J L Bedsole Foundation
Accepts applications
J L Bedsole Foundation is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.3 million in 167 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.3 million
- Number of grants167
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$82.4 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.8 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 169 | $69.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.3 million | 167 | $82.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Chris Lee Executive Director Post Office Box 1137, Mobile, AL 36633 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 432-3369 |
| What to submit | Provide written request specifying name, exempt classification or charitable 501(c)(3) designation, details of request, subject to item (d) below. |
| Restrictions | Grants and awards are made under two categories. 1)grants are made to qualified organizations exempt under 501(c)(3) or comparable charitable organization qualification. Such grants are restricted to those that will most effectively assist and promote the well-being of the inhabitants of the state of Alabama, preferably those of southwest Alabama.2)the jl bedsole foundation initiated the jl bedsole scholars program, which was pre-approved by the exempt org branch of the IRS under a determination letter dated 4/15/93. The program is a limited scholarship grant program which annually awards initial scholarship grants to approximately 30 graduating high school seniors who are enrolled in a qualifying Alabama university, college or technical school. Such grants are renewable for the term of the grantee's undergraduate course of study if certain qualifications are met. The grants are available to residents of 5 counties in southwest Alabama. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What J L Bedsole Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 166 | $3.3 million |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy | Capital project | $500,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Grant - capital campaign whiddon college of med | $500,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal School | Capital project | $250,000 |
| Mobile Area Education Foundation | Program support | $150,000 |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile | Special projects | $104,000 |
| Coastal Alabama Partnership | Program support | $100,000 |
| Innovation Portal | Program support | $100,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | Capital repairs | $82,305 |
| Exploreum Science Center | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Bayshore Christian School | For future generations phase 3 | $50,000 |
| Most Pure Heart of Mary School | Cafeteria renovation and modernization | $50,000 |
| Mobile Museum of Art | 60th birthday celebration | $40,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Community of Mobile Inc | Underpass project | $31,500 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra | Education programs | $30,000 |
| Mulherin Custodial Home | Building upgrade | $30,000 |
| Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation | Boehm gallery window restoration project | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama | End the wait campaign | $25,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | After school/summer recreation | $25,000 |
| First Light Community of Mobile | Renovations for a new home | $25,000 |
| Nest Corporation | Life skills program | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal School | Fencing and cameras | $25,000 |
| Thomas Hospital Foundation | Micu and women/child renovation | $25,000 |
| Via Health Fitness & Enrichment Center | Gymnasium roof replacement | $25,000 |
| Country Club Estates Neighborhood Assn | Sidewalk project | $20,000 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation | Passenger van | $20,000 |
| Jackson Academy | Gymnasium renovation | $17,500 |
| Perdue Hill - Claiborne Foundation | Exterior repairs and restoration | $15,611 |
| Casa Mobile Inc | Volunteer recruitment and training | $15,000 |
| Kingdom Renovation Foundation | Operation ramp up | $15,000 |
| Monroe County Heritage Museum | Pioneer days and a day in old monroeville | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together of South Alabama | Accessibility supports - clarke and washington counties | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dauphin way lodge recovery program | $12,500 |
| Orchard Elementary School | Reading your way into the future - books | $12,000 |
| Prichard Preparatory School | Academic bridge program | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | Enhancing cardiac emergency response | $10,000 |
| Big Fish Ministries | Men's dorm renovation | $10,000 |
| Coffeeville One Community | Renovation project | $10,000 |
| Fostering Together Gulf Coast | Foster care resouce center | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Swift-Cole Historic House | Pavillion project | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
- Travis M Bedsole Jr
- T Bestor Ward III
- Winthrop M Hallett III
- T Bestor Ward IV
Questions people ask
Does J L Bedsole Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does J L Bedsole Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2024, across 167 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs J L Bedsole Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee), Travis M Bedsole Jr (MBR Dist Comm & Trustee), T Bestor Ward III (CHR Dist Comm & Trustee) and Winthrop M Hallett III (MBR Dist Comm) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does J L Bedsole Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.