Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Montgomery, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in areas including religion, education, health, disability services, community support, and culture.
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc gave $160K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Alabama. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,950
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,901
- -28.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,012,993
- +8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (15 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3272 Bankhead Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36106-2448
Phone: (334) 262-2927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church ($52K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 205 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 2% to recipients in New York. Listed Alabama recipients include organizations in Montgomery and Hope Hull.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 41 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2025) to $258K (2024). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Montgomery, AL | Religious Organization | $52,450 |
| YMCA Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization for Their Exempt Purpose. | $11,200 |
| Medical Outreach Ministries Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization for Their Exempt Purpose. | $10,200 |
| Service Dogs Alabama Hope Hull, AL | To Support Charitable Organization for Their Exempt Purpose. | $10,100 |
| River Region United Way Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization for Their Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Valiant Cross Academy Montgomery, AL | Educational Organization | $10,000 |
| Partners in Catholic Education Montgomery, AL | Educational Organization | $7,500 |
| Montgomery Christian School Montgomery, AL | Educational Organization | $5,200 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery, AL | Governmental, Civic, and Cultural Development Organization | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Montgomery, AL | Religious Organization | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,012,993 | $368,054 | $208,869 | $159,950 | 41 | $166,975 | $229,923 | $131,875 |
| 2024 | $1,853,808 | $337,688 | $297,715 | $257,500 | 47 | $264,050 | $211,769 | $124,797 |
| 2023 | $1,813,835 | $132,433 | $196,422 | $167,850 | 41 | $174,080 | $115,080 | $119,024 |
| 2022 | $1,877,824 | $259,561 | $231,429 | $188,350 | 38 | $194,295 | $223,969 | $131,070 |
| 2021 | $1,849,692 | $142,980 | $203,328 | $164,475 | 38 | — | $110,909 | $125,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious and educational organizations, health-related services, community organizations, and cultural programs.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range: Service Dogs Alabama says it trains and provides service dogs for people with medical and psychiatric disabilities. River Region United Way says it works to improve quality of life by addressing community needs. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival describes its work as theatrical productions and educational and outreach programs. Respite for All Foundation says it supports respite volunteer ministries for people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and their caregivers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $159,950. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $52,450, with a median of $1,500. Larger grants included First Baptist Church in Montgomery ($52,450), YMCA ($11,200), Medical Outreach Ministries ($10,200), Service Dogs Alabama ($10,100), River Region United Way ($10,000), and Valiant Cross Academy ($10,000). Other grants included Partners in Catholic Education ($7,500), Montgomery Christian School ($5,200), and Alabama Shakespeare Festival ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur M Britton as president, Maureen Britton as vice-president, and Beverly G McKinney as secretary.
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc is led by Arthur M. Britton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur M. Britton
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly G. McKinney
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Maureen Britton
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc
How much does Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc give each year?
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc gave $160K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $258K across 47 grants.
What is Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,901, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc give grants?
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (31 grants), Pike Road, AL (2 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Who are Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Baptist Church ($52,450), YMCA ($11,200) and Medical Outreach Ministries ($10,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc?
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included religious and educational organizations, health-related services, community organizations, and cultural programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1221994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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