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Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bessemer, Alabama · EIN 631190038

Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation is a private foundation in Bessemer, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $271,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama22$208,500
Virginia2$35,000
Florida2$17,500
North Carolina1$5,000
Tennessee1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 28 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Central Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$30,000
The Lovelady Center
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$25,000
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Unrestricted$22,500
Alabama Ballet
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$20,000
Uab Athletic Foundation
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$20,000
Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$15,000
Alys Stephens Center
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$12,500
College Foundation of Uva
Charlottesville, VA
Unrestricted$12,500
Hanley Foundation
West Palm Beach, FL
Unrestricted$12,500
Glenwood Inc
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$11,000
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$10,000
Birmingham Zoo Inc
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$10,000
Uab Artblink Gala
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$10,000
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$7,500
Appalachia Service Project
Johnson City, TN
Unrestricted$5,000
Covenant Rescue Group
Gardendale, AL
Unrestricted$5,000
Firehouse Ministries
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$5,000
Lifeline Children's Services
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$5,000
Point Washington Medical Clinic
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Unrestricted$5,000
The Episcopal Diocese of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$5,000
The King's Home
Chelsea, AL
Unrestricted$5,000
The Roaring Gap Fund
Roaring Gap, NC
Unrestricted$5,000
Foundation Marshall Medical Center
Guntersville, AL
Unrestricted$2,500
Monday Morning Quarterback Club
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$2,500
O'Neil Comprehensive Cancer Center at Uab
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$2,500
The Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$2,500
One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$1,500
The Altamont School
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation give?

$271,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.

Who runs Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Malvina M Whatley (Director), Katharine J Mitchell (Vice President), Guy K Mitchell III (Director) and Dorothy L Mitchell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Deshazo Foundation F/K/A - Mitchell Industries Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.

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