How to apply
No prescribed form. Must provide a copy of your irs determination letter along with your request. Contact: Milton Schell, Po Box 356, Chatom, Al, 2516565798 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Only 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University FoundationAuburn, AL | Extension building | $250K |
| Washington County Board of EducationChatom, AL | Engineering class | $38K |
| Washington County Baptist AssocChatom, AL | Food bank and wheelchair ramp project materials | $25K |
| American Red CrossChatom, AL | General purposes for washington county, al | $20K |
| Gordonstoun American FoundationMilton, NY | Scholarship program | $15K |
| Washington County ExtensionChatom, AL | General purposes | $15K |
| The Exceptional Foundation East AlabamaAuburn, AL | Scholarship and event sponsorship | $14K |
| The Friends CenterMcIntosh, AL | Thrift store | $12K |
| Arc of Southwest AlabamaChatom, AL | General purposes | $10K |
| Victory Health PartnersMobile, AL | General purposes | $10K |
| Washington County Hospital & Nursing HomeChatom, AL | Community programs | $10K |
| Washington County Board of EducationChatom, AL | School projects | $9,500 |
| Washington County Board of EducationChatom, AL | Robotics | $9,000 |
| Regional Child Advocacy CenterGrove Hill, AL | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Pilots for ChristMonroeville, AL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Reach Global MinistriesChatom, AL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of MobileMobile, AL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women of Washington CountyChatom, AL | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Red Creek Volunteer Fire DeptMillry, AL | Training manual project | $3,000 |
| Town of ChatomChatom, AL | 2025 independence celebration | $1,000 |
| Town of MillryMillry, AL | Christmas lights | $1,000 |
By state: Alabama 20 · New York 1
About this foundation
Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chatom, Alabama, administered in care of Robert Edward Henson, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No prescribed form. Must provide a copy of your irs determination letter along with your request. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $469K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation give?
Alabama (20 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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