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The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn

Preselected recipients only Jackson, Mississippi · EIN 570880131

The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $717,705 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $357,496. 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 down from $975,239 the year before.

12% 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$886,45736$12.6 million
2024$975,23929$14.0 million
2025$717,70526$15.4 million

How to apply

The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn 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 Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama26$717,705

Grants paid in 2025

All 26 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$357,496
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$58,558
Thomas Hospital Foundation
Fairhope, AL
To support thomas hospital's mission of providing the best quality medical services possible to their patients.$50,000
Spring Hill College
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$27,700
Dance Without Limits
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
Drug Education Council Inc
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
The Knights of Columbus
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$25,000
Little Sisters of the Poor
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$15,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Camp Rap-A-Hope
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Child Advocacy Center
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre
Daphne, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Prichard Prepatory School
Saraland, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
The Learning Tree
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Lighthouse
Robertsdale, AL
To aid in the elimination of family violence and sexual assault through education, intervention services and collaboration with the community.$10,000
The Shoulder of the Central Gulf Coast
Daphne, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
University of South Alabama - Operating
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$10,000
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Unrestricted contribution$9,983
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Unrestricted contribution$7,111
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$5,133
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$5,000
Junior League of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$5,000
The Sisters of the Visitation
Mobile, AL
Unrestricted contribution$5,000
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
Unrestricted contribution$2,724
Women's Health Center
Spanish Fort, AL
Unrestricted contribution$2,500
HOPE4110
Saraland, AL
Unrestricted contribution$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn give?

$717,705 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn?

Its 2025 filing lists Charlotte K Carey (Fdn. MGR.), Vincent F Kilborn (Fdn. MGR.) and Trustmark National Bank (Trustee).

What does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.

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