Private foundation · EIN 27-4341346 · Huntsville, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Propst 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $564K total, median $13K. 92% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$564K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in AL
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Learning CenterHuntsville, ALTo help students from impoverished and underserved communities.$58K
Boys & Girls Clubs of North AlabamaHuntsville, ALTo provide afterschool programs to children 5-18 years of age during the school year.$54K
Food Bank of North AlabamaHuntsville, ALTo help feed the hungry today and create solutions to end hunger tomorrow.$54K
Kids to Love FoundationHuntsville, ALTo help meet the needs of foster children.$54K
Manna HouseHuntsville, ALTo provide food and clothing assistance to those in need.$54K
Big Oak RanchSpringville, ALTo help give children a chance at a successful christian life.$50K
Village of PromiseHuntsville, ALTo advance families out of poverty using a multi-generational approach$40K
Ace the StigmaCharlotte, NCTo increase awareness, education, and access to outreach and treatment programs for individuals struggling with mental health.$25K
FIRST United Methodist ChurchHuntsville, ALTo spread the gospel of christ in local communities and around the world.$25K
WellstoneHuntsville, ALTo provide treatment for individuals with mental health and substance use disorder crisis.$25K
Heals IncHuntsville, ALTo provide accessible, quality, school-based primary health care for low-income children in huntsville and madison county.$15K
Historic Huntsville FoundationHuntsville, ALTo preserve architecturally and historically significant sites and structures in huntsville and madison county, al.$15K
Huntsville Museum of ArtHuntsville, ALTo develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a museum of art for huntsville, al.$15K
Therapy Partners IncHuntsville, ALTo provide therapeutic services for several organizations in huntsville, al.$10K
North Alabama Homebuilding AcademyHuntsville, ALProvide hands-on, short term training to indiviudals seeking to enter into the residential construction industry.$10K
Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolTuscaloosa, ALEncourage and assist each student to realize and reach his/her full potential.$10K
Downtown Huntsville Charitable FundHuntsville, ALTo foster growth and improvement of downtown huntsville.$5,000
Felines & Canines Hunter Stephenson Rescue CenterOwens Cross Roads, ALTo help provide food, shelter, and a home for homeless pets.$5,000
Harris Home for ChildrenHuntsville, ALTo nurture and empower children so that they can grow into capable and compassionate adults.$5,000
Huntsville Animal ShelterHuntsville, ALTo help provide food, shelter, and a home for homeless pets.$5,000
Huntsville Symphony OrchestraHuntsville, ALTo develop, fund, facilitate, and maintain a symphony orchestra for huntsville, al.$5,000
Lincoln Village MinistriesHuntsville, ALTo share the transforming power of the gospel of christ and to serve through educating, sheltering, comforting, and equipping the lincoln c…$5,000
New Leash on LifeNavarre, FLTo rescue at-risk dogs and pair them with justice-involved individuals to create fresh starts.$5,000
Russell Hill Cancer FoundationHuntsville, ALTo provide assistance and supplies to eligible cancer patients.$5,000
Twickenham Historic Preservation District AssociationHuntsville, ALTo preserve architecturally and historically significant sites and structures in huntsville's twickenham historic district.$5,000
The Land Trust of North AlabamaHuntsville, ALPlan, preserve, and provide stewardship for green space in north alabama.$5,000

By state: Alabama 24 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Propst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Huntsville, Alabama, administered in care of William S Propst, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Propst Foundation 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 Propst Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $564K across 26 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Propst Foundation give?

Alabama (24 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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