Richard M Scrushy Charitable
Richard M Scrushy Charitable is a private foundation, based in Hoover, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $15K.
Richard M Scrushy Charitable at a glance
In short: Richard M Scrushy Charitable gave $15K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,875
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $395,222
- -11.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Richard M Scrushy Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food for Our Journey ($6K). Together the top 8 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard M Scrushy Charitable gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $63K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for Our Journey Birmingham, AL | Support | $6,000 |
| JCCHS Cavs Club Birmingham, AL | Support | $5,000 |
| Vapor Sylacauga, AL | Support | $1,000 |
| Mary Hill Ozark, AL | Support | $1,000 |
| Jefferson Alcoholic Fdn Birmingham, AL | Support | $500 |
| Vineyard Family Services Pelham, AL | Support | $500 |
| The Grove School Leeds, AL | Support | $500 |
| Eastern Central Athletics Pinson, AL | Support | $500 |
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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 | $395,222 | $-39,461 | $94,292 | $15,000 | 8 | $15,000 | — | $17,238 |
| 2024 | $445,130 | $99,673 | $97,772 | $13,500 | 7 | $13,500 | — | $46,788 |
| 2023 | $443,229 | $-154,491 | $88,538 | $16,700 | 9 | $16,700 | — | $34,475 |
| 2022 | $659,286 | $-1,686 | $148,276 | $62,700 | 12 | $62,700 | — | $34,475 |
| 2021 | $809,248 | $-87,425 | $138,105 | $56,000 | 15 | $56,000 | — | $86,188 |
| 2020 | $1,034,778 | $83,273 | $124,248 | $41,000 | 13 | — | $3,647 | $39,349 |
| 2019 | $1,075,753 | $68,500 | $170,194 | $54,200 | 17 | — | $11,609 | $9,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard M Scrushy Charitable reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard M Scrushy Charitable is led by Michael A. Plaia, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael A. Plaia
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy S. Adams
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christa S. Plaia
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Martin Adams
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Richard M Scrushy Charitable
How much does Richard M Scrushy Charitable give each year?
Richard M Scrushy Charitable gave $15K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 7 grants.
What is Richard M Scrushy Charitable's typical grant size?
Richard M Scrushy Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard M Scrushy Charitable give grants?
Richard M Scrushy Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants).
Does Richard M Scrushy Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Richard M Scrushy Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (8 grants).
Who are Richard M Scrushy Charitable's largest grantees?
Richard M Scrushy Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Food for Our Journey ($6,000), JCCHS Cavs Club ($5,000) and Vapor ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard M Scrushy Charitable?
Richard M Scrushy Charitable reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Richard M Scrushy Charitable's EIN?
Richard M Scrushy Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1374013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
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