Scholarships for Kids Inc
Scholarships for Kids Inc is a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama, and a state-approved Scholarship Granting Organization under the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013. It works with qualified nonpublic schools to provide scholarship assistance for children in Alabama, with the stated aim of expanding access to quality education.
Scholarships for Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Scholarships for Kids Inc gave $20.8M across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $273K), mostly in Alabama. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,780,172
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $273,423
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $105,831
- Total assets
- $45,035,594
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (9 of 76, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scholarships for Kids Inc
- How to Apply
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Families submit completed scholarship applications through a participating school, not directly to Scholarships for Kids. The student must apply for admission to a participating school and demonstrate financial need.
- Review Cycle
- The listed deadline for initial applicants and IEP/504-plan applications was May 29, 2026; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The listed deadline for initial applicants and IEP/504-plan applications was May 29, 2026; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10204, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 480-9997
Website: https://scholarshipsforkids.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Scholarships for Kids Inc
Who Scholarships for Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornerstone Schools of Alabama ($4.9M). Together the top 10 received $12.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
333 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 333 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its scholarship work as statewide in Alabama. All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Scholarships for Kids Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 76 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $309K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $136K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.8M (2021) to $20.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $20.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama Birmingham, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $4,933,139 |
| Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $2,618,000 |
| Valiant Cross Academy Montgomery, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $894,380 |
| Lincoln Academy Huntsville, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $785,000 |
| Banks Academy Birmingham, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $764,792 |
| Montgomery Christian School Montgomery, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $618,253 |
| Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Decatur, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $541,137 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School Birmingham, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $533,380 |
| St John Paul II Catholic School Huntsville, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $507,740 |
| Shoal's Christian School Florence, AL | To Provide Access to Quality Education | $498,965 |
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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 | $45,035,594 | $24,884,088 | $21,717,770 | $20,780,172 | 76 | $1,641,929 |
| 2023 | $41,932,277 | $27,312,282 | $18,553,112 | $17,712,753 | 70 | $993,944 |
| 2022 | $33,092,849 | $25,068,180 | $13,759,401 | $13,115,270 | 62 | $87,729 |
| 2021 | $21,791,162 | $14,541,038 | $11,277,827 | $10,768,545 | 52 | $37,881 |
| 2020 | $18,620,434 | $14,006,472 | $12,997,450 | $12,443,959 | 73 | $109,562 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to support education and educational opportunities by providing scholarships to children from lower-income families to attend private K–12 schools of their parents’ choice. It emphasizes parent involvement in school communities and supports schools that promote academic excellence and character development.
Its grantmaking supports nonpublic schools that serve as partners in providing scholarship-funded access to education. Among the schools it supported in 2024, Cornerstone Schools of Alabama describes its mission as offering quality education, fine arts development, and faith-based character building to children in impoverished Birmingham-area neighborhoods. Montgomery Christian School says it provides a challenging education in a Christian environment to families with limited school choice; Alabama Christian Academy describes its work as providing a quality, Christ-centered education; and Islamic Academy of Alabama describes its mission as educating Muslim students in a safe, stimulating Islamic environment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Scholarships for Kids reported 76 grants totaling $20,780,172. Grant amounts ranged from $5,606 to $4,933,139, with a median grant of $105,831. Its largest 2024 grants included $4,933,139 to Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, $2,618,000 to Restoration Academy, and $894,380 to Valiant Cross Academy. Each was listed for the purpose of providing access to quality education.
The organization’s K–12 scholarship program provides tuition assistance to students demonstrating financial need who apply for admission to a participating nonpublic school. Applications are submitted through the participating school, which sends the completed application to the organization’s portal and contacts the parent or guardian about the application’s status. The organization says application decisions are at its discretion. Its program information also describes first-year college scholarships for qualifying high school graduates who have received a Scholarships for Kids scholarship for at least two academic years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel Davis as chairman of the board; Kellie Hope as treasurer; Mike Flink, Brian Christine, Thomas H. Brigham Jr., Adam West, and Grant Morgan as directors; Stephen Bridgers as executive director; and Litasha Steele as director of school relations. The organization’s website announced Austin Hardison as its new executive director in April 2025.
Scholarships for Kids Inc is led by Stephen Bridgers, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Bridgers
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Joel Davis
Chairman of the Board
Director → Chairman of the Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Litasha Steele
Director of School Relations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Mike Flink
Director
Director → Chairman of the Board, 2021
Chairman of the Board → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Brigham Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Christine MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam West
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Morgan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kellie Hope
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: H. Thomas Wells Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jenifer Kimbrough (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Garry Ard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lauren Pearson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Smith MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert R. Record MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Warren Callaway (2020) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $154K, to Stephen Bridgers (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Scholarships for Kids Inc
How much does Scholarships for Kids Inc give each year?
Scholarships for Kids Inc gave $20.8M across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17.7M across 70 grants.
What is Scholarships for Kids Inc's typical grant size?
Scholarships for Kids Inc's median grant in 2024 was $105,831, and its average grant was $273,423, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scholarships for Kids Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Scholarships for Kids Inc give grants?
Scholarships for Kids Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (12 grants), Montgomery, AL (11 grants), Mobile, AL (8 grants) and Huntsville, AL (7 grants).
Does Scholarships for Kids Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 76 grants with a stated purpose on Scholarships for Kids Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Access to Quality Education" (76 grants).
Who are Scholarships for Kids Inc's largest grantees?
Scholarships for Kids Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cornerstone Schools of Alabama ($4,933,139), Restoration Academy ($2,618,000) and Valiant Cross Academy ($894,380), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scholarships for Kids Inc?
Scholarships for Kids Inc reported $45.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.9M.
What does Scholarships for Kids Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to support education and educational opportunities by providing scholarships to children from lower-income families to attend private K–12 schools of their parents’ choice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scholarships for Kids Inc?
Families submit completed scholarship applications through a participating school, not directly to Scholarships for Kids. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scholarships for Kids Inc's EIN?
Scholarships for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2286764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Scholarships for Kids Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scholarships-for-kids-inc-morg_31b77df1751946418aea3cfb2a24d722
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