Private foundation · EIN 57-0880131 · Jackson, Mississippi

Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation

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: 26 grants paid, $718K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$718K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MS
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of South AlabamaMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$357K
University of MobileMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$59K
Thomas Hospital FoundationFairhope, ALTo support thomas hospital's mission of providing the best quality medical services possible to their patients.$50K
Spring Hill CollegeMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$28K
Dance Without LimitsMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$25K
Drug Education Council IncMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$25K
The Knights of ColumbusMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$25K
Little Sisters of the PoorMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$15K
Big Brothers Big SistersMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
Camp Rap-A-HopeMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
Child Advocacy CenterMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
Eastern Shore Repertory TheatreDaphne, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
Prichard Prepatory SchoolSaraland, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
The Learning TreeMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
LighthouseRobertsdale, ALTo aid in the elimination of family violence and sexual assault through education, intervention services and collaboration with the communi…$10K
The Shoulder of the Central Gulf CoastDaphne, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
University of South Alabama - OperatingMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$10K
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALUnrestricted contribution$9,983
University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, ALUnrestricted contribution$7,111
Bishop State Community CollegeMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$5,133
Boys & Girls Clubs of South AlabamaMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Junior League of MobileMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$5,000
The Sisters of the VisitationMobile, ALUnrestricted contribution$5,000
Coastal Alabama Community CollegeBay Minette, ALUnrestricted contribution$2,724
Women's Health CenterSpanish Fort, ALUnrestricted contribution$2,500
Hope4110Saraland, ALUnrestricted contribution$1,500

About this foundation

Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. 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 Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation 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 Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $718K across 26 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (26 grants), per its latest filing.

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