The Pelican Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-0905978
Foundation Overview
Based in Birmingham, AL, The Pelican Foundation has awarded 151 grants totaling $2,254,208 to organizations in Illinois, Tennessee and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $110,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,254,208
Total Assets
$982,186
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 64%
14 of 22 recipients (64%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Alabama
60% of grants are awarded in Alabama, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Birmingham (75%), Leeds (8%), Cropwell (4%).
Funding Trajectory
-12%
Declining funding trend with 12% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Pelican Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers Historical Society | $1,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Guadalupe Radio Network | $1,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School | $12,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Nooristan Foundation | $5,000 | Mclean, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Jefferson Trust At The University Of Virginia | $20,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Lovelady Center | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | $80,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Young Catholic Professionals | $3,500 | Dallas, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Cashiers Historical Society | $1,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Guadalupe Radio Network | $1,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School | $12,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Nooristan Foundation | $5,000 | Mclean, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Jefferson Trust At The University Of Virginia | $20,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Lovelady Center | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | $80,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Young Catholic Professionals | $3,500 | Dallas, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Catholic Extensions | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of St Cecilia Congregation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Institute For Advanced Physics | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| La Promesa Foundation | $6,000 | Midland, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Church | $1,500 | Cropwell, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Red Barn Foundation | $25,000 | Leeds, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Co | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Smile A Mile | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Bernard Abbey | $1,000 | Cullman, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Rose Academy | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $17,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | $70,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Unless U | $5,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Walter L Moore Scholarship Fund | $1,030 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $1,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Catholic Extensions | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of St Cecilia Congregation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Institute For Advanced Physics | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| La Promesa Foundation | $6,000 | Midland, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Church | $1,500 | Cropwell, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Red Barn Foundation | $25,000 | Leeds, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Co | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Smile A Mile | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Bernard Abbey | $1,000 | Cullman, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Rose Academy | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $17,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | $70,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Unless U | $5,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Walter L Moore Scholarship Fund | $1,030 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $1,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Catholic Extensions | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Dominican Sisters Of St Cecilia Congregation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Institute For Advanced Physics | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| La Promesa Foundation | $6,000 | Midland, TX, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Church | $1,500 | Cropwell, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Red Barn Foundation | $25,000 | Leeds, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Co | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Smile A Mile | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Bernard Abbey | $1,000 | Cullman, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Rose Academy | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $17,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | $70,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Unless U | $5,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Walter L Moore Scholarship Fund | $1,030 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $1,500 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Bethlehem University Fdn | $1,500 | Beltsville, MD, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Catholic Answers | $2,500 | El Cajon, CA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Catholic Extensions | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Dominican Sisters Of St Cecilia Congregation | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ewtn | $1,000 | Irondale, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Fraternus | $5,000 | Columbus, NC, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Inst On Religion & Public Life | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| John Carroll Catholic High School | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Jonas Valley Teaching Farm | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Church | $1,000 | Cropwell, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Co | $55,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| St Francis Xavier | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| St Rose Academy | $14,750 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Ch | $20,000 | Citronelle, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Tumtum Tree Foundation | $60,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $49,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Word On Fire Catholic Ministries | $1,000 | Park Ridge, IL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Altamont School | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Improve The Fabric Of Society By Graduating Compassionate, Well Educated Individuals Capable Of Independent Thinking And Innovative Ideas. | 2020 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $1,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | The Zoo Protects And Preserves Endangered Animals And Promotes Conservation | 2020 |
| Cathedral Of St Paul | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The Mother Church Of The Roman Catholic Diocese In Birmingham, Alabama | 2020 |
| Children's Harbor | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Serve Seriously Ill Children And Their Families Through Unique, No-cost Services. | 2020 |
| Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem | $2,500 | Metairie, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Friends Of Birmingham Botanical | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Holy Family Cristo Rey | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Empower Students From Economically Challenged Communities To Graduate High School Prepared To Persist In College And Flourish In Life | 2020 |
| Institute For Advanced Physics | $10,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Jefferson Trust | $20,000 | Charlottesvlle, VA, US | To Create And Preserve A Permanent Supply Of Affordable Homes In The Charlottesville, Virginia Area | 2020 |
| St Rose Academy | $29,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The Private, Co-educational Catholic Elementary School Run By The Dominican Sisters Of St. Cecilia. | 2020 |
| St Vincents Foundation | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support New Programs, Education, Equipment, Technology, And Capital Expansion Across St. Vincents Health System | 2020 |
| The Red Barn | $25,000 | Leeds, AL, US | Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities To Individuals Of All Abilities And Circumstances, Especially Children. | 2020 |
| Tum Tum Tree Foundation | $31,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Enrich The Lives Of Children In Al Who Face Life-altering And Life-threatening Illnesses. | 2020 |
| Uva Athletics Foundation | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Preparing 21st Century Lawyers And Leaders To Serve The Public, Government, And Business. Focus On Justice, Ethics, Professionalism, And Service In A Diverse, Vibrant, And Respectful Community | 2020 |
| Walter L Moore Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Further The Exempt Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Birmingham Museum Of Art | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The Museum To Spark The Creativity, Imagination, And Liveliness Of Birmingham By Connecting All Its Citizens To The Experience, Meaning, And Joy Of Art. | 2018 |
| Cathedral Of St Paul | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The Mother Church Of The Roman Catholic Diocese In Birmingham, Alabama | 2018 |
| Catholic Answers | $2,500 | El Cajon, CA, US | Support Largest Lay-run Apostolate Of Roman Catholic Apologetics And Evangelization In The United States In Publishing A Bimonthly Magazine Focusing On Catholic Outreach, Religious Formation And Apologetics. | 2018 |
| First Things | $5,000 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Ecumenical, Conservative And In Some Views, Neoconservative Religious Journal Aimed At "advancing A Religiously Informed Public Philosophy For The Ordering Of Society". | 2018 |
| Institute For Advanced Physics | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Advance Modern Science In A Balanced Fashion That Does Not Leave Behind The Correct Philosophical Foundations, Nor The Proper Moral And Spiritual Components. | 2018 |
| Legal Foundation Of Washington | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Administers And Funds Programs For Interest On Lawyers' Trust Accounts | 2018 |
| Nazareth House | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | A Diocesan Apostolate With Persons Having Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Through Its Program Of Religious Education, Liturgy And Advocacy. | 2018 |
| Our Lady Queen Of The Universe | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The Religious Program Of The Catholic Church In Birmingham, Alabama. | 2018 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support Playhouse In Birmingham, Alabama That Exists To Enrich, Educate, And Engage The Community Through Theatre. | 2018 |
| Smile A Mile | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Provides Year-round Programs For Children Diagnosed With Cancer To Give Hope, Healing Of The Spirit And Love For The Whole Family. | 2018 |
| St Rose Academy | $12,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The Private, Co-educational Catholic Elementary School Run By The Dominican Sisters Of St. Cecilia. | 2018 |
| The Altamont School | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Support The College Preparatory Day School With Co-educational Grades 5-12. | 2018 |
| The Red Barn | $25,000 | Leeds, AL, US | Promote And Support Equine Assisted Activities To Individuals Of All Abilities And Circumstances, Especially Children. | 2018 |
| Tum Tum Tree Foundation | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Enrich The Lives Of Children In Al Who Face Life-altering And Life-threatening Illnesses. | 2018 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $34,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | Preparing 21st Century Lawyers And Leaders To Serve The Public, Government, And Business. Focus On Justice, Ethics, Professionalism, And Service In A Diverse, Vibrant, And Respectful Community | 2018 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | $57,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Provide Athletic Scholarships, Academic Experience For Student-athletes, Sport-specific Operational Needs And Facility Upgrades. | 2018 |
| The Red Barn | $53,000 | Leeds, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The Institute For Advanced Physics | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| St Vincent's Foundation | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Angel Pillowcases | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $1,500 | Huntsville, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Cathedral Of St Paul | $19,800 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Catholic Answers | $2,500 | El Cajon, CA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Children's Harbor | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Dominican Sisters Of St Cecill | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Ewtn | $2,500 | Irondale, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| First Things | $2,500 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Multiply Sclerosis Society | $1,000 | Maitland, FL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| National Association Of Chiefs Of Police | $50 | Titusville, FL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Nazareth House | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| St Rose Academy | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Univerity Parish | $30,000 | Fayetteville, AR, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The Altamont School | $7,500 | Bimringham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The American Heart Association | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Tree Foundation | $50,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | E051021 - 05/07/18 04:57pm Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
| Vargonda Law School Foundation | $60,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| Ymca | $1,518 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2017 |
| The Red Barn | $53,000 | Leeds, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| The Institute For Advanced Physics | $25,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Uva Law School Foundation | $110,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Red Mountain Theater Company | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| St Vincent's Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | $25,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Charitable Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Pelican Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 81-0905978 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2 METROPLEX DR STE 400 Birmingham, AL 35209-6877 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Pelican Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Douglas E Eckert |
|---|---|
| Director | Kathryn H Eckert |
| Director | Mary Olivia Eckert |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.