The Robert and Joanna Cunningham
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Its stated purposes include charitable, religious, and educational giving, including support for disadvantaged, underprivileged, and needy children in Mobile and Baldwin counties.
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham at a glance
In short: The Robert and Joanna Cunningham gave $251K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,837
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,648
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $732,502
- -10.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (10 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert and Joanna Cunningham
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Organizations may apply by letter describing their mission; the filing lists no application deadlines. The stated award purposes are charitable, religious, and educational, including support for disadvantaged, underprivileged, and needy children in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The filing states there are no other limitations or restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- There are no application deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no application deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Richard Mitchellthe Robert And J
Mailing address: 2610 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 471-2027
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Joanna Cunningham funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oakwood Adventist Academy ($71K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 107 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its purposes include benefiting disadvantaged, underprivileged, and needy children in Mobile and Baldwin counties. In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 25% to recipients in Florida; the remaining shares went to California (4%), Georgia (1%), and North Carolina (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert and Joanna Cunningham open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 26 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 274% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 462% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $251K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Adventist Academy Huntsville, AL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $70,742 |
| International Game Fish Association Dania, FL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $62,500 |
| Wilmer Hall Mobile, AL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $25,995 |
| Camp Beckwith Fairhope, AL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Altadena Rotary Charities Pasadena, CA | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Center Mobile, AL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Mobile, AL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Prodisee Pantry Daphne, AL | To Aid in the Organizations Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Light of the Village Prichard, AL | To Aid in the Organization's Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile Mobile, AL | To help provide a safe haven for families whose children are receiving life-saving medical treatment in nearby hospitals | $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 | $732,502 | $175,156 | $258,756 | $250,837 | 26 | $250,837 | $169,158 | $54,265 |
| 2024 | $816,102 | $126,333 | $259,428 | $248,100 | 26 | $248,100 | $116,385 | $60,061 |
| 2023 | $949,197 | $101,064 | $127,692 | $122,400 | 24 | $122,400 | $95,963 | $60,910 |
| 2022 | $954,842 | $58,739 | $74,024 | $67,000 | 17 | $67,000 | $53,995 | $65,033 |
| 2021 | $989,468 | $169,345 | $233,320 | $227,800 | 14 | $227,800 | $163,825 | $75,474 |
| 2020 | $1,053,443 | $94,507 | $116,220 | $110,300 | 8 | — | $88,587 | $73,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Joanna Cunningham reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — 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 states that it distributes funds for charitable, religious, and educational purposes. Its stated purposes include benefiting disadvantaged, underprivileged, and needy children in Mobile and Baldwin counties, either directly or through Section 501(c)(3) organizations. The filing states that there are no other limitations or restrictions on awards.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the International Game Fish Association describes its work as conserving game fish and promoting responsible angling through science and education. Mobile Symphony says it makes lives better through music and provides music education, while Prodisee Pantry describes itself as a faith-based emergency food and disaster-relief organization in Baldwin County. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile says it provides lodging for children and parents traveling to area hospitals for treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $250,837. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $70,742, with a median of $1,125.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $70,742 to Oakwood Adventist Academy, $62,500 to the International Game Fish Association, $25,995 to Wilmer Hall, and $25,000 to Camp Beckwith. It also awarded $10,000 each to Altadena Rotary Charities, Dumas Wesley Community Center, Mobile Symphony, and Prodisee Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert T Cunningham Jr as president; Robert T Cunningham III, Joanna M Cunningham, Brady C Schwartzman, and Jacob L Cunningham as directors; and Richard Mitchell as secretary.
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham is led by Robert T. Cunningham Jr., President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert T. Cunningham Jr.
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brady C. Schwartzman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob L. Cunningham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanna M. Cunningham
Director
V.pres. → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert T. Cunningham III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Mitchell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alicia Cunningham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gwendolyn P. Byrd (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Margaret Cunningham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: The Rev Tonny H. Algood (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: The Very Rev Beverly F. Gibson (2020–2022) — Director
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 Robert and Joanna Cunningham
How much does The Robert and Joanna Cunningham give each year?
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham gave $251K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $248K across 26 grants.
What is The Robert and Joanna Cunningham's typical grant size?
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham's median grant in 2025 was $1,125, and its average grant was $9,648, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Joanna Cunningham that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Robert and Joanna Cunningham give grants?
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham gives mostly in Alabama: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (10 grants) and Daphne, AL (2 grants).
Who are The Robert and Joanna Cunningham's largest grantees?
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham's largest 2025 grantees include Oakwood Adventist Academy ($70,742), International Game Fish Association ($62,500) and Wilmer Hall ($25,995), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Joanna Cunningham?
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham reported $733K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $251K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert and Joanna Cunningham fund?
The foundation states that it distributes funds for charitable, religious, and educational purposes. Its stated purposes include benefiting disadvantaged, underprivileged, and needy children in Mobile and Baldwin counties, either directly or through Section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Joanna Cunningham?
The foundation states that it 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 Robert and Joanna Cunningham's EIN?
The Robert and Joanna Cunningham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1055063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Robert and Joanna Cunningham 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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