As Mitchell Foundation Inc
As Mitchell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Its chartered activity is to distribute income for education, religious, scientific, literary, or other charitable purposes, and it reports making distributions to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations.
As Mitchell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: As Mitchell Foundation Inc gave $637K across 49 grants in 2026 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. 14% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $637,000
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 49
- -7.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,000
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $17,350,231
- +2.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (7 of 49, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to As Mitchell Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1126, Mobile, AL 36633
Phone: (251) 432-1711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who As Mitchell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Gulf Coast Exploreum ($130K). Together the top 10 received $368K.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 252 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 80% of grant dollars went to Alabama recipients, 13% to Georgia, 3% to Mississippi, 2% to Louisiana, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is As Mitchell Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 49 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $480K (2021) to $640K (2025). In 2026 it made 49 grants totaling $637K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Exploreum Mobile, AL | Historic Restoration | $130,000 |
| UMS-Wright Preparatory School Mobile, AL | Tuition Assistance & Capital Improvements | $50,000 |
| Lake Oconee Academy Greensboro, GA | Program Costs | $33,000 |
| Wilmer Hall Mobile, AL | Program Costs and Capital Needs | $32,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Ctr Mobile, AL | Program Costs | $30,000 |
| Dauphin Way UMC Mobile, AL | Capital Needs | $26,000 |
| The Piney Woods School Piney Woods, MS | Tuition Assistance | $18,000 |
| Bellingrath Gardens & Home Theodore, AL | Capital Needs | $17,500 |
| Friends of Magnolia Cemetery Mobile, AL | Capital Needs | $16,000 |
| Laurens Wildlife Rescue Glenwood, GA | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,350,231 | $1,132,035 | $1,112,732 | $637,000 | 49 | $811,462 | $830,764 | $830,201 |
| 2025 | $16,987,479 | $1,296,892 | $1,105,946 | $640,000 | 53 | $814,800 | $1,006,251 | $819,713 |
| 2024 | $15,828,078 | $920,345 | $1,010,448 | $560,000 | 55 | $735,747 | $645,231 | $745,086 |
| 2023 | $15,432,986 | $496,833 | $1,090,991 | $620,514 | 49 | $800,896 | $206,738 | $773,930 |
| 2022 | $16,916,305 | $1,040,426 | $1,018,713 | $562,500 | 46 | $739,512 | $761,225 | $846,527 |
| 2021 | $16,182,565 | $641,814 | $906,128 | $480,000 | 42 | — | $387,371 | $769,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, As Mitchell Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $830K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its chartered activity is to distribute income for education, religious, scientific, literary, or other charitable purposes. Its 2026 grants included support for historic restoration, tuition assistance, program costs, capital needs, operating expenses, and ministry programs.
Grantees describe a range of charitable work. Lake Oconee Academy says its mission is to increase student achievement by building a culture of high expectations for all students. Friends of Magnolia Cemetery describes its work as cemetery maintenance, restoration, and improvements. Mobile Baykeeper says it provides citizens a means to protect the beauty, health, and heritage of the Mobile Bay Watershed, Alabama’s waterways, and coastal communities. St. Paul’s Episcopal School describes its work as providing education from preschool through 12th grade.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $637,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $130,000, with a median grant of $8,000. The largest listed award was $130,000 to Gulf Coast Exploreum for historic restoration. Other notable grants included $50,000 to UMS-Wright Preparatory School for tuition assistance and capital improvements; $33,000 to Lake Oconee Academy for program costs; and $30,000 to Dumas Wesley Community Center for program costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jane Dukes as president; Frank B. Vinson as vice president; David D. Dukes as secretary; Margaret L. Meaher as treasurer; and Helen B. Meaher, Benjamin Vinson, and Joanna Vinson as directors.
As Mitchell Foundation Inc is led by Jane Dukes, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); all 7 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jane Dukes
President
Director → President & Director, 2025
President & Director → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $45K (2026)
Benjamin Vinson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Joanna Vinson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2026)
Helen B. Meaher
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $20K (2026)
David D. Dukes
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $35K (2026)
Frank B. Vinson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $30K (2026)
Margaret L. Meaher
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $35K (2026)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Augustine Meaher III (2021–2025) — Past President
- Former: Kenneth G. Vinson (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joseph L. Meaher (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $45K, to Jane Dukes (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about As Mitchell Foundation Inc
How much does As Mitchell Foundation Inc give each year?
As Mitchell Foundation Inc gave $637K across 49 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $640K across 53 grants.
What is As Mitchell Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
As Mitchell Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $13,000, across 49 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from As Mitchell Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does As Mitchell Foundation Inc give grants?
As Mitchell Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (30 grants), Greensboro, GA (5 grants), Dallas, GA (2 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does As Mitchell Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of As Mitchell Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Needs" (15 grants), "Program Costs" (11 grants) and "Historic Restoration" (4 grants).
Who are As Mitchell Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
As Mitchell Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Gulf Coast Exploreum ($130,000), UMS-Wright Preparatory School ($50,000) and Lake Oconee Academy ($33,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is As Mitchell Foundation Inc?
As Mitchell Foundation Inc reported $17.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $811K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $830K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does As Mitchell Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its chartered activity is to distribute income for education, religious, scientific, literary, or other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from As Mitchell Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is As Mitchell Foundation Inc's EIN?
As Mitchell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0368954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does As Mitchell 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 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). As Mitchell Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/as-mitchell-foundation-inc-morg_22b362852a6947ca849979ae5e252502
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