How to apply
Provide written request specifying name, exempt classification or charitable 501(c)(3) designation, details of request, subject to item (d) below. Contact: Mr Chris Lee Executive Director, Post Office Box 1137, Mobile, Al, 2514323369 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants and awards are made under two categories. 1)grants are made to qualified organizations exempt under 501(c)(3) or comparable charitable organization qualification. Such grants are restricted to those that will most effectively assist and promote the well-being of the inhabitants of the state of alabama, preferably those of southwest alabama.2)the jl bedsole foundation initiated the jl bedsole scholars program, which was pre-approved by the exempt org branch of the irs under a determination letter dated 4/15/93. The program is a limited scholarship grant program which annually awards ini…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 167 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside AcademyDaphne, AL | Capital project | $500K |
| University of South AlabamaMobile, AL | Grant - capital campaign whiddon college of med | $500K |
| St Paul's Episcopal SchoolMobile, AL | Capital project | $250K |
| Mobile Area Education FoundationMobile, AL | Program support | $150K |
| Covenant Academy of MobileMobile, AL | Special projects | $104K |
| Coastal Alabama PartnershipMobile, AL | Program support | $100K |
| Innovation PortalMobile, AL | Program support | $100K |
| Dumas Wesley Community CenterMobile, AL | Capital repairs | $82K |
| Exploreum Science CenterMobile, AL | Operating expenses | $75K |
| Bayshore Christian SchoolFairhope, AL | For future generations phase 3 | $50K |
| Most Pure Heart of Mary SchoolMobile, AL | Cafeteria renovation and modernization | $50K |
| Mobile Museum of ArtMobile, AL | 60th birthday celebration | $40K |
| Victory Health PartnersMobile, AL | Operating funds | $40K |
| Community of Mobile IncMobile, AL | Underpass project | $32K |
| Mobile Symphony OrchestraMobile, AL | Education programs | $30K |
| Mulherin Custodial HomeMobile, AL | Building upgrade | $30K |
| Bellingrath Gardens and Home FoundationTheodore, AL | Boehm gallery window restoration project | $25K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South AlabamaMobile, AL | End the wait campaign | $25K |
| Dumas Wesley Community CenterMobile, AL | After school/summer recreation | $25K |
| FIRST Light Community of MobileMobile, AL | Renovations for a new home | $25K |
| Nest CorporationMobile, AL | Life skills program | $25K |
| St Luke's Episcopal SchoolMobile, AL | Fencing and cameras | $25K |
| Thomas Hospital FoundationFairhope, AL | Micu and women/child renovation | $25K |
| Via Health Fitness & Enrichment CenterMobile, AL | Gymnasium roof replacement | $25K |
| Country Club Estates Neighborhood AssnMobile, AL | Sidewalk project | $20K |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab FoundationMobile, AL | Passenger van | $20K |
| Jackson AcademyJackson, AL | Gymnasium renovation | $18K |
| Perdue Hill - Claiborne FoundationPerdue Hill, AL | Exterior repairs and restoration | $16K |
| CASA Mobile IncMobile, AL | Volunteer recruitment and training | $15K |
| Kingdom Renovation FoundationMobile, AL | Operation ramp up | $15K |
| Monroe County Heritage MuseumMonroeville, AL | Pioneer days and a day in old monroeville | $15K |
| Rebuilding Together of South AlabamaMobile, AL | Accessibility supports - clarke and washington counties | $15K |
| Salvation ArmyMobile, AL | Dauphin way lodge recovery program | $13K |
| Orchard Elementary SchoolMobile, AL | Reading your way into the future - books | $12K |
| Prichard Preparatory SchoolWhistler, AL | Academic bridge program | $12K |
| American Heart AssociationGulfport, MS | Enhancing cardiac emergency response | $10K |
| Big Fish MinistriesFoley, AL | Men's dorm renovation | $10K |
| Coffeeville One CommunityCoffeeville, AL | Renovation project | $10K |
| Fostering Together Gulf CoastMobile, AL | Foster care resouce center | $10K |
| Friends of the Swift-Cole Historic HouseMontrose, AL | Pavillion project | $10K |
By state: Alabama 166 · Mississippi 1
About this foundation
J L Bedsole Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mobile, Alabama, tax-exempt since 1972. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does J L Bedsole Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Provide written request specifying name, exempt classification or charitable 501(c)(3) designation, details of request, subject to item (d) below. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does J L Bedsole Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $3.3M across 167 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does J L Bedsole Foundation give?
Alabama (166 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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