The Oros Foundation
The Oros Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Madison, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $121K.
The Oros Foundation at a glance
In short: The Oros Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $204K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,018,100
- +178.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $203,620
- +67.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $225,000
- Total assets
- $3,760,298
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (75% 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 The Oros Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samford University ($511K). Together the top 5 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 32 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Oros Foundation gives
- Giving grew 321% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% 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 $148K (2021) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samford University Birmihgham, AL | Charitable | $510,600 |
| International Leadership Institute Carrolton, GA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Center for Advancemnet of Nextgen Deaf Huntsvillt, AL | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Lincoln Village Ministires Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wise Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,760,298 | $142,085 | $1,054,309 | $1,018,100 | 5 | $1,018,100 | $120,899 | — |
| 2024 | $4,672,522 | $259,805 | $403,682 | $365,000 | 3 | $365,000 | $221,123 | $232,871 |
| 2023 | $4,816,399 | $176,433 | $306,915 | $242,800 | 8 | $242,800 | $112,301 | $237,120 |
| 2022 | $4,946,881 | $35,609 | $332,288 | $242,000 | 10 | $242,000 | $45,596 | $255,692 |
| 2021 | $5,243,560 | $5,886,870 | $189,116 | $147,500 | 6 | $155,798 | $789,689 | $217,293 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Oros Foundation is led by Andrea Pauli Hill, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Pauli Hill
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared C. Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica H. Hissam
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julianne G. Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Scott Hill
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 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 The Oros Foundation
How much does The Oros Foundation give each year?
The Oros Foundation gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $365K across 3 grants.
What is The Oros Foundation's typical grant size?
The Oros Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $225,000, and its average grant was $203,620, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Oros Foundation give grants?
The Oros Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (25%).
Does The Oros Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Oros Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Oros Foundation's largest grantees?
The Oros Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Samford University ($510,600), International Leadership Institute ($250,000) and Center for Advancemnet of Nextgen Deaf ($225,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Oros Foundation?
The Oros Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is The Oros Foundation?
The Oros Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Madison, AL. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Oros Foundation's EIN?
The Oros Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0499373. 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 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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