HBCU Cares
To unite a coalition of Historically Black Colleges, Community Colleges, and Universities to collaboratively harness research, expertise, and programs that create meaningful economic and workforce opportunities.
HBCU Cares at a glance
In short: HBCU Cares gave $87K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,500
- +765.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $14,417
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $786,547
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who HBCU Cares funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alabama A & M University ($26K). Together the top 6 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $87K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University Huntsville, AL | To provide assistance and support | $26,000 |
| Tuskegee University Tuskegee Institute, AL | To provide assistance and support | $25,000 |
| The Alabama Collective Foundation Montgomery, AL | Pitch Competition | $15,000 |
| Lawson State Community College Foun Birmingham, AL | To provide assistance and support | $7,000 |
| Drake State Technical College Found Huntsville, AL | To provide assistance and support | $7,000 |
| Alabama State University Montgomery, AL | To provide assistance and support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $786,547 | $853,529 | $603,900 | $86,500 | 6 | $1,654 |
| 2024 | $536,173 | $463,977 | $351,962 | $10,000 | Total only | $852 |
| 2023 | $424,158 | $429,072 | $5,170 | — | — | $197 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About HBCU Cares
Based on IRS filings
HBCU Cares is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $787K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HBCU Cares is led by Brittany Holloman, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brittany Holloman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Perry Jones
Chair
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Grant
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Morgan
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Chasseny Lewis (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Helena Duncan (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Terri Reynolds (2023–2024) — Part-Year Executive Director
- Former: Danielle Kennedy-Jones (2024) — Part-Year Executive Director
- Former: James Aaron Pierre (2024) — Part-Year Exectuive Director
- Former: Anita Jarman (2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to Brittany Holloman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about HBCU Cares
How much does HBCU Cares give each year?
HBCU Cares gave $87K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $10K in grants paid.
What is HBCU Cares's typical grant size?
HBCU Cares's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $14,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does HBCU Cares give grants?
HBCU Cares gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (2 grants) and Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does HBCU Cares give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on HBCU Cares's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To provide assistance and support" (5 grants).
Who are HBCU Cares's largest grantees?
HBCU Cares's largest 2025 grantees include Alabama A & M University ($26,000), Tuskegee University ($25,000) and The Alabama Collective Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is HBCU Cares?
HBCU Cares reported $787K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $854K.
What is HBCU Cares?
HBCU Cares is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $787K in total assets as of 2025.
What is HBCU Cares's EIN?
HBCU Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3199841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
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