Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,210 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $25,000. 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$68,210
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$329,569
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,839 the year before.
32% 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 | $74,171 | 39 | $373,977 |
| 2024 | $86,839 | 38 | $343,894 |
| 2025 | $68,210 | 34 | $329,569 |
How to apply
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable 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 Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 32 | $63,010 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women | Educational | $7,110 |
| University of South Alabama | Educational | $5,500 |
| Mobile Symphony | Educational | $5,000 |
| Friends of Municipal Park | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ma'alot | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mobile Area Jewish Federation | Religious | $2,500 |
| United Way of South West Al | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Mobile | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Prichard Preparatory School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Chabad of Mobile | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Senior Citizens Services | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rapahope | Charitable | $750 |
| Bellingraph Gardens | Charitable | $500 |
| USA Children | Charitable | $400 |
| Mulherin Home | Charitable | $300 |
| Child Advocacy Center | Charitable | $250 |
| Mitchell's Place | Charitable | $250 |
| Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab | Educational | $200 |
| Feeding the Gulf Coast | Charitable | $200 |
| Penelope House | Charitable | $200 |
| Anti Defamation League | Charitable | $200 |
| History Museum of Mobile | Educational | $150 |
| Mobile Art Council | Educational | $150 |
| Little Sister's of the Poor | Charitable | $100 |
| McKemie Place | Charitable | $100 |
| Team Focus | Charitable | $100 |
| Wilmer Hall | Charitable | $100 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charitable | $100 |
| The Village of Springhill Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| Victory Health Partners | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Arlene F Mitchell
- James M Grodnick
- Joy Mitchell Grodnick
- Richard Craig Mitchell
- Melinda M Wertheim
Questions people ask
Does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation give?
$68,210 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arlene F Mitchell (President), James M Grodnick (Vice-President), Joy Mitchell Grodnick (Secretary) and Richard Craig Mitchell (Asst Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.