Private foundation · EIN 85-0499373 · Madison, Alabama · Human services

Oros 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: 5 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $225K. 80% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$1.0M
Median grant
$225K
Stays in AL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Samford UniversityBirmihgham, ALCharitable$511K
International Leadership InstituteCarrolton, GACharitable$250K
Center for Advancemnet of Nextgen DeafHuntsvillt, ALCharitable$225K
Lincoln Village MinistiresHuntsville, ALCharitable$25K
WiseBirmingham, ALCharitable$7,500

By state: Alabama 4 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Oros Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Alabama, administered in care of Andrea P Hill, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Oros 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 Oros Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 5 grants, a median of $225K.

Where does Oros Foundation give?

Alabama (4 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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