Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Its 2024 grants supported scholarships and charitable donations to organizations, primarily in Alabama.
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn at a glance
In short: Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn gave $350K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Alabama. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $349,723
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,490
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,085,975
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (97% 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 Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn
- Contact
Application contact: John T Hensley Oakworth Captial Ban
Mailing address: PO Box 1625, Mobile, AL 36633
Phone: (251) 375-7802
Email: john.hensley@oakworthcapital.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Springhill College ($53K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($16,123), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 135 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 3% to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed Alabama grantees include organizations in Mobile, Theodore, and Dauphin Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $321K (2023) to $416K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill College Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $52,600 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Mobile, AL | Charitable Donation | $27,500 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $27,000 |
| Victory Health Partners Mobile, AL | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
| University of Mobile Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $24,000 |
| McKemie Place Mobile, AL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| First Light Community Home Mobile, AL | Charitable Donation | $19,000 |
| Salvation Army Mobile, AL | Charitable Donation | $17,000 |
| Feed the Gulf Coast Theodore, AL | Chariable Donation | $15,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra Mobile, AL | Charitable Donation | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,085,975 | $533,425 | $428,921 | $349,723 | 28 | $349,723 | $463,904 | $372,289 |
| 2023 | $4,981,471 | $487,973 | $380,845 | $321,306 | 26 | $321,306 | $347,984 | $325,747 |
| 2022 | $4,874,342 | $68,319 | $400,450 | $335,145 | 28 | $335,145 | $49,031 | $340,330 |
| 2021 | $5,206,528 | $357,279 | $485,549 | $415,968 | 30 | $415,968 | $208,988 | $378,061 |
| 2020 | $5,334,798 | $604,173 | $416,737 | $357,560 | 23 | — | $145,519 | $312,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn reported a distributable amount of $372K 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 grants include scholarships and charitable donations. Among its grantees, Little Sisters of the Poor says it provides nursing and residential care for needy elderly people, and Victory Health Partners describes its work as removing healthcare barriers for low-income, uninsured adults in the Gulf Coast. McKemie Place says it operates Mobile County’s only emergency overnight shelter for homeless women.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $349,723. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $52,600, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grant was $52,600 to Springhill College for scholarships. Other notable awards included $27,500 to Little Sisters of the Poor, $27,000 to the University of South Alabama for scholarships, $25,000 to Victory Health Partners, $24,000 to the University of Mobile for scholarships, and $20,000 to McKemie Place.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in writing and include a cover letter; a proposal with a timeline, budget outline, and estimated impact on primary and secondary stakeholders, including the number of people expected to benefit; the organization’s IRS 501(c)(3) exemption letter; a board-of-directors list; and supporting materials such as annual reports, brochures, flyers, or press clippings. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert B King, Gregory L Luce, and Walter F D’Olive III as directors, and Oakworth Capital Bank as trustee.
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory L. Luce
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Robert B. King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Walter F. D'olive III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Oakworth Capital Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $1K, to Robert B King (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn
How much does Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn give each year?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn gave $350K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $321K across 26 grants.
What is Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's typical grant size?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,490, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn that year got $4K on average.
Where does Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn give grants?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn gives mostly in Alabama: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (23 grants).
Does Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (21 grants) and "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's largest grantees?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's largest 2024 grantees include Springhill College ($52,600), Little Sisters of the Poor ($27,500) and University of South Alabama ($27,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($16,123), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $350K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $372K (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 does Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include scholarships and charitable donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's EIN?
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3868045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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