The Bolling Charitable Foundation
The Bolling Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing states that its funds support various organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3); its reported 2024 grants went to charitable organizations in Alabama, Florida, and New York.
The Bolling Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bolling Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Alabama. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $1,433
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $323,456
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bolling Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 Gladstone Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: (251) 709-3634
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bolling Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saban Center ($3K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 5% to Florida, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bolling Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $750 repeat.
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $20K (2021) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saban Center Tuscaloosa, AL | To Support General Operations | $3,250 |
| Hurricane Baptish Church Tuscaloosa, AL | To Support General Operations | $3,250 |
| Studio by the Tracks Irondale, AL | To Support General Operations | $3,250 |
| Camp Seale Harris Hoover, AL | To Support General Operations | $3,250 |
| Hospice of West Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | To Support General Operations | $2,000 |
| The Haven Fairhope, AL | To Support General Operations | $1,300 |
| Keep Pensacola Beautiful Pensacola, FL | To Support General Operations | $1,000 |
| Mobile Baykeeper Mobile, AL | To Support General Operations | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Mobile, AL | To Support General Operations | $750 |
| Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Fairhope, AL | To Support General Operations | $750 |
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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 | $323,456 | $10,704 | $22,909 | $21,500 | 15 | $21,500 | $10,704 | $1,013 |
| 2023 | $335,661 | $110,769 | $1,274 | — | — | — | $9,308 | $1,149 |
| 2022 | $226,166 | $10,814 | $1,358 | — | — | — | $10,814 | — |
| 2021 | $216,710 | $32,707 | $21,100 | $19,500 | 16 | $19,500 | $26,349 | — |
| 2020 | $205,103 | $22,463 | $36,659 | $33,600 | 13 | — | $22,463 | $222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bolling Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the provided information. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting qualifying charitable organizations. The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of activities: Studio by the Tracks serves artists on the autism spectrum through arts and social connection; Hospice of West Alabama provides end-of-life care; and The Haven shelters and finds homes for animals. Other 2024 grantees include environmental organizations Mobile Baykeeper and Keep Pensacola Beautiful, as well as schools St. Paul’s Episcopal School and Bayside Academy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $21,500. Grants ranged from $200 to $3,250, with a median of $1,000. The listed grant purposes were to support general operations.
Notable 2024 grants included $3,250 each to Saban Center, Hurricane Baptish Church, Studio by the Tracks, and Camp Seale Harris; $2,000 to Hospice of West Alabama; and $1,300 to The Haven. Additional grants included $1,000 each to Keep Pensacola Beautiful and Mobile Baykeeper, and $750 each to Ronald McDonald House and Fairhope Point Clear Rotary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William D. Bolling III, Catherine B. Ramey, Elizabeth B. Hammer, and Annie Patricia Bolling as trustees.
The Bolling Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annie Patricia Bolling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine B. Ramey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Hammer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William D. Bolling III
Trustee
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 The Bolling Charitable Foundation
How much does The Bolling Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Bolling Charitable Foundation gave $22K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bolling Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bolling Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,433, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bolling Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Bolling Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Bolling Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (4 grants), Fairhope, AL (3 grants) and Mobile, AL (3 grants).
Does The Bolling Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bolling Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bolling Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bolling Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saban Center ($3,250), Hurricane Baptish Church ($3,250) and Studio by the Tracks ($3,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bolling Charitable Foundation?
The Bolling Charitable Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bolling Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission in the provided information. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as supporting qualifying charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bolling Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bolling Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Bolling Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1236925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bolling Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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