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Thelma Dixon Foundation

Preselected recipients only Andalusia, Alabama · EIN 630812631

Thelma Dixon Foundation is a private foundation in Andalusia, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,662 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $25,819 the year before.

13% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$29,7158$534,595
2023$25,8198$571,057
2024$26,6628$594,085

How to apply

Thelma Dixon 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 Thelma Dixon Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama7$25,662
Florida1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Covington County Commission
Andalusia, AL
16 volunteer fire depts$16,000
LBW Foundation
Auburn, AL
Forestry scholarships$5,662
Andalusia Lions Foundation
Andalusia, AL
Sight preservation$1,000
Blackmon Fire District
Baker, FL
Volunteer fire dept$1,000
Covington County Sheriff Reserve
Andalusia, AL
General operations$1,000
Escambia County Commission
Brewton, AL
Volunteer fire department$1,000
Andalusia Tennis Association
Andalusia, AL
On going programs$500
Covington Veterans Foundation
Andalusia, AL
General operations$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Thelma Dixon Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Thelma Dixon Foundation give?

$26,662 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Thelma Dixon Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles H Roland (Trustee), Patricia Vick Moody (Trustee) and Richard H Jones (Trustee).

What does Thelma Dixon Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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