Tum Tum Tree Foundation
Tum Tum Tree Foundation is a public charity based in Birmingham, Alabama. It supports nonprofit organizations that serve children in Alabama facing life-altering or life-threatening illnesses. The organization’s 2025 filing states that it was formed in 2000.
Tum Tum Tree Foundation at a glance
In short: Tum Tum Tree Foundation gave $1.2M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Alabama. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,165,000
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,529
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $479,021
- +81.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tum Tum Tree Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website says the 2026 beneficiary grant application is closed and applications will reopen in January 2027.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application cycle is closed; applications are scheduled to reopen in January 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application cycle is closed; applications are scheduled to reopen in January 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 43651, Birmingham, AL 35243
Phone: (205) 401-8231
Website: https://tumtumtreefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tum Tum Tree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders ($200K). Together the top 10 received $990K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 84 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on children in Alabama. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tum Tum Tree Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $55K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $770K (2022) to $1.4M (2021, 21 months). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.2M.
*2021: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Birmingham, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $200,000 |
| Magic Moments Birmingham, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $175,000 |
| The Red Barn Foundation Leeds, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $160,000 |
| Mitchell's Place Birmingham, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $130,000 |
| Camp Smile a Mile Birmingham, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $55,000 |
| Special Equestrians Indian Springs, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $55,000 |
| Ambucs Vestavia Hills, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $55,000 |
| Chips Birmingham, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $55,000 |
| Libby's Friends Mountain Brook, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $55,000 |
| Service Dogs of Alabama Hope Hull, AL | Support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or altering conditions. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479,021 | $1,596,053 | $1,400,187 | $1,165,000 | 17 | $3,037 |
| 2024 | $264,651 | $1,406,563 | $1,398,781 | $1,208,740 | 16 | $4,015 |
| 2023 | $256,869 | $1,229,295 | $1,119,045 | $975,000 | 14 | $799 |
| 2022 | $116,744 | $903,726 | $940,313 | $770,422 | 14 | $400 |
| 2021* | $152,959 | $1,568,022 | $1,572,432 | $1,370,000 | 23 | $997 |
| 2020 | $183,589 | $1,082,142 | $1,030,015 | $815,000 | 10 | $1,373 |
| 2019 | $131,462 | $1,033,211 | $961,714 | $798,900 | 13 | $-3,625 |
*2021: Covers 21 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or certain life-altering conditions by raising and providing funds to other nonprofit organizations. Its website describes its mission as enriching the lives of children in Alabama who face life-altering and life-threatening illnesses.
Its grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Magic Moments says it grants non-medical experiences to children with serious medical conditions who live or receive treatment in Alabama. Mitchell’s Place says it provides diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic services for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Special Equestrians says it enriches the lives of people with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges through relationships with horses. Libby’s Friends describes helping address costs for children with special needs, including adaptive equipment and therapies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $1,165,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $55,000. The reported purpose for the listed grants was support for Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or life-altering conditions.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $200,000 to Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders, $175,000 to Magic Moments, $160,000 to The Red Barn Foundation, and $130,000 to Mitchell’s Place. The foundation also gave $55,000 each to Camp Smile-A-Mile, Special Equestrians, AMBUCS, CHIPS, and Libby’s Friends; $50,000 each to Service Dogs of Alabama and Sight Savers America; and $30,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama.
The 2025 filing says beneficiaries submit a grant request for board approval. Requests must explain how funds will be used during the year, such as for a program, project, or equipment. Beneficiaries must submit an annual impact report, and board members conduct site visits. The website says applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee, with recommendations acted on by the board for final approval. It excludes requests for individuals, religious organizations for religious purposes, fundraising-event sponsorships, and political organizations or candidates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ashley Blomeyer as Executive Director; Jack Bryant as President; Peter Curtin as Vice President; Sidney Fry as Secretary; and Andrew Pearce as Treasurer. It also lists Ryan Lutz, Alexia Borden, Alicia Austin, Anne Varner, and Branden Henderson as directors.
Tum Tum Tree Foundation is led by Ashley Blomeyer, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Blomeyer
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $155K (2025)
Jack Bryant
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Sibley
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Dennis Goldasich
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Eckert
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Ledoux
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pardis Stitt
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Lutz
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Curtin
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Carlton
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Varner
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Branden Henderson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Harbert
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Benak
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexia Borden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Austin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Pearce
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Curtin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Fry
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kelly Logan (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jake McKenzie (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Lowder (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Danny McKinney (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Branden Smith (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $155K, to Ashley Blomeyer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Tum Tum Tree Foundation
How much does Tum Tum Tree Foundation give each year?
Tum Tum Tree Foundation gave $1.2M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 16 grants.
What is Tum Tum Tree Foundation's typical grant size?
Tum Tum Tree Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $55,000, and its average grant was $68,529, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tum Tum Tree Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Tum Tum Tree Foundation give grants?
Tum Tum Tree Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (10 grants).
Does Tum Tum Tree Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Tum Tum Tree Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Tum Tum Tree Foundation's largest grantees?
Tum Tum Tree Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders ($200,000), Magic Moments ($175,000) and The Red Barn Foundation ($160,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tum Tum Tree Foundation?
Tum Tum Tree Foundation reported $479K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Tum Tum Tree Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support Alabama children with chronic life-threatening or certain life-altering conditions by raising and providing funds to other nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tum Tum Tree Foundation?
The website says the 2026 beneficiary grant application is closed and applications will reopen in January 2027. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tum Tum Tree Foundation's EIN?
Tum Tum Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1256035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Tum Tum Tree Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tum-tum-tree-foundation-morg_b495acdce716497fac9cdcb68826062a
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