Private foundation · EIN 26-0300098 · Vestavia, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bruno Rumore Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $486K total, median $10K. 76% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$486K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AL
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Prince Peace Cath ParishHoover, ALReligious$45K
Sarva Prema Welfare SocietyTelanga, INSupport programs$35K
Sarva Prema Welfare SocietyTelanga, INSupport programs$35K
Corpus Christi Catholic ChurchOneonta, ALReligious$30K
St Bernard Prep SchoolCullman, ALEducation$25K
St Francis de Paula Catholic ChurchSan Diego, TXReligious$25K
St Joseph Cath ChBirmingham, ALReligious$25K
Birmingham Boys ChoirVestavia Hills, ALEducational$20K
Continue HealingBirmingham, ALSupport program$20K
Magic MomentsBirmingham, ALSupport programs$20K
St Bernard Prep SchoolCullman, ALEducational$20K
United for Life FoundationBirmingham, ALSupport programs$20K
Ascension St Vincent FdnBirmingham, ALSupport programs$20K
Ch at BethelBirmingham, ALReligious$20K
Our Lady of the ValleyBirmingham, ALReligious$15K
St Joseph Seminary CollegeCovington, LAEducational$12K
ALS AssociationBirmingham, ALSupport programs$10K
Our Lady of Sorrows School FoundationHomewood, ALEducational$10K
Saint Rose AcademyBirmingham, ALSupport programs$10K
LA Promesa FdnMidland, TXReligious$10K
United for Life FoundationBirmingham, ALSupport programs$10K
Cath CharitiesBirmingham, ALReligious$10K
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic ParishBirmingham, ALReligious$5,500
Cathedral of St PaulBirmingham, ALReligious$5,000
Diocese of KumbaKumba, CMReligious$5,000
Missions Arise FoundationPhiladelphia, PASupport programs$5,000
Alzheimers AssnBirmingham, ALSupport programs$5,000
Benedictine SistersCullman, ALReligious$3,000
St Leo the Great Catholic ChurchDemopolis, ALReligious$3,000
Mary's Shelter Gulf CoastElberta, ALSupport programs$3,000
Catholic OutreachBoca Raton, FLReligious$1,000
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic ParishBirmingham, ALReligious$970
St Peter the Apostle ChHoover, ALReligious$940
Our Lady of SorrowsHomewood, ALReligious$915
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia Falls, MESupport programs$306
St Bernard Prep SchoolCullman, ALEducational$300
St Bernard Prep SchoolCullman, ALEducational$50

By state: Alabama 28 · INTL 3 · Texas 2 · Louisiana 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Bruno Rumore Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vestavia, Alabama, administered in care of Carol B Rumore, 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 Bruno Rumore Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Bruno Rumore Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $486K across 37 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Bruno Rumore Foundation give?

Alabama (28 grants), INTL (3 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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