Private foundation · EIN 31-6632596 · Butler, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Alabama. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $15K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $143K total, median $15K. 86% of grants stayed in Alabama. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$143K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in AL
86%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$4.6M

How to apply

Foundation applications provided upon request Contact: Michael E Williams, Po Box 32, Butler, Al, 2054592152, MICHWIL@TDS.NET Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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 5 of 7 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Choctaw Co Community Develop FoundButler, ALSupport high school bank programs and jag program$28K
Mobile Symphony OrchestraMobile, ALSupport of the music arts$15K
Choctaw County Arts CouncilButler, ALSupport local arts for children$10K
MS Arts and Entertainment CenterMeridian, MSFund raiser for the arts$7,500
Choctaw Alabama Paws IncButler, ALHumane treatment of animals$5,000

By state: Alabama 6 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Butler, Alabama, administered in care of Michael E Williams, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Foundation applications provided upon request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $143K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does The Ernestine L@lenoir Charitable Trust give?

Alabama (6 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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