Hugh Kaul
Hugh Kaul followed in the footsteps of his fatehr and grandfather -
linking business success with service to one's community. He
successfully organized the Alabama Forestry Association with the
goal of promoting conservation throughout the forest products
industry in Alabama. He also managed the Kaul Lumber Company
and was involved with several successful ventures and investments.
As a philanthropist. he thought and acted on a large scale -
supporting almost every charity in Birmingham. In 1989. he created
the Hugh Kanl Foundation with a gift of timber assets. On his
death, Mr. Kaul left the bulk of his estate to the Foundation. Since
inception. the Foundation has awarded more than $53 million to
more than 280 local organizations.
The Hugh Kaul Foundation has been instrumental in the growth of
the Birmingham Zoo with a lead gift for the Junior League of
Birmingham - Hugh Kaul Children's Zoo and Trails of Africa. The
Trails of Africa Inspires Passion For The Natural World...through
emphasizing conservation. education. scientific study and research
of wildlife in Africa.
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