Fred Schelben Foundation
The Fred Schelben Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Mississippi.
Fred Schelben Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred Schelben Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Mississippi. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $11,100
- +5.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,009
- +24.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $227,360
- +1.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fred Schelben Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 11647, Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 820-3141
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred Schelben Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was United Way of Washington County ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi and 2% to recipients in Tennessee. Listed Mississippi recipients were mainly in Greenville; the filing also lists grants to organizations in Ridgeland and Madison.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred Schelben Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $13K (2022). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Washington County Greenville, MS | General Operating | $2,300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington Greenville, MS | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Delta's Children Museum Greenvilee, MS | General Operating | $1,200 |
| Community Counseling Center Greenville, MS | General Operating | $1,100 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary Greenville, MS | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA Greenville, MS | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Education Foundation of Greenville Inc Greenville, MS | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross Greenville, MS | General Operating | $600 |
| Delta Cotton Belles Greenville, MS | General Support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | General Operating | $300 |
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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 | $227,360 | $17,799 | $15,531 | $11,100 | 11 | $12,745 | $15,130 | $13,101 |
| 2025 | $224,996 | $13,866 | $15,092 | $10,550 | 13 | $12,174 | $11,289 | $12,647 |
| 2024 | $226,252 | $16,856 | $14,573 | $10,550 | 13 | $12,138 | $14,207 | $11,881 |
| 2023 | $223,934 | $3,543 | $15,483 | $11,000 | 14 | $12,583 | $3,918 | $11,908 |
| 2022 | $236,024 | $26,028 | $17,239 | $12,500 | 13 | $14,207 | $23,131 | $13,985 |
| 2021 | $227,355 | $11,935 | $16,003 | $11,500 | 13 | — | $9,254 | $13,683 |
| 2020 | $231,468 | $8,562 | $15,652 | $11,700 | 13 | — | $6,139 | $12,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred Schelben Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $10,550 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,250, with a median of $800. Its largest grants included $2,250 to United Way of Washington County and $2,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Washington, both in Greenville, Mississippi. Other grants included $1,000 to Hodding Carter Memorial YMCA and $1,000 to Education Foundation of Greenville Inc. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 11 grants totaling $11,100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Regions Bank as trustee and Curtis Buchanan and Walter Barr as co-trustees.
Fred Schelben Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2026)
Curtis Buchanan
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Barr
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $3K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fred Schelben Foundation
How much does Fred Schelben Foundation give each year?
Fred Schelben Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $11K across 13 grants.
What is Fred Schelben Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred Schelben Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,009, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred Schelben Foundation give grants?
Fred Schelben Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, MS (8 grants).
Does Fred Schelben Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fred Schelben Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred Schelben Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred Schelben Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include United Way of Washington County ($2,300), Boys and Girls Club of Washington ($2,000) and Delta's Children Museum ($1,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Fred Schelben Foundation?
Fred Schelben Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Fred Schelben Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 Fred Schelben Foundation's EIN?
Fred Schelben Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6143417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Fred Schelben Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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 September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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