Louis R Draughon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis R Draughon Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $254,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$254,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $254,800 the year before.
8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254,800 | 14 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 12 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Louis R Draughon 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 Louis R Draughon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $240,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street Church of Christ | General operating | $85,000 |
| Lipscomb University | General operating | $55,000 |
| Freed-Hardeman University | General operating | $55,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $9,000 |
| Middle Tennessee Christian School | General operating | $8,000 |
| Agape | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Goodpasture Christian School | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Stokes Brown Public Library | General support grant | $7,000 |
| Paradise Ranch Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| Springfield Lions Club | General operating | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Middle TN | General support grant | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adelia Gaines
- Susan D Owens
- David Gunn
- Betty Lynn Richert
- Allen Trey F Gwinn III
- Regions Bank
- Liz Collins
Questions people ask
Does Louis R Draughon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis R Draughon Foundation give?
$254,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Louis R Draughon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adelia Gaines (Committee Member), Susan D Owens (Committee Member), David Gunn (Committee Member) and Betty Lynn Richert (Committee Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Louis R Draughon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.