the top 7 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family gives
- In 2025 it paid out 40% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $114K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Union Mission Corporation Atlanta, GA | To support the mission in transforming, through christ, the lives of those facing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. | $37,232 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Indianapolis, IN | To support the mission in empowering informed civic and cultural engagement grounded in American exceptionalism and a positive spirit of action | $21,166 |
| Pathways Inc Birmingham, AL | To support the mission of empowering women and children on their path out of homelessness through hospitality, housing, and hope. | $20,000 |
| Mitchell's Place Inc Birmingham, AL | To support the mission in improving the lives of children affected by autism and other developmental disabilities. | $12,629 |
| Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation Birmingham, AL | To support hte mission and provide funds to fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet. | $8,385 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | To support the mission in promoting American values through the creative use of digital media. | $7,812 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | To support the mission in advancing cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $7,142 |
Ready to take the next step with Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family?
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 | $4,808,790 | $1,515,136 | $114,400 | $114,366 | 7 | $114,366 | $65,713 | $286,535 |
| 2024 | $3,408,287 | $3,311,683 | $109 | — | — | — | $40,693 | $184,794 |
| 2023 | $96,948 | $2,862 | $91 | — | — | — | $2,771 | $12,937 |
| 2022 | $94,115 | $2,615 | $68 | — | — | — | $2,547 | $11,517 |
| 2021 | $91,568 | $2,395 | $12,457 | $12,449 | 1 | $12,449 | $2,387 | $11,357 |
| 2020 | $92,183 | $2,388 | $1,730 | — | — | — | $658 | $9,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family is led by Samuel W. Sharp, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel W. Sharp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katherine G. Sharp (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family
How much does Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family give each year?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family gave $114K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's typical grant size?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's median grant in 2025 was $12,629, and its average grant was $16,338, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family give grants?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's top state is Alabama, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (33%) and Indiana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's largest grantees?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's largest 2025 grantees include Atlanta Union Mission Corporation ($37,232), Turning Point USA Inc ($21,166) and Pathways Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (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 Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's EIN?
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4325033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Alabama
Alabama Power Foundation Inc
Birmingham, AL
The Alabama Power Foundation funds Alabama nonprofits, schools, and community initiatives in education, civic and community development, arts and culture, health and human services, and environmental stewardship. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $2,500. It provides an online application for grants; unsolicited requests are not specifically addressed.
Assets
$117.9M
Grants
1,240
Total Given
$16.2M
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama funds education and youth development, basic needs, health and human services, arts, and community and rural projects that strengthen Alabama communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $200 to $112,500, with most funding going to Alabama organizations and projects.
Assets
$114.5M
Grants
521
Total Given
$7.5M
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham funds programs, projects, and capital improvements across priorities including thriving communities, economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and equity. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $20,600, though awards varied widely; competitive grants support eligible organizations serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties in Alabama. It accepts competitive requests through periodic application cycles, but the current cycle described is closed.
Assets
$350.7M
Grants
440
Total Given
$43.6M
The Long Lewis Foundation
Muscle Shoals, AL
The Long-Lewis Foundation supports evangelistic causes, local and global mission work, and people facing medical or emotional hardship, with limited scholarships for those pursuing full-time ministry. Its 2024 grants ranged from $27 to $62,450, with a median of $1,000; it primarily funded Alabama organizations and supports communities it serves. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
318
Total Given
$845K
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville supports quality-of-life needs including education, basic needs, health, arts, and community development across Jackson, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan Counties. In 2024, its grants had a median of $14,700 and ranged from $5,100 to $651,700; some named programs offer awards of $50,000. It provides application options for Foundation grants, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$66.3M
Grants
285
Total Given
$11.7M
Protective Life Foundation
Birmingham, AL
Protective Life Foundation funds nonprofits focused on education, food security, shelter, disaster relief, and community quality of life, primarily in metro Birmingham. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $48 to $700,000; the Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$653K
Grants
219
Total Given
$3.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Alabama
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Charles E and Katherine G Sharp Family down — hundreds of funders to go?