Private foundation · EIN 20-3195749 · Trussville, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gifts and Grace Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $92K total, median $2,000. 93% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$92K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in AL
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vestavia Hills United Methodist ChurchBirmingham, ALTo support the general operations of the congregation$32K
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALGeneral operating support$26K
Greater Birmingham Humane SocietyBirmingham, ALTo promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services.$10K
Boy Scouts of AmericaBirmingham, ALTo prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the scout oath and law$5,000
Children's Hospital of AlabamaBirmingham, ALTo support the activities and mission of the children's hospital of alabama (cha)$5,000
Big Oak RanchSpringville, ALContributions to a christian home for children needing a chance$2,000
Cahaba River SocietyBirmingham, ALTo restore and protect the cahaba river watershed and it rich diversity of life$2,000
Greens Chapel Cumberland PresbyterianCleveland, ALTo support the general operations of the congregation$2,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral operating support$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectBirmingham, ALTo honor and empower wounded warriors$2,000
Cultivate ChurchAlabaster, ALTo support the building fund$1,000
Mitchell's PlaceBirmingham, ALTo provide comprehensive, research-based services for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder and other developmental di…$1,000
The Prescott HouseBirmingham, ALTo aid victims of child abuse$1,000
Ateam Ministries - Heart 2 Heart GalaHomewood, ALTo offer spiritual, emotional, and financial support to children and their families within the pediatric cancer community$500

By state: Alabama 13 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Gifts and Grace Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Trussville, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gifts and Grace Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gifts and Grace Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $92K across 14 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Gifts and Grace Inc give?

Alabama (13 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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