Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chatom, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $468,667 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$468,667
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $440,423 the year before.
21% 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 | $454,808 | 21 | $12.0 million |
| 2024 | $440,423 | 28 | $12.4 million |
| 2025 | $468,667 | 21 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Milton Schell PO Box 356, Chatom, AL 36518 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 656-5798 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form. Must provide a copy of your IRS determination letter along with your request. |
| Restrictions | Only 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations. |
What Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 20 | $453,667 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation | Extension building | $250,000 |
| Washington County Board of Education | Engineering class | $38,000 |
| Washington County Baptist Assoc | Food bank and wheelchair ramp project materials | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purposes for washington county, al | $20,000 |
| Gordonstoun American Foundation | Scholarship program | $15,000 |
| Washington County Extension | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation East Alabama | Scholarship and event sponsorship | $13,667 |
| The Friends Center | Thrift store | $12,000 |
| Arc of Southwest Alabama | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington County Hospital & Nursing Home | Community programs | $10,000 |
| Washington County Board of Education | School projects | $9,500 |
| Washington County Board of Education | Robotics | $9,000 |
| Regional Child Advocacy Center | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Pilots for Christ | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Reach Global Ministries | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women of Washington County | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Red Creek Volunteer Fire Dept | Training manual project | $3,000 |
| Town of Chatom | 2025 independence celebration | $1,000 |
| Town of Millry | Christmas lights | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Moss
- Lenae Schell
- Kay Boler
- T Milton Schell
- Caroline Sasnet
Questions people ask
Does Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation give?
$468,667 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Moss (Dist. Committee Member), Lenae Schell (Dist. Committee Member), Kay Boler (Dist. Committee Member) and T Milton Schell (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.