Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust
Preselected recipients only
Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,700 and the largest $17,100. 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$114,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,700
- Largest grant$17,100
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $105,000 | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $114,000 | 14 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust 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 Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14 | $114,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Scholarship fund - school of commerce | $17,100 |
| Corner Presbyterian Church | General support | $11,400 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children | General support | $11,400 |
| Public Library Selma and Dallas County | General support | $11,400 |
| West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center | General support | $11,400 |
| Alabama Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc | General support | $5,700 |
| Board of Education City of Selma | General support | $5,700 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Selma District | General support | $5,700 |
| George C Wallace Community College | General support | $5,700 |
| Old Depot Museum | General support | $5,700 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $5,700 |
| Sturdivant Museum | General support | $5,700 |
| United Way Agency Selma and Dallas County | General support | $5,700 |
| Young Men's Christian Association | General support | $5,700 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Cox
- Richard P Morthland
- Karla Conway
Questions people ask
Does Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust give?
$114,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,700.
Who runs Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Cox (Co-Trustee), Richard P Morthland (Co-Trustee) and Karla Conway (Co-Trustee).
What does Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.