Private foundation · EIN 20-3353220 · Columbus, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation No 3

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: 31 grants paid, $892K total, median $20K. 3% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$892K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in GA
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew Orleans, LAMedical charity$100K
Northport MethodistNorthport, ALChristian ministry$90K
Circle RanchDanville, ALFoster care for childern$75K
Backyard BlessingsSumiton, ALEducational$50K
Pleasant Hill United MethodistBessemer, ALChristian ministry$50K
Ucp of West AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALRehabilitation$50K
Cahawba Christian AcademyCentreville, ALEducational$45K
FIRST United Methodist ChurchTuscaloosa, ALChristian ministry$40K
Free Will Baptist Children's HomeEldridge, ALChildren's home$38K
Community Soup BowlTuscaloosa, ALCommunity service food program$30K
Habitat for Humanity of TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, ALHome building for needy$26K
City of LightsDora, ALCharitable rehabilitation program$25K
Mission of HopeJasper, ALChristian ministry$25K
Wayne Etcheson Endowed ScholarshipColumbus, GAEducational scholarship$25K
Eagle's WingsCoker, ALBehavioral therapy$20K
Hope for Women LLCJasper, ALCharitable rehabilitation program$20K
Hospice of West AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALHospice care$20K
Hope's ChoiceFayette, ALMedical maternity care$18K
Cantebury ChapelTuscaloosa, ALChristian ministry$15K
Esg FoundationHuntsville, ALSpecial needs$15K
Neighborhood Christian CenterDecatur, ALChristian ministry$15K
Pregnancy Testing & Resource CenterJasper, ALMedical maternity care$15K
Saint Mary's Episcopal ChurchJasper, ALChristian ministry$15K
Salvation ArmyTuscaloosa, ALChirstian charitable organization$15K
Good Samaritan ClinicNorthport, ALHealth care services$10K
Sav-A-LifeTuscaloosa, ALMedical maternity care$10K
The House - Tuscaloosa MinistryTuscaloosa, ALEducational$10K
13life MinistriesJasper, ALHomelessness$7,500
3d Revolution LLCNauvoo, ALWomen's support$7,500
Harvest Outreach MinistriesTuscaloosa, ALFood bank$5,000
Tuscaloosa YMCATuscaloosa, ALChristian ministry$5,000

By state: Alabama 29 · Louisiana 1 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation No 3 is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Georgia, administered in care of Melanie Nichols, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation No 3 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 Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation No 3 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $892K across 31 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation No 3 give?

Alabama (29 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near Columbus that accept applications

All in Georgia
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Bradley Turner Foundation Incsince 1945 Columbus, GA $11M113 grants · 2024 $40KYes $112M
Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Incsince 1993 Columbus, GA $5.4M15 grants · 2025 $160KYes $25M
Beloco Foundation Incsince 1967 Columbus, GA $1.5M23 grants · 2024 $50KYes $24M
Pezold Family Foundation Incsince 1997 Columbus, GA $1.2M1 grants · 2025 $1.2MYes $24M
Sam Spiegel Foundation Incsince 1960 Columbus, GA $147K29 grants · 2025 $1,000Yes $19M
Email me matching grants