The Infirmary Foundation Inc is a locally focused health philanthropy that overwhelmingly supports hospital and medical care in the Mobile, AL region, primarily funding capital and equipment needs. While the bulk of its dollars go to a single anchor hospital, it also makes recurring smaller grants to regional health education, pediatric and indigent care efforts and a few community services (senior programs and children’s benefit projects). The foundation’s giving is pragmatic and facility-oriented, favoring operationally specific uses such as hospital equipment and event-related support.
Infirmary Foundation Inc’s recent giving is anchored by hospital equipment purchases for Mobile Infirmary Association, including a $898,401 grant and a $341,192 grant in 2025. That pattern points to a funder that supports clinical infrastructure first, then extends smaller awards to health education, indigent care, and community services in the Mobile area. The foundation gave $1,429,728 annually and held $46,336,880 in assets on the latest filing, with all reported grants going to recipients in Alabama. Beyond the two large equipment awards, the portfolio includes repeated support for The Exploreum in Mobile through health education grants, as well as smaller grants tied to event sponsorships, children’s benefits, and volunteer-driven services. The recipient list also includes Thomas Hospital Foundation, The Fuse Project, Senior Citizen Services, and North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation. The overall pattern is practical and facility-oriented, with funding attached to equipment, care access, and localized service delivery rather than broad program expansion.
Hospital infrastructure is the clearest theme in the portfolio. In 2025, Infirmary Foundation Inc awarded $898,401 and $341,192 to Mobile Infirmary Association for hospital equipment, showing a strong emphasis on capital and operational needs. Health education is another recurring area. The foundation gave $50,000 to The Exploreum for health education, and a second $50,000 grant to the same organization appears in the recent grants list. It also supported Thomas Hospital Foundation with $41,500 for event sponsorships, indicating some funding reaches public-facing health-related activities. Smaller grants point to direct community services. The Fuse Project received $25,000 for benefits for children, while Senior Citizen Services received $10,000 for a volunteer program. Thomas Hospital Foundation also received $8,168 for indigent care, and North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation received $5,467 for indigent care.
Typical grant size falls in a middle range, with a p25 of $33,625, median of $45,750, and p75 of $262,100. The distribution is highly skewed by a few large hospital-equipment awards, while many grants sit well below the upper quartile. The recent list shows repeated support for the same organizations in the same year, including multiple grants to Mobile Infirmary Association and The Exploreum. The foundation appears to operate as a conventional grantmaker rather than an individual-giving or PRI-focused vehicle; it funds organizations directly and does not make program-related investments. No application process is indicated in the data.
$1.4M
$46.3M
$4.3M
$2M
Most grants fall between $34K and $262K, with a median of $46K.
25th Percentile
$34K
Median
$46K
75th Percentile
$262K
D MARK NIX
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Highly concentrated: a large majority of funds go to one primary grantee (Mobile Infirmary Association) in multi-grant support, supplemented by smaller, repeat and one-off local grants to regional hospitals, health education institutions, and community health services.
Notable grantees: Mobile Infirmary Association, The Exploreum, Thomas Hospital Foundation, North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation, Senior Citizen Services
All reported grants went to recipients in Alabama, and the foundation’s giving is classified as local. Mobile dominates the recipient map, with grants to Mobile Infirmary Association, The Exploreum, The Fuse Project, Senior Citizen Services, and North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation all in Mobile. Fairhope also appears through Thomas Hospital Foundation. The top state by grant count is Alabama, matching the 100% in-state share of grants.
The clearest pattern is support for hospital and medical care organizations, especially equipment purchases for Mobile Infirmary Association. It also funds health education, indigent care, children’s benefit projects, and a volunteer program for senior services.
Its typical grant size is $33,625 at the 25th percentile, $45,750 at the median, and $262,100 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards range from small indigent-care grants to large hospital-equipment grants.
All reported grants went to Alabama recipients. Mobile is the main recipient city in the recent grants list, with additional support going to Fairhope.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same organizations in 2025, including multiple grants to Mobile Infirmary Association and The Exploreum.
Recent recipients include Mobile Infirmary Association, The Exploreum, Thomas Hospital Foundation, The Fuse Project, Senior Citizen Services, and North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Infirmary Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations or community event organizers seeking Infirmary Health participation in a health fair, wellness day, or community outreach event may submit an event participation request.
Who can apply: Organizations seeking support should propose activities that benefit the community and improve community health, particularly in relation to needs identified in Infirmary Health's current Community Health Needs Assessment.
Deadline: Submit by the first of each month for consideration during that month's monthly committee meeting.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE, AL | $898,401 | 2025 | HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE, AL | $341,192 | 2025 | HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT |
| THE EXPLOREUM | MOBILE, AL | $50,000 | 2025 | HEALTH EDUCATION |
| THE EXPLOREUM | MOBILE, AL | $50,000 | 2025 | HEALTH EDUCATION |
| THOMAS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | FAIRHOPE, AL | $41,500 | 2025 | EVENT SPONSORSHIPS |
| THE FUSE PROJECT | MOBILE, AL | $25,000 | 2025 | BENEFITS CHILDREN |
| SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES | MOBILE, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM |
| THOMAS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | FAIRHOPE, AL | $8,168 | 2025 | INDIGENT CARE |
| NORTH BALDWIN INFIRMARY FOUNDATION | MOBILE, AL | $5,467 | 2025 | INDIGENT CARE |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE, AL | $173,011 | 2024 | HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT |
| G H HOSPITALS INC DBA THOMAS HOSP | MOBILE, AL | $25,975 | 2024 | HEALTH EDUCATION |
| THE EXPLOREUM | MOBILE, AL | $25,000 | 2024 | HEALTH EDUCATION |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE, AL | $335,560 | 2023 | HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT |
| THE EXPLOREUM | MOBILE, AL | $75,000 | 2023 | HEALTH EDUCATION |
MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION
$898,401HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION
$341,192HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
THE EXPLOREUM
$50,000HEALTH EDUCATION
THE EXPLOREUM
$50,000HEALTH EDUCATION
THE FUSE PROJECT
$25,000BENEFITS CHILDREN
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
$10,000VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
NORTH BALDWIN INFIRMARY FOUNDATION
$5,467INDIGENT CARE
MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION
$173,011HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
G H HOSPITALS INC DBA THOMAS HOSP
$25,975HEALTH EDUCATION
THE EXPLOREUM
$25,000HEALTH EDUCATION
MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION
$335,560HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
THE EXPLOREUM
$75,000HEALTH EDUCATION