Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,400 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $22,000. 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$61,400
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,450 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $55,450 | 17 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $61,400 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable 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.
What Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $24,900 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $22,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | General support | $22,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama | General support | $5,000 |
| Penelope House | General support | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Metairie Scholarship Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Success 4 the Future | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | General support | $5,000 |
| Murphy High School | General support | $2,500 |
| Plant High School Academic Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Bayside Academy | Science department | $2,400 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Bishop State Community College Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Fight | General support | $1,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | General support | $1,000 |
| Wilmer Hall Children's Home | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
- Thomas F Garth
- Debra A Shields
- Ian H Shields
- William W Shields
Questions people ask
Does Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation give?
$61,400 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Co-Trustee), Thomas F Garth (Co-Trustee), Debra A Shields (Co-Trustee) and Ian H Shields (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Frank Ladd Duvalle & Vivian Laverne Duvalle Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and health.