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Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 636209171

Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,488 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $446 and the largest $744. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $730 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,2584$66,613
2024$7304$64,327
2025$1,4883$63,918

How to apply

Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust 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 Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama2$1,190
Georgia1$298

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
First United Methodist Church
Ozark, AL
General operating$744
Dauphin Way United Methodist Church
Mobile, AL
General operating$446
Peachtree Road Methodist Church
Atlanta, GA
General operating$298

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust give?

$1,488 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $446.

Who runs Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).

What does Violet Barnett Reynolds Test Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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