The Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Established in 2009, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$350K
+8.8% YoY
Grant Count
28
+7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its charitable giving in the following areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation describes itself as celebrating hope through charitable donations and scholarships.
Grantmaking
The foundation supports charitable donations, scholarships, and other educational initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $5,085,975
- Total Revenue: $533,425
- Total Expenses: $428,921
- Total Giving: $349,723
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $7.1 million
- Total Distributions: $321,000
- Total Contributions: $80,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,085,975 | $4,981,471 | $4,874,342 |
| Revenue | $533,425 | $487,973 | $68,319 |
| Expenses | $428,921 | $380,845 | $400,450 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $349,723 | $321,306 | $335,145 |
| Net Investment Income | $463,904 | $347,984 | $49,031 |
| Distributable Amount | $372,289 | $325,747 | $340,330 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Robert B King - Director
- Gregory L Luce - Director
- Walter F D'Olive III - Director
- Oakworth Capital Bank - Trustee
- Katie P Smith - Trust Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT B KING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY L LUCE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WALTER F D'OLIVE III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OAKWORTH CAPITAL BANK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 1625 Mobile, AL 36633
EIN: 26-3868045
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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