Private foundation · EIN 26-3868045 · Mobile, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Alabama. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $350K total, median $10K. 96% of grants stayed in Alabama. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$350K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AL
96%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$5.1M

How to apply

Applications should be submitted in written format and include a cover letter, a proposal including timeline, budget outline and estimated impact of project on primary and secondary stakeholders (including the number of individuals that will benefit from the funding.) the application should also include a copy of the organization's irs 501(c)(3) federal exemption letter, a list of the board of directors and support materies (i.e., annual reports, brochures, flyers, press clipping, etc.) Contact: John T Hensley Oakworth Captial Ban, Po Box 1625, Mobile, Al, 2513757802, JOHN.HENSLEY@OAKWORTHCAPITAL.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Springhill CollegeMobile, ALScholarships$53K
Little Sisters of the PoorMobile, ALCharitable donation$28K
University of South AlabamaMobile, ALScholarships$27K
Victory Health PartnersMobile, ALCharitable donation$25K
University of MobileMobile, ALScholarships$24K
McKemie PlaceMobile, ALCharitable donation$20K
FIRST Light Community HomeMobile, ALCharitable donation$19K
Salvation ArmyMobile, ALCharitable donation$17K
Feed the Gulf CoastTheodore, ALChariable donation$15K
Mobile Symphony OrchestraMobile, ALCharitable donation$15K
USA Helath (university of South Alabama)Mobile, ALCharitable donation$14K
Dauphin Island Sea LabDauphin Island, ALCharitable donation$10K
Downtown Mobile Alliance - Main Street Mobile IncMobile, ALCharitable donation$10K
Mulherin HomeMobile, ALCelebrate hope$10K
Vagabond Missions - MobilePittsburgh, PACharitable donation$10K
United Way of Sw AlabamaMobile, ALCharitable donation$6,000
Dance Without LimitsMobile, ALCharitable donation$5,000
Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf CoastMobile, ALCharitable donation$5,000
Ronald McDonaldMobile, ALCharitable donation$5,000
St Joseph Catholic ChurchMobile, ALCharitable donation$5,000
Wings of LifeMobile, ALScholarships$5,000
Waterfront Mission MobileMobile, ALCharitable donation$5,000
Court Appointed Special AdvocateMobile, ALCharitable donation$5,000
Autism 2 AbilityMobile, ALCharitable donation$4,000
Dumas WesleyMobile, ALCharitable donation$3,000
Historic Restoration SocietyMobile, ALCharitable donation$3,000
Bishop State Community CollegeMobile, ALScholarships$2,623
Taps DrillMobile, ALCharitable donation$500

By state: Alabama 27 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mobile, Alabama, administered in care of Bank Trust Bank, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be submitted in written format and include a cover letter, a proposal including timeline, budget outline and estimated impact of project on primary and secondary stakeholders… Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $350K across 28 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (27 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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