Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr
Accepts applications
Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,581 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $121,290 and the largest $221,679. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,581
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$121,290
- Largest grant$221,679
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,527 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 | $197,997 | 2 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $208,527 | 2 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $242,581 | 2 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Office of Financial Aid University 5735 College Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36613 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 442-2222 |
| What to submit | Application available from university financial aid offices above |
| Deadlines | December 15 prior to start of academic year |
| Restrictions | Restricted to entering full-time freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors with religion major or minor intending to enter a career as a pastor; priority given to students from escambia and monroe counties in Alabama |
What Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 | $242,581 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Baptist Children's Home | To provide housing for underpriviliged children in a christian setting. | $221,679 |
| University of Mobile | To provide scholarships to students at the university of mobile. | $20,902 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 15 prior to start of academic year.
How much does Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr give?
$242,581 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $121,290.
Who runs Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).
What does Merrill I & Grace Hanks Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and youth programs.