SOS Foundation of Jefferson County
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $355K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $24K.
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County at a glance
In short: SOS Foundation of Jefferson County gave $21K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,500
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,417
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $355,179
- +0.5% 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 SOS Foundation of Jefferson County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UAB School of Nursing ($4K). Together the top 4 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SOS Foundation of Jefferson County gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,500 |
| UAB School of Nursing Birmingham, AL | Scholarship for Promotion | $3,500 |
| Samford University School of Nursing Birmingham, AL | Scholarship for Promotion | $3,500 |
| Samford University School of Pharmacy Homewood, AL | Scholarship for Promotion | $1,500 |
| Auburn University School of Pharmacy Auburn, AL | Scholarship for Promotion | $1,500 |
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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 | $355,179 | $28,797 | $26,965 | $20,500 | 6 | $25,695 | $23,560 | $23,148 |
| 2024 | $353,390 | $21,399 | $26,983 | $20,000 | 6 | $22,042 | $17,081 | $21,185 |
| 2023 | $358,933 | $36,146 | $31,153 | $24,500 | 6 | $26,541 | $31,849 | $20,498 |
| 2022 | $354,093 | $26,283 | $33,019 | $22,500 | 6 | $25,315 | $18,919 | $24,886 |
| 2021 | $360,949 | $19,830 | $26,573 | $20,000 | 6 | — | $15,251 | $23,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SOS Foundation of Jefferson County reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne R. Moses
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda O'Neal
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Nowak
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Michael
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nena Sanders
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Kelpke
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcie Braswell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 SOS Foundation of Jefferson County
How much does SOS Foundation of Jefferson County give each year?
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County gave $21K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
What is SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's typical grant size?
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SOS Foundation of Jefferson County give grants?
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County 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 (2 grants).
Does SOS Foundation of Jefferson County give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Promotion" (6 grants).
Who are SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's largest grantees?
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's largest 2025 grantees include UAB School of Nursing ($3,500), Samford University School of Nursing ($3,500) and Samford University School of Pharmacy ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SOS Foundation of Jefferson County?
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County reported $355K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's EIN?
SOS Foundation of Jefferson County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6048990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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