The Exceptional Foundation

Homewood, AL ·EIN 63-1096855 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

$1.2M received 43 funders 95 grants · 2019–2025

Who funds The Exceptional Foundation?

The Exceptional Foundation is funded by 43 grantmakers, led by Hill Crest Foundation Inc ($300K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($188K), Holy Name of Jesus Hospital Trust ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to The Exceptional Foundation between 2019–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
Hill Crest Foundation Inc$300,00042021–2025
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$187,70052020–2024
Holy Name of Jesus Hospital Trust$125,00052020–2025
O'Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation$79,00052020–2024
The Chicago Community Trust$70,75052020–2024
Honda Usa Foundation$50,00012024
The Lee Bruno Foundation$47,50032020–2024
Faraway Foundation$47,31642021–2024
Luke 638 Foundation$40,00022021
Quarterbacking Children's Health$35,00012022
Griffith R Harsh IV And Margaret$30,00042023–2024
Alabama Power Foundation Inc$30,00022021–2023
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc$21,10032019–2023
Protective Life Foundation$20,00022020–2021
The Ferguson Family Charitable$16,00052020–2024
Thomas H Lowder Family Foundation$15,00032022–2024
Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation$12,00012020
The Tractor and Equipment Company$10,00012023
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust$10,00012022
Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust$10,00012021
Junior League of Birmingham Inc$10,00012021
Wiregrass Foundation$8,00022020–2021
Nall-whatley Foundation$7,15022021–2023
Stephens Foundation$6,00032020–2022
The Papa John's Foundation Inc$5,00012024

Showing top 25 of 43 funders by total given.

What grants has The Exceptional Foundation received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Hill Crest Foundation IncSUPPORT$50,000
2025Holy Name of Jesus Hospital TrustSEE PART IV$30,000
2025The John C Webb Iii and Marie SGENERAL$1,000
2024Hill Crest Foundation IncSUPPORT$50,000
2024Honda Usa FoundationTHE EXCEPTIONAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ALL DESIGNED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, IMPROVE LIFE SKILLS, SUPPORT SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FOSTER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. DURING THE 8-WEEK SUMMER CAMP, YOUNG PARTICIPANTS' ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE, AGE-APPROPRIATE GROUPS WHERE EACH PARTICIPANTS INDIVIDUAL TALENTS, GOALS AND PERSONALITIES ARE ACKNOWLEDGED AND CELEBRATED. DAILY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING, COOKING, SCIENCE, ART, ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, AND FIELD TRIPS. THESE EXPERIENCES BUILD UPON THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ACQUIRED IN THE SCHOOL SETTING AND HELP CLOSE THE GAP TO SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES PREVALENT AMONG YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES.$50,000
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES$29,350
2024Holy Name of Jesus Hospital TrustSEE PART IV$25,000
2024O'Sullivan Family Charitable FoundationCharitable$17,000
2024The Chicago Community TrustGeneral support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes$13,500
2024The Lee Bruno FoundationGENERAL$12,500
2024Faraway FoundationOPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION$9,336
2024The Papa John's Foundation IncThe Exceptional Foundation's Summer Camp for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities$5,000
2024Thomas H Lowder Family FoundationFUND GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES$5,000
2024The Long Lewis FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT$5,000
2024Griffith R Harsh IV And MargaretGeneral Operating$5,000
2024Griffith R Harsh IV And MargaretGeneral Operating$5,000
2024The Ferguson Family CharitableGENERAL PURPOSE$5,000
2024The Joseph S Bruno CharitableCHARITABLE$5,000
2024Altecstyslinger FoundationTO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION$1,000
2024The John C Webb Iii and Marie SGENERAL$1,000
2024The Hackney FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$750
2024The Hare Wynn FoundationCHILI COOKOFF SPONSORSHIP/TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL FUNDS$60
2024The Pfizer Foundation IncVOLUNTEER PROGRAM$50
2023Hill Crest Foundation IncSUPPORT$150,000
2023Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncGROWTH$38,800
2023The Chicago Community Trustsupport for Kite Society, General Operating Support$18,500
2023O'Sullivan Family Charitable FoundationCharitable$17,000
2023The Lee Bruno FoundationGENERAL$15,000
2023Alabama Power Foundation IncGENERAL/OPERATING$15,000
2023Griffith R Harsh IV And MargaretGeneral Operating$10,000

Showing 30 most recent of 95 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds The Exceptional Foundation?

The Exceptional Foundation is funded by 43 grantmakers, led by Hill Crest Foundation Inc ($300K), Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($188K), Holy Name of Jesus Hospital Trust ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to The Exceptional Foundation between 2019–2025.

Who is The Exceptional Foundation's largest funder?

Hill Crest Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Exceptional Foundation, with $300K across 4 grants (2021–2025).

How much grant funding has The Exceptional Foundation received?

IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to The Exceptional Foundation across 95 grants from 43 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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