How to apply
A letter of request detailing the tax exempt purpose of the entity and the project being undertaken; who will benefit from the project; other entities who will be participating in the project; amount that the requesting entity will be contributing to the project and the amount which the entity will be requesting from this foundation. In the narrative describing the project, the entity should state the start-up date of the project and the estimated completion date of the project. The entity is to inform the foundation of the success of the project and provide appropriate pictures. In addition… Contact: Phillip G Jones President, Po Drawer 1375, Andalusia, Al, 3343430628 Deadlines: Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before september 1st, november 30th, february 2 Restrictions: The foundation's charitable purpose seeks to support and promote the cultivation and growth of forests as a natural resource, and to support and promote educational activities which develop and implement systematic forest management information for the production of timber products and at the same time promote conservation of such natural resources, and to foster ecological development of co-existence between timber resources and distributions of human, social and cultural patterns. The foundation also considers scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3). Prio…
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
42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lbw Community CollegeAndalusia, AL | Construction of admin building | $375K |
| Crossover Anchored With ChristOpp, AL | Renovations & upgrades to building | $151K |
| Auburn University FoundationAuburn, AL | Dorms @ forestry ed center | $150K |
| Andalusia Kiwanis Club FoundationAndalusia, AL | New bldg facade & ticket office | $75K |
| Bethesda House IncAndalusia, AL | Operating & capital asset costs | $53K |
| Mizell Memorial HospitalOpp, AL | Optimizing iv pump safety w/software | $35K |
| Southern Preparatory AcademyCamp Hill, AL | Dining hall revitalization project | $35K |
| Liberty Learning Foundation IncHuntsville, AL | Civic & character development | $32K |
| Discovering Al MuseumTuscaloosa, AL | Promote natural science/conservation | $25K |
| The Full Tummy Project of Cov CntyAndalusia, AL | Hunger & food needs of children | $25K |
| Lower Alabama Arts CoalitionAndalusia, AL | Art supplies, mural project & choir | $25K |
| Opp Cultural Arts CenterOpp, AL | Supplies for art classes, art show | $22K |
| Covington Historical SocietyAndalusia, AL | Renovation of three notch museum | $21K |
| Cater 2 CopsDadeville, AL | Retreats for police officers & famil | $20K |
| Covington County SchoolsAndalusia, AL | Pleasant home school-ffa string band | $20K |
| Fresh Air FamilyBirmingham, AL | Gross out camp/hands-on science camp | $20K |
| Covington County SchoolsAndalusia, AL | Pleasant home school-girls' basketba | $17K |
| The Longleaf Alliance IncAndalusia, AL | Raiser's edge nxt data mgmt sys | $16K |
| Covington County SchoolsAndalusia, AL | Fleeta jr high-stage curtain | $15K |
| Cov Cnty Coop Extension ServiceAndalusia, AL | Support for 4-h program year 2025/26 | $15K |
| Faith Broadcasting IncMontgomery, AL | Broadcast software & hardware upgrad | $15K |
| America's Heroes Enjoying RecreatioTuskegee, AL | Veterans' therapy support | $14K |
| Housing Authority City of OppOpp, AL | Inspire & empower residents | $14K |
| Mizell Memorial HospitalOpp, AL | Microsoft sql software for iv pump | $14K |
| Easter Seals Camp AsccaJacksons Gap, AL | Rec area at pickleball courts | $13K |
| Covington County SchoolsAndalusia, AL | Cov cnty choral company | $12K |
| Sav-A-Life of Covington County IncAndalusia, AL | Assistance with operating costs | $10K |
| Andalusia H S Scholarship FdnAndalusia, AL | Scholarships for ahs students | $10K |
| Meredith's Miracles IncAndalusia, AL | Financial support sick/injured child | $10K |
| Cov Cnty Forestry PlanningAndalusia, AL | Red level schoolyard forest | $8,000 |
| Imagination Library IncAndalusia, AL | Distribution of age-appropriate book | $7,500 |
| South Central Al Mental HealthAndalusia, AL | Play, learn, thrive project | $7,500 |
| Andalusia Ballet AssocAndalusia, AL | Sponsor performers & guest dancers | $6,000 |
| Andalusia Community ChristmasAndalusia, AL | Christmas for community children | $5,000 |
| Covington Veterans FoundationAndalusia, AL | Recognize & honor local veterans | $5,000 |
| Covington Region Honor FlightAndalusia, AL | Veterans' flight to washington, dc | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian AthletesMontgomery, AL | Admin, teacher & coaches family retr | $5,000 |
| Al Junior Miss Scholarship Fdn IncMontgomery, AL | Distinguished young women-cov cnty | $5,000 |
| Cov Cnty Forestry PlanningAndalusia, AL | 2024 fall landowners tour | $3,500 |
| Cov Cnty Forestry PlanningAndalusia, AL | 2025 forestry mgmt & herbicide semin | $3,000 |
| Volunteers of America SoutheastMobile, AL | Holiday gifts, apartment occupants | $3,000 |
| Cov Cnty Forestry PlanningAndalusia, AL | Treasure forest landowners banquet | $2,500 |
About this foundation
Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Andalusia, Alabama, tax-exempt since 1981. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter of request detailing the tax exempt purpose of the entity and the project being undertaken; who will benefit from the project; other entities who will be participating in the project; amount… Deadlines: Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before september 1st, november 30th, february 2.
How much does Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 42 grants, a median of $14K.
Where does Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation give?
Alabama (42 grants), per its latest filing.
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