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The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 631030482

The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,938 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $4,138. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $20,508 the year before.

18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$19,24510$415,350
2023$20,50810$525,212
2024$22,93811$566,453

How to apply

The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama11$22,938

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Health Center
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$4,138
Christian Service Mission
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$3,500
Uab Comprehensive Cancer Center
Birmingham, AL
To support organization$3,000
Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$2,500
Oasis Counseling for Women and Children
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$2,000
Firehouse Ministries
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$1,800
First Light
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$1,500
McWane Science Center
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$1,500
American Cancer Society
Birmingham, AL
To support organization$1,000
Independent Presbyterian Church Fresh Air Farm
Birmimgham, AL
To support organizationto support organizationto support organization$1,000
Mountain Brook Library Foundation
Birmimgham, AL
To support organization$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation give?

$22,938 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.

Who runs The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists T Frank Caley Jr (Treasurer), James B Chenoweth III (President) and Frannie McBrayer (Secretary).

What does The James Barnett Chenoweth Memorial Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.

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