Love Big Foundation Inc
Founded after the loss of our daughter, elizabeth ann whitesell, the Love Big Foundation is our attempt to give back to the community that provided love and support in our time of need. Our purpose is primarily to invest in the future of our promising youth by establishing college scholarships for graduates of local area high schools. We also support a variety of charitable projects that improve community life, health, and happiness in our local area.
Love Big Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Love Big Foundation Inc gave $58K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,750
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,625
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,875
- Total assets
- $1,182,216
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Love Big Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Alabama at Birmingham ($9K). Together the top 4 received $29K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($29,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $58K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $29,000 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| University of North Alabama Florence, AL | Scholarships | $8,750 |
| University of Alabama at Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Scholarships | $5,500 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Scholarships | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,182,216 | $54,880 | $62,847 | $57,750 | 6 | $54,880 |
| 2023 | $1,108,889 | $135,301 | $50,215 | $38,950 | 5 | $135,301 |
| 2022 | $1,017,606 | $791 | $80,500 | $50,000 | 1 | $-18,408 |
| 2021 | $1,152,929 | $1,146,909 | $2,787 | — | — | $576 |
About Love Big Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Love Big Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vinemont, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Love Big Foundation Inc is led by Rob Whitesell, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rob Whitesell
President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Whitesell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Crews
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Whitesell (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Love Big Foundation Inc
How much does Love Big Foundation Inc give each year?
Love Big Foundation Inc gave $58K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 5 grants.
What is Love Big Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Love Big Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,875, and its average grant was $9,625, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Love Big Foundation Inc give grants?
Love Big Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Love Big Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Love Big Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Love Big Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Love Big Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Alabama at Birmingham ($9,000), University of North Alabama ($8,750) and University of Alabama at Huntsville ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($29,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Love Big Foundation Inc?
Love Big Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55K.
What is Love Big Foundation Inc?
Love Big Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vinemont, AL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Love Big Foundation Inc's EIN?
Love Big Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2292752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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