The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial is a private foundation based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reported 61 grants totaling $363,495 in 2024, supporting organizations including food, human-services, education, faith, housing, youth, health, and arts organizations.
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial at a glance
In short: The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial gave $363K across 61 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,495
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 61
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,959
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,000,765
- +13.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (19 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (99% 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 Reese Phifer Jr Memorial
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Susan Phifer Cork, c/o Phifer Inc, as the contact. No specific format is required, and there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Phifer Cork Co Phifer Inc
Mailing address: 4400 Kauloosa Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone: (205) 750-2807
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Alabama Food Bank ($100K). Together the top 10 received $284K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
251 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 251 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 1% to recipients in Iowa. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Georgia, Tennessee, and New York. Alabama recipients included organizations in Tuscaloosa and Northport.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 60 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of 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 $170K (2021) to $363K (2024). In 2024 it made 61 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Alabama Food Bank Northport, AL | Capital Campaign (3 of 5) | $100,000 |
| United Way of West Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual Gift (**Multiple Agencies) | $74,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Tuscaloosa, AL | Randall Hall Renovations | $35,000 |
| The Saban Center Tuscaloosa, AL | Capital Campaign (3 of 5) | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of West Alabama Northport, AL | Capital Campaign (2 of 6) | $15,000 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual Gift (**Multiple Agencies) | $12,350 |
| Tuscaloosa City Schools Education Fund Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual Giving (3 of 5) | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tuscaloosa, AL | Campaign (2 of 5) | $7,000 |
| Para Tuscaloosa, AL | Capital Campaign (5 of 5) Playground | $5,500 |
| Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Annual Gift | $5,100 |
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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 | $4,000,765 | $895,717 | $406,762 | $363,495 | 61 | $365,686 | $154,641 | $201,304 |
| 2023 | $3,511,810 | $1,462,091 | $284,471 | $262,850 | 49 | $263,950 | $67,200 | $143,697 |
| 2022 | $2,334,190 | $1,249,847 | $355,105 | $338,150 | 49 | $341,454 | $31,875 | $90,970 |
| 2021 | $1,439,448 | $239,773 | $182,562 | $169,700 | 43 | $170,783 | $77,994 | $72,820 |
| 2020 | $1,382,237 | $1,259,745 | $198,915 | $193,950 | 49 | — | $5,965 | $43,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial reported a distributable amount of $201K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The grantees describe their own work as including alleviating hunger and food insecurity (West Alabama Food Bank), supporting health and human-care programs (United Way of West Alabama), and improving quality of life through theatrical and educational programs (Theatre Tuscaloosa). Other supported organizations describe work in areas including youth development, housing, cancer support, hospice care, and community betterment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 61 grants totaling $363,495. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to West Alabama Food Bank for a capital campaign, $74,000 to United Way of West Alabama as an annual gift for multiple agencies, and $35,000 to Christ Episcopal Church for Randall Hall renovations. Other notable grants included $20,000 to The Saban Center for a capital campaign and $12,350 to The University of Alabama as an annual gift for multiple agencies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Beverly Phifer, Susan Phifer Cork, and Karen Phifer Brooks as trustees.
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beverly Phifer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Phifer Brooks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Phifer Cork
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Reese Phifer Jr Memorial
How much does The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial give each year?
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial gave $363K across 61 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $263K across 49 grants.
What is The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's typical grant size?
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,959, across 61 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial give grants?
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial gives mostly in Alabama: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (39 grants), Northport, AL (5 grants), Birmingham, AL (5 grants) and Winfield, AL (2 grants).
Does The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Giving" (19 grants), "Annual Gift" (14 grants) and "Contribution" (4 grants).
Who are The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's largest grantees?
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include West Alabama Food Bank ($100,000), United Way of West Alabama ($74,000) and Christ Episcopal Church ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial?
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $366K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial?
The filing lists Susan Phifer Cork, c/o Phifer Inc, as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's EIN?
The Reese Phifer Jr Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6061552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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