Foundation 1781
Foundation 1781 is a private foundation, based in Huntsville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
Foundation 1781 at a glance
In short: Foundation 1781 gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,325
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -90.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,325
- +97.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,325
- Total assets
- $61,312
- +26.4% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who Foundation 1781 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village of Promise ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Foundation 1781 gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $3K (2025) to $26K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Promise Huntsville, AL | Provided donations of food crock pots kitchen supplies and gift cards to family connections | $3,325 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,312 | $11,184 | $10,697 | $3,325 | 1 | $35,526 |
| 2024 | $48,496 | $40,265 | $23,827 | $16,822 | 10 | — |
| 2023 | $32,058 | $47,149 | $27,334 | $25,606 | 13 | $25,951 |
| 2022 | $5,102 | $14,663 | $14,433 | $10,406 | 7 | $10,406 |
| 2021 | $4,872 | $29,506 | $32,596 | $17,826 | 11 | $17,826 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation 1781's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Babayele Sodade
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Adamek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca S Mathew
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Acquavella (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Foundation 1781
How much does Foundation 1781 give each year?
Foundation 1781 gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
How large is Foundation 1781?
Foundation 1781 reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
Where does Foundation 1781 operate?
Foundation 1781 has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Virginia.
What is Foundation 1781's EIN?
Foundation 1781's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3696503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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