As Mitchell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
As Mitchell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $637,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $130,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$637,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $640,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $560,000 | 55 | $15.8 million |
| 2024 | $640,000 | 53 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $637,000 | 49 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
As Mitchell Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What As Mitchell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 34 | $512,000 |
| Georgia | 11 | $82,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $18,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $8,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Exploreum | Historic restoration | $130,000 |
| Ums-Wright Preparatory School | Tuition assistance & capital improvements | $50,000 |
| Lake Oconee Academy | Program costs | $33,000 |
| Wilmer Hall | Program costs and capital needs | $32,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Ctr | Program costs | $30,000 |
| Dauphin Way UMC | Capital needs | $26,000 |
| The Piney Woods School | Tuition assistance | $18,000 |
| Bellingrath Gardens & Home | Capital needs | $17,500 |
| Friends of Magnolia Cemetery | Capital needs | $16,000 |
| Laurens Wildlife Rescue | Operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Mobile Carnival Association | Capital needs | $15,000 |
| Young Life - Mobile | Ministry programs | $15,000 |
| Mobile Baykeeper | Program costs | $12,500 |
| Tulane University | Research program & capital improvements | $12,000 |
| Gulf Quest Museum | Capital needs | $10,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister of S Al | Program costs | $10,000 |
| Centre of the Living Arts | Capital needs | $10,000 |
| Historic Restoration Society | Historic restoration | $10,000 |
| Infirmary Foundation | Capital needs | $10,000 |
| Mobile Carnival Museum | Restoration project | $10,000 |
| Mulherin Home | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| USA Health | Capital needs | $10,000 |
| Friends of Mobile Animal Shelter | Spay/neuter fund | $9,500 |
| Seniors Citzens Services (Via) | Program costs | $9,500 |
| Animal Medical Center | Lloyd fund for guide dogs | $8,000 |
| One Simon Two Rubys & A Hamp | Historic restoration | $7,500 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Outreach ministry | $7,000 |
| Dallas Woman's Club | Capital needs | $7,000 |
| Animal Rescue Foundation | Operating expenses | $6,000 |
| Lakeside Church | Program costs | $6,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal School | Capital needs | $6,000 |
| Community of Mobile | Capital needs | $5,000 |
| Fuse Project | Program costs | $5,000 |
| Mobile Museum of Art | Exhibit costs | $5,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra | Program costs | $5,000 |
| Oconee Performing Arts Society | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Prichard Preparatory School | Tuition assistance | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House - CLT | Capital needs | $5,000 |
| Ruff Wilson Youth Organization | Program costs | $5,000 |
| St Francis Street Church | Historic restoration | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Dukes
- Frank B Vinson
- Helen B Meaher
- Benjamin Vinson
- Margaret L Meaher
- Joanna Vinson
- Jane Dukes
Questions people ask
Does As Mitchell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does As Mitchell Foundation Inc give?
$637,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs As Mitchell Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David D Dukes (Secretary), Frank B Vinson (Vice President), Helen B Meaher (Director) and Benjamin Vinson (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does As Mitchell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.