English Family Foundation
English Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vestavia, Alabama. Its 2025 filing says it provides direct support to various organized charities and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
English Family Foundation at a glance
In short: English Family Foundation gave $6K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $545.818), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,004
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $546
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $7,409
- +80.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to English Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 936 Lake Colony Run, Vestavia, AL 35242
Phone: (859) 750-0560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who English Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diocese of Birmingham ($3K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (65%), Indiana (25%), North Carolina (4%), Arizona (4%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How English Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Birmingham Birmingham, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $1,514 |
| Children's Village Inc Birmingham Birmingham, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Greater Alabama Council BSA Vestavia, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $350 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $250 |
| Open Arms Home for Children Litchfield Park, AZ | To Further Exempt Organization Purpose | $250 |
| Public Radio WBHM Birmingham, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $240 |
| Asfa Foundation Birmingham, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $100 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission Birmingham, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $100 |
| Ruffner Mountain Birhingham, AL | To Further Organization Exempt Purpose | $100 |
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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 | $7,409 | $10,007 | $6,704 | $6,004 | 11 | $6,004 | $7 | $338 |
| 2024 | $4,106 | $10,006 | $5,900 | $5,900 | 9 | $5,900 | $6 | $58 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, English Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $338 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Open Arms Home for Children describes its work as providing residential resources, education, and daily necessities to children and young adults raised at Open Arms who have experienced homelessness due to the AIDS pandemic in South Africa or other tragic circumstances. Youth for Understanding USA says it prepares young people for responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $6,004. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median grant of $250. Notable grants included $2,500 to the Diocese of Birmingham, $1,514 to the University of Notre Dame, and $500 to Children’s Village Inc. Birmingham.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark English as president and director; Cynthia English as vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and director; and Daniel English, William English, and Robert English as directors.
English Family Foundation is led by Mark English, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark English
President & Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia English
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel English
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert English
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William English
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 English Family Foundation
How much does English Family Foundation give each year?
English Family Foundation gave $6K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is English Family Foundation's typical grant size?
English Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $546, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does English Family Foundation give grants?
English Family Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (5 grants).
Who are English Family Foundation's largest grantees?
English Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Diocese of Birmingham ($2,500), University of Notre Dame ($1,514) and Children's Village Inc Birmingham ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is English Family Foundation?
English Family Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $338 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does English Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from English Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 English Family Foundation's EIN?
English Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2679622. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does English Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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