Bellingrath-Morse Foundation
Provide for the operations and maintenance of bellingrath gardens and home for education and enjoyment of the general public and to provide continued support for certain colleges and churches all as provided in the entity's organizational documents.
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation at a glance
In short: Bellingrath-Morse Foundation gave $6.0M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,953,920
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,488,480
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,275,840
- Total assets
- $102,461,900
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bellingrath-Morse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhodes College ($2.7M). Together the top 4 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 12 grants of 19 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bellingrath-Morse Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.8M (2023) to $7.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes College Memphis, TN | General Support | $2,721,792 |
| Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | General Support | $1,360,896 |
| Bellingrath Gardens & Home Foundation Inc Theodore, AL | Operational Support | $1,190,784 |
| Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL | General Support | $680,448 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,461,900 | $7,932,987 | $6,726,454 | $5,953,920 | 4 | $7,932,987 |
| 2023 | $99,105,944 | $5,679,125 | $4,738,499 | $3,792,631 | 3 | $4,146,896 |
| 2022 | $90,894,971 | $5,938,781 | $7,617,273 | $7,216,879 | 4 | $3,200,447 |
| 2021 | $109,592,614 | $8,669,562 | $6,361,296 | $4,619,541 | 4 | $8,549,458 |
| 2020 | $103,842,292 | $9,772,001 | $5,639,237 | $4,593,590 | 4 | $9,798,112 |
About Bellingrath-Morse Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Theodore, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6.0M. Net investment income was $7.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation is led by William E. Barrick, Former Trustee & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William E. Barrick
Former Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Preston Bolt
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
George Garzon Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Walter Edgar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Helen Meaher
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Robert Baker Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Regions Bank
Corp. Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Weinacker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William T. Smithweck Jr.
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen G. Crawford (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Walter Edgar (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bellingrath-Morse Foundation
How much does Bellingrath-Morse Foundation give each year?
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation gave $6.0M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 3 grants.
What is Bellingrath-Morse Foundation's typical grant size?
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,275,840, and its average grant was $1,488,480, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bellingrath-Morse Foundation give grants?
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (46%).
Does Bellingrath-Morse Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bellingrath-Morse Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bellingrath-Morse Foundation?
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation reported $102.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What is Bellingrath-Morse Foundation?
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Theodore, AL. It holds $102.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Bellingrath-Morse Foundation's EIN?
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6017803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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