Fred Schelben Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred Schelben Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,550 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $2,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10,550
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$2,250
- Assets$248,667
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $10,550 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,500 | 13 | $253,788 |
| 2023 | $10,550 | 13 | $244,126 |
| 2024 | $10,550 | 13 | $248,667 |
How to apply
Fred Schelben 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 Fred Schelben Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 12 | $10,300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Washington County | General operating | $2,250 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Education Foundation of Greenville Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | General operating | $850 |
| Community Counseling Center | General operating | $850 |
| Delta's Children Museum | General operating | $800 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $600 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | General support | $450 |
| Delta Center Stage | General operating | $250 |
| St Jude Children's Research | General operating | $250 |
| American Diabetes Association | General operating | $150 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
- Curtis Buchanan
- Walter Barr
Questions people ask
Does Fred Schelben Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred Schelben Foundation give?
$10,550 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Fred Schelben Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee), Curtis Buchanan (Co-Trustee) and Walter Barr (Co-Trustee).
What does Fred Schelben Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.