Compassion and Charity Fund
The Compassion and Charity Fund was a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama. It served as a vehicle for BBVA employees to support charitable organizations of their choice and to provide financial relief to eligible BBVA employees facing catastrophic events or personal hardship. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return and states that the fund wound down after BBVA USA was acquired by PNC Bank, distributing its remaining funds under its articles of dissolution. The fund therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Compassion and Charity Fund at a glance
In short: Compassion and Charity Fund gave $478K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $43K), top state Alabama. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $478,423
- +10.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- -57.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $43,493
- +160.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $14,364
- Primary geography
- Alabama (34% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Compassion and Charity Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10566 Mailcode Al Bi Ch Txa, Birmingham, AL 35296
Phone: (713) 831-7494
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Compassion and Charity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was United Way of Central AL ($135K). Together the top 10 received $473K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 37 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (34%), the District of Columbia (26%), Illinois (26%), Texas (9%), and Tennessee (1%). The listed grants also included recipients in Arizona and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Compassion and Charity Fund gives
- 82% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $434K (2020) to $478K (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central AL Birmingham, AL | General support | $135,066 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster relief | $125,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General support | $125,000 |
| United Way of Grtr Houston Houston, TX | General support | $24,442 |
| Church of The Highlands Birmingham, AL | General support | $20,578 |
| United Way of Metro Dallas Dallas, TX | General support | $14,364 |
| Gardendale First Baptist Ch Gardendale, AL | General support | $8,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | General support | $7,152 |
| Heartfelt Ministries Inc Desoto, TX | General support | $6,565 |
| Valley of The Sun United Way Phoenix, AZ | General support | $5,959 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $604,373 | $930,418 | $478,423 | 11 | $167 |
| 2020 | $326,045 | $1,291,865 | $1,153,641 | $434,107 | 26 | $1,086 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission was to enable BBVA employees to make charitable contributions to organizations of their choice and provide financial relief to employees facing a catastrophic event or personal hardship.
Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food. Valley of the Sun United Way says it works to improve lives in Maricopa County through goals in health, housing and homelessness, education, and workforce development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the fund’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the fund made 11 grants totaling $478,423. Grant amounts ranged from $5,797 to $135,066, with a median grant of $14,364.
Notable 2021 grants included $135,066 to United Way of Central AL for general support, $125,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief, and $125,000 to Feeding America for general support. Other grants included $24,442 to United Way of Greater Houston, $20,578 to Church of The Highlands, and $14,364 to United Way of Metro Dallas, each for general support. Valley of the Sun United Way received $5,959 for general support.
The fund’s separate BBVA Compassion Team Support Fund program provided assistance to eligible BBVA employees, not outside applicants. The filing says employees could receive up to two grants during their tenure, each capped at $5,000 or another amount determined by the BBVA Charity Board. Applications went through a prequalification process by BBVA’s Talent & Culture department and a final decision by the BBVA Compassion council. The filing states that no employees received more than $5,000 in assistance in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Rosilyn Houston as chair through July, J Reymundo Ocanas as president, and B Shane Clanton, Kevin Cunningham, Arlene Hernandez, and Megan Ray as directors.
Compassion and Charity Fund is led by J Reymundo Ocanas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
J Reymundo Ocanas
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlene Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B Shane Clanton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Ray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Rosilyn Houston (2020–2021) — Chair · Filing note: Thru July
- Former: Bill Helms (2020) — Director
- Former: Brian Herrick (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Carrie L Cogburn (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Jeff Waldman (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Pennington (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Compassion and Charity Fund
How much does Compassion and Charity Fund give each year?
Compassion and Charity Fund gave $478K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $434K across 26 grants.
What is Compassion and Charity Fund's typical grant size?
Compassion and Charity Fund's median grant in 2021 was $14,364, and its average grant was $43,493, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Compassion and Charity Fund give grants?
Compassion and Charity Fund's top state is Alabama, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Illinois (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does Compassion and Charity Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Compassion and Charity Fund's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Who are Compassion and Charity Fund's largest grantees?
Compassion and Charity Fund's largest 2021 grantees include United Way of Central AL ($135,066), American Red Cross ($125,000) and Feeding America ($125,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Compassion and Charity Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission was to enable BBVA employees to make charitable contributions to organizations of their choice and provide financial relief to employees facing a catastrophic event or personal hardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Compassion and Charity Fund?
Compassion and Charity Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Compassion and Charity Fund's EIN?
Compassion and Charity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1615917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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