The Sybil Smith Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sybil Smith Foundation is a private foundation in Mobile, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $466,669 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,834 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$466,669
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$22,834
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$15.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $465,500 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $465,500 | 8 | $14.4 million |
| 2024 | $466,669 | 8 | $15.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Hunter 6 St Joseph Street, Mobile, AL 36602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 432-0208 |
| What to submit | No specific form; letters to outline request |
What The Sybil Smith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 | $416,669 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | Community welfare | $300,000 |
| Northwest Florida Ballet | Arts, culture, and humanities | $50,000 |
| Alabama School of Math and Science | Education | $46,000 |
| Monroe County Heritage Museum | Arts, culture, and humanities | $33,169 |
| Mobile Botanical Gardens | Community welfare | $12,500 |
| Mobile Museum of Art | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Providence Foundation | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Alabama | Community welfare | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Horizon As Corporate Co-Trust
- Ann S Bedsole
- Loraine Bedsole
- Carol S Hunter
- Mary Cousar
- Alexandra Demmas
- Massey Demmas
- Karen Kennedy
Questions people ask
Does The Sybil Smith Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sybil Smith Foundation give?
$466,669 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,834.
Who runs The Sybil Smith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists First Horizon As Corporate Co-Trust (Co-Trustee), Ann S Bedsole (Chair, Distribution Commit), Loraine Bedsole (Member, Distribution Commi) and Carol S Hunter (Member, Distribution Commi) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Sybil Smith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.