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Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation

EIN 63-0943463 · AL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.8K Funds in AL, DC, CA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation based in AL paid 18 grants totaling $387.1K to 18 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $105K, with a median of $7.8K. Its largest recipients included BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION, UNITED WAY, and UAB ATHLETICS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,906,067
Giving (latest yr)
$387,137
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$7.8K
Recipients
18
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Birmingham Jewish Federation$105,000
  • United Way$100,000
  • Uab Athletics$55,000
  • Hudson Institute$25,000
  • US Israel Education Association$25,000

Where grants went

  • Alabama$349,137 · 15 grants
  • District of Columbia$25,000 · 1 grant
  • California$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

Birmingham Jewish Federation
Mountain Brook, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$105,000
United Way
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$100,000
Uab Athletics
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$55,000
Hudson Institute
Washington, DC
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$25,000
US Israel Education Association
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$25,000
Temple Emanu-el
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organizationto Promote the Mission of the Organization
$20,000
Bighorn Golf Club Charities
Palm Desert, CA
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$10,000
Chabad of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$10,000
NE Miles Jewish Day School
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$10,000
Temple Beth-el
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$5,637
The Mike Slive Foundation
Birmingham, AL
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$5,000
The Salvation Army
Alexandria, VA
To Promote the Mission of the Organization
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $387.1K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $105K (median $7.8K).

Recent recipients include BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION, UNITED WAY, UAB ATHLETICS, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Alabama, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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