Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $60K.
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation gave $35K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,229
- +232.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,914
- +84.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Primary geography
- Alabama (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Alabama ($11K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $87K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen High School Goshen, AL | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| UAB Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $5,933 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $5,207 |
| Somerset Community College Acorn, KY | Scholarship | $1,800 |
| University of Albama Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $1,609 |
| Haven Christian Academy Montevallo, AL | Scholarship | $1,480 |
| Haven Christian Academy Montevallo, AL | Scholarship | $1,200 |
| E Partners Birmingham, AL | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $45,587 | $53,686 | $35,229 | 9 | $35,229 | $59,959 | — |
| 2023 | $1,735,424 | $-54,731 | $16,972 | $10,598 | 5 | $10,598 | $11,577 | — |
| 2022 | $1,816,943 | $-68,014 | $93,363 | $86,759 | 10 | $86,759 | $17,591 | $89,692 |
| 2021 | $1,584,594 | $780,706 | $93,344 | $79,303 | 9 | $79,303 | $25,859 | $89,578 |
| 2020 | $1,609,465 | $266,497 | $89,074 | $74,742 | 10 | — | $20,129 | $89,657 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation is led by Thomas O. Paul Jr., President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas O. Paul Jr.
President Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William G. Paul
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Dexheimer
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation gave $35K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 5 grants.
What is Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $3,914, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (3 grants), Birmingham, AL (2 grants) and Montevallo, AL (2 grants).
Does Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Alabama ($11,140 across 2 grants), Goshen High School ($10,000) and UAB ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation?
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Birmingham, AL.
What is Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Paul-Drennan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0967222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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