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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102.5M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
+57.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
+17.7% YoY
About Bellingrath-morse Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bellingrath-morse Foundation is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $102,461,900 | $99,105,944 | $90,894,971 |
| Revenue | $7,932,987 | $5,679,125 | $5,938,781 |
| Expenses | $6,726,454 | $4,738,499 | $7,617,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,932,987 | $4,146,896 | $3,200,447 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rhodes College ($2,721,792), Huntingdon College ($1,360,896), Bellingrath Gardens & Home Foundation Inc ($1,190,784).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RHODES COLLEGE MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,721,792 |
| HUNTINGDON COLLEGE MONTGOMERY, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,360,896 |
| STILLMAN COLLEGE TUSCALOOSA, AL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $680,448 |
| BELLINGRATH GARDENS & HOME FOUNDATION INC THEODORE, AL | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,190,784 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER EDGAR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,000 |
| GEORGE GARZON JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,000 |
| PRESTON BOLT | CHAIRMAN | 1 | $1,000 |
| ROBERT BAKER JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,000 |
| HELEN MEAHER | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,000 |
| SIDNEY WEINACKER | SECRETARY | 40 | — |
| WILLIAM T SMITHWECK JR | SECRETARY | 40 | — |
| WILLIAM E BARRICK | FORMER TRUSTEE/EXEC DIR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellingrath-morse Foundation?
Bellingrath-morse Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in THEODORE, AL. It holds $102.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bellingrath-morse Foundation?
As of 2024, Bellingrath-morse Foundation holds $102.5M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $6.0M in 2024.
Where does Bellingrath-morse Foundation operate?
Bellingrath-morse Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Tennessee.
What size grants does Bellingrath-morse Foundation award?
In 2024, Bellingrath-morse Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $6.0M — an average of about $1.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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