Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation is a private foundation, based in Florence, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $282K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $22K.
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,000
- +6.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,429
- +51.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $282,127
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($6K). Together the top 7 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $35K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Florence, AL | Support Church | $6,000 |
| YMCA of the Shoals Florence, AL | Support Charity | $3,000 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children Taladega, AL | Support Charity | $3,000 |
| The Help Center of Florence Florence, AL | Support Charity | $1,500 |
| Shoals Symphony at Una Florence, AL | Support Musical Arts | $1,500 |
| Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Florence, AL | Support Reading/Education | $1,000 |
| Alabama Public Television Birmingham, AL | Support Public TV | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation?
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 | $282,127 | $25,129 | $21,964 | $17,000 | 7 | $17,000 | $22,128 | $19,004 |
| 2025 | $278,962 | $16,078 | $20,440 | $16,000 | 10 | $16,000 | $13,507 | $16,620 |
| 2024 | $283,324 | $27,735 | $19,008 | $15,000 | 8 | $15,000 | $25,327 | $15,050 |
| 2023 | $274,597 | $-4,696 | $39,180 | $35,000 | 9 | $35,000 | $2,968 | $15,650 |
| 2022 | $318,281 | $18,182 | $28,283 | $22,000 | 8 | $22,000 | $14,667 | $19,725 |
| 2021 | $328,382 | $53,633 | $21,630 | $17,000 | 5 | — | $50,585 | $19,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edmund E. Redd
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Uhland O. Redd IV
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Mitchell Redd
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Uhland O. Redd III (2021–2025) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation
How much does Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation give each year?
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation gave $17K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,429, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation give grants?
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Florence, AL (5 grants).
Does Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charity" (3 grants).
Who are Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($6,000), YMCA of the Shoals ($3,000) and Presbyterian Home for Children ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation?
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation reported $282K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 is Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's EIN?
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1100709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation
Birmingham, AL
The foundation funds religious, educational, and civic organizations, with 59% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Alabama recipients and others in states including New York, Colorado, New Jersey, and Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $18 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. It contributes only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$91K
Grants
71
Total Given
$189K
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham funds programs, projects, and capital improvements across priorities including thriving communities, economic opportunity, poverty reduction, and equity. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $20,600, though awards varied widely; competitive grants support eligible organizations serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties in Alabama. It accepts competitive requests through periodic application cycles, but the current cycle described is closed.
Assets
$350.7M
Grants
440
Total Given
$43.6M
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
The Daniel Foundation of Alabama funds education and youth development, basic needs, health and human services, arts, and community and rural projects that strengthen Alabama communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $200 to $112,500, with most funding going to Alabama organizations and projects.
Assets
$114.5M
Grants
521
Total Given
$7.5M
United Way of Middle Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
United Way of Middle Tennessee funds nonprofit programs in education, financial stability, and health, especially those serving low-income families and vulnerable children and adults; it also supports HIV care and disaster recovery. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,015 to $697,309, with a median of $22,500. Its Community Impact Funding serves nine Middle Tennessee counties, while some programs serve people statewide; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$68.1M
Grants
347
Total Given
$19.7M
The Faulkner Family Foundation
Mountain Brook, AL
Assets
$551K
Grants
21
Total Given
$21K
Louise Maytag Smith Memorial Trust
Birmingham, AL
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
6
Total Given
$167K
More similar funders
More Funders in Alabama
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ellen Mitchell Redd Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?