O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation
The O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. It makes grants for religious, charitable, or educational purposes to eligible organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation gave $295K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $295,000
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,409
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,853,212
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
The filing says applications should be submitted in writing and identify the applicant, affirm its Section 501(c)(3) status, provide its tax-exempt number, explain the proposed use of the gift, describe relevant prior…
The filing says applications should be submitted in writing and identify the applicant, affirm its Section 501(c)(3) status, provide its tax-exempt number, explain the proposed use of the gift, describe relevant prior experience and plans, identify personnel who would carry out the proposed work, and include financial statements for the current and preceding two years. The filing says there are no submission deadlines and that applications are received from time to time. Awards are restricted to religious, charitable, or educational purposes and to eligible Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth H Hutchins
Mailing address: 2311 Highland Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone: (205) 930-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Score International ($35K). Together the top 10 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 97 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 22% to Tennessee, 10% each to Arizona and California, and 2% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2020) to $295K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Score International Chattanooga, TN | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The A21 Campaign Inc Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Wellhouse Odenville, AL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Essential Church Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sav-A-Life Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $17,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Way Media Knoxville, TN | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Children's Hospital Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,853,212 | $631,720 | $377,271 | $295,000 | 22 | $307,710 | $562,159 | $306,408 |
| 2024 | $3,598,763 | $315,296 | $336,053 | $250,000 | 19 | $259,983 | $239,226 | $276,118 |
| 2023 | $3,619,520 | $121,719 | $325,836 | $244,000 | 18 | $253,649 | $49,532 | $234,608 |
| 2022 | $3,823,637 | $655,324 | $336,177 | $249,000 | 18 | $259,850 | $578,997 | $231,454 |
| 2021 | $3,504,490 | $535,949 | $334,842 | $251,000 | 20 | $263,647 | $464,754 | $262,591 |
| 2020 | $3,303,383 | $52,019 | $267,155 | $202,500 | 16 | — | $7,651 | $222,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $306K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing restricts donations and grants to religious, charitable, or educational purposes and to eligible Section 501(c)(3) donees.
Grantee descriptions offer examples of the organizations it supports. SCORE International describes its mission as carrying out Christian missions through evangelism, equipping, and empowerment. The WellHouse says it provides outreach services to victims of human trafficking, while The A21 Campaign describes its work as addressing human injustice, particularly human trafficking. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The Exceptional Foundation says it provides social and recreational activities for people with mental and physical challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $295,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000.
Its largest listed grants included $35,000 to SCORE International; $30,000 each to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, The A21 Campaign, and The WellHouse; $25,000 to Essential Church; and $20,000 to Sav-A-Life. Other listed grants included $17,000 to The Exceptional Foundation and $15,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick L O'Sullivan, Mary O Henderson, Alyce O Harris, Elizabeth H Hutchins, and James M Brooks as directors.
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alyce O Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Mary O Henderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Patrick L O'Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Elizabeth H Hutchins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James M Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $6K, to Patrick L O'Sullivan (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation
How much does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation gave $295K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 19 grants.
What is O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,409, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (22%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (8 grants).
Does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Score International ($35,000), Sleep in Heavenly Peace ($30,000) and The A21 Campaign Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation?
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $306K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing restricts donations and grants to religious, charitable, or educational purposes and to eligible Section 501(c)(3) donees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation?
The filing says applications should be submitted in writing and identify the applicant, affirm its Section 501(c)(3) status, provide its tax-exempt number, explain the proposed use of the gift, describe relevant prior… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1882904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/o-sullivan-family-charitable-foundation-morg_f580faa66bc44630970ce3cb3467e7fe
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