Solley Foundation
Solley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Decatur, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $413K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $72K.
Solley Foundation at a glance
In short: Solley Foundation gave $136K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,600
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,950
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $413,277
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (48% 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 Solley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Project Rescue Inc ($50K). Together the top 8 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 39 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Solley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 364% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $136K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Rescue Inc Decatur, AL | Christian Outreach | $50,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Christian School Murfreesboro, TN | Christian Education | $30,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | Christian Outreach | $10,600 |
| West Broward Church of Christ Plantation, FL | Christian Outreach | $10,000 |
| His Hands of Hope San Diego, CA | Christian Outreach | $10,000 |
| Freed-Hardeman Henderson, TN | Christian Education | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Christian Center Decatur, AL | Christian Outreach | $10,000 |
| Nation of Coaches Inc Decatur, AL | Christian Outreach | $5,000 |
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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 | $413,277 | $81,339 | $148,436 | $135,600 | 8 | $135,600 | $71,628 | $37,232 |
| 2024 | $480,374 | $80,149 | $146,332 | $134,500 | 7 | $134,500 | $70,135 | $39,414 |
| 2023 | $546,557 | $32,911 | $119,781 | $107,500 | 7 | $107,500 | $22,905 | $39,134 |
| 2022 | $633,427 | $14,108 | $114,938 | $92,000 | 8 | $92,000 | $1,821 | $43,815 |
| 2021 | $734,257 | $103,362 | $116,321 | $100,000 | 9 | $100,000 | $90,441 | $50,633 |
| 2020 | $747,216 | $17,633 | $57,884 | $44,000 | 5 | — | $6,286 | $43,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Solley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Solley Foundation is led by Ronnie B. Solley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronnie B. Solley
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda L. Solley
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray R. Solley
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna B. D'herde
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbie A. Solley
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo M. Solley
Director
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carson R. Solley
Director
On filings since 2023
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin S. Barker
Secretary-Tr
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Solley Foundation
How much does Solley Foundation give each year?
Solley Foundation gave $136K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 7 grants.
What is Solley Foundation's typical grant size?
Solley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,950, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Solley Foundation give grants?
Solley Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (29%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, AL (3 grants).
Does Solley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Solley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Outreach" (6 grants).
Who are Solley Foundation's largest grantees?
Solley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Project Rescue Inc ($50,000), Middle Tennessee Christian School ($30,000) and Campus Crusade for Christ ($10,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Solley Foundation?
Solley Foundation reported $413K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Solley Foundation's EIN?
Solley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3659563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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