Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund
The Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund is a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama, established in June 1989. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation devoted to advancing education, human welfare, and religious causes through philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.5M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-2.7% YoY
Grant Count
65
-15.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund is devoted to the benefit of mankind, the education of youth, the relief of human suffering, and the propagation of the Christian religion. This mission is carried out exclusively through awarding grants; the organization does not conduct its own programs.
Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The fund maintains a geographic focus on Alabama, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
The fund actively awards grants across multiple categories:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund primarily supports organizations in Alabama, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $51.2 million to $53.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.9 million
- Annual Revenue: $2.24 million
- Annual Expenses: $2.38 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,466,329 | $51,173,619 | $47,857,948 |
| Revenue | $4,916,249 | $2,241,285 | $1,222,791 |
| Expenses | $2,306,110 | $2,382,634 | $2,326,711 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,916,249 | $2,241,285 | $1,222,791 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund
IPCF Annual Grants
ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND
Amount
More than US $7,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
IPCF Annual Grants Cycle - Returning Applicants
ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
August 15, 2026
IPCF Emergency Grants
ORLEAN & RALPH W BEESON FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ipc ($382,000), Kirkwood by the River ($132,500), Medical Missions Inc ($66,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 16TH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH BIRMINGHAM, AL | 16TH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH PRESERVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT | $25,000 |
| ALABAMA INTERFAITH REFUGEE PARTNERS BIRMINGHAM, AL | WELCOME HOME- PROVIDING SHELTER TO ASYLUM-SEEKERS IN THE BIRMINGHAM AREA | $7,600 |
| BE TEAM INTERNATIONAL HARRISBURG, PA | SUPPORTING NEONATAL CARE IN AFGHANISTAN 2025 | $22,000 |
| BETTER BASICS BIRMINGHAM, AL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CAMP SMILE-A-MILE BIRMINGHAM, AL | GIVING SMILE-A-MILE TO 10 NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES FROM BIRMINGHAM WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER | $6,000 |
| CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | INDEPENDENT LIVING (IL) | $15,000 |
| COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES BIRMINGHAM, AL | SENIOR SOLUTIONS: COMPREHENSIVE CARE MANAGEMENT FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME OLDER ADULTS | $10,000 |
| COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MADE POSSIBLE BIRMINGHAM, AL | CAMP SCHOLARS: IMPROVING STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES 2024 | $6,700 |
| COLLEGE CHOICE FOUNDATION BIRMINGHAM, AL | BATEMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $6,500 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, AL | MOBILE PANTRY SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMNER STARLING | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TOM ADAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET BRUNSTAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUSAN DULIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN NORRIS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILL WYKLE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| WIN BAIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM SHEPHERD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARRIE WALTHALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MERRILL STEWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM SPENCER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY MCCAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY RAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHERI ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3100 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-1408
Phone: 205-933-3705
Website: www.ipc-usa.org
EIN: 57-0885634
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund fund?
The fund is devoted to the benefit of mankind, the education of youth, the relief of human suffering, and the propagation of the Christian religion. This mission is carried out exclusively through awarding grants; the organization does not conduct its own programs. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The fund maintains a geographic focus on Alabama, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
How do I apply for a grant from Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund?
The fund actively awards grants across multiple categories: **Active Grant Programs:** • IPCF Annual Grants • IPCF Emergency Grants • IPCF Small Grants **Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $5,500 to $382,000. **Recent Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $2,019,791 • Total giving in 2023 (alternative reporting): $2,241,285 in revenue with $2,380,000 in expenses
Where does Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund make grants?
The fund primarily supports organizations in Alabama, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund award?
In 2024, Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund awarded 65 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund's EIN?
Orlean & Ralph W Beeson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0885634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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