Debardeleben Foundation Inc
Debardeleben Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports 74 grants totaling $217,164 to charitable organizations, most of them in Alabama.
Debardeleben Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Debardeleben Foundation Inc gave $217K across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Alabama. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $217,164
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,935
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,548
- Total assets
- $1,626,529
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (27 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (74% 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 Debardeleben Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 11008, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 841-6461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Debardeleben Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cherokee Bend Chief PTO ($26K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
330 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 330 grants of 330 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Alabama recipients received 74% of grant dollars. Colorado received 7%, Kentucky 5%, Texas 4%, and New York 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Debardeleben Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 74 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 196% 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 $178K (2022) to $217K (2024). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Bend Chief PTO Mountain Brook, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $25,755 |
| YMCA of Birmingham Birmingham, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $17,800 |
| Phi Gamma Delta Lexington, KY | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association Houston, TX | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $9,500 |
| American Baseball Foundation Birmingham, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $8,700 |
| The Foundry Ministries Bessemer, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $8,000 |
| The Christian Assistance Foundation Vestavia, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $7,890 |
| Fly Right Ministry York, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $6,865 |
| O'Neal UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Birmingham, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Independent Presbyterian Church Birmingham, AL | To Assist Agency in Carrying Out Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,626,529 | $156,041 | $245,085 | $217,164 | 74 | $217,164 | $130,133 | $110,736 |
| 2023 | $1,715,573 | $155,596 | $233,483 | $206,080 | 75 | $206,080 | $131,443 | $98,403 |
| 2022 | $1,793,460 | $133,794 | $205,504 | $177,975 | 62 | $177,975 | $109,755 | $106,354 |
| 2021 | $1,865,170 | $248,673 | $219,713 | $201,420 | 55 | $201,420 | $231,624 | $114,237 |
| 2020 | $1,840,823 | $91,964 | $210,901 | $205,597 | 64 | — | $88,016 | $103,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Debardeleben Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $111K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, Coastal Conservation Association describes its work as promoting the preservation and protection of coastal marine, animal, and plant life; The Foundry Ministries describes itself as a Christ-centered nonprofit offering recovery services for substance abuse and other life-controlling problems; and United Ability describes its work as connecting people with disabilities to their communities and supporting meaningful lives.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in early childhood education and family support (Blue Lake Preschool), animal exhibits, education, conservation, and research (Birmingham Zoo), and youth mentoring (The Buddy Program).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 74 grants totaling $217,164. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $25,755, with a median grant of $1,548.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $25,755 to Cherokee Bend Chief PTO, $17,800 to YMCA of Birmingham, $10,000 to Phi Gamma Delta, $9,500 to Coastal Conservation Association, and $8,700 to American Baseball Foundation. Other notable grants included $8,000 to The Foundry Ministries, $6,000 to O’Neal UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, and $5,000 each to Independent Presbyterian Church, Meals on Wheels, Redeemer City to City, and United Ability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles W. Debardeleben as president and secretary, Whitney Debardeleben as vice president and treasurer, and Prince Debardeleben III as executive vice president.
Debardeleben Foundation Inc is led by Charles W. Debardeleben, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles W. Debardeleben
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Prince Debardeleben III
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Whitney Debardeleben
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Debardeleben Foundation Inc
How much does Debardeleben Foundation Inc give each year?
Debardeleben Foundation Inc gave $217K across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 75 grants.
What is Debardeleben Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Debardeleben Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,548, and its average grant was $2,935, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Debardeleben Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Debardeleben Foundation Inc give grants?
Debardeleben Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (39 grants), Mountain Brook, AL (4 grants), Aspen, CO (3 grants) and Carbondale, CO (2 grants).
Who are Debardeleben Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Debardeleben Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cherokee Bend Chief PTO ($25,755), YMCA of Birmingham ($17,800) and Phi Gamma Delta ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Debardeleben Foundation Inc?
Debardeleben Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Debardeleben Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Debardeleben Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Debardeleben Foundation Inc's EIN?
Debardeleben Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1239131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Debardeleben 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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