Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation
The Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation is a private foundation based in Montgomery, Alabama. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Alabama.
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation at a glance
In short: Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation gave $97K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,650
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,056
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,351,697
- +9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 Peachtree Street, Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone: (334) 263-1111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montgomery Christian School ($18K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 239 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 46 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2021) to $98K (2022). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Christian School Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $18,000 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $5,000 |
| YMCA Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $5,000 |
| Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the River Re Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $3,000 |
| Brantwood Childerns Home Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $3,000 |
| Common Ground Ministries Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $3,000 |
| Medical Outreach Ministries Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $3,000 |
| Mercy House Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $3,000 |
| Memorial Gifts Montgomery, AL | To Support Charitable Organization F | $2,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,351,697 | $241,044 | $125,871 | $96,650 | 47 | $97,340 | $212,513 | $106,586 |
| 2024 | $1,236,524 | $143,340 | $115,672 | $90,050 | 47 | $90,729 | $118,397 | $98,681 |
| 2023 | $1,208,856 | $78,251 | $100,379 | $85,100 | 47 | $85,775 | $63,937 | $89,552 |
| 2022 | $1,230,984 | $73,641 | $113,795 | $98,075 | 49 | $98,747 | $58,936 | $86,130 |
| 2021 | $1,271,138 | $76,664 | $100,922 | $80,575 | 49 | — | $57,323 | $98,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2025 — 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in education, theater, higher education, youth services, and human services. For example, Montgomery Christian School describes its mission as providing a challenging education in a Christian environment to families with limited school choice, while the Alabama Shakespeare Festival says it builds community through theatrical productions and educational and outreach programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $96,650. Grants ranged from $500 to $18,000, with a median of $1,200. The largest grants included $18,000 to Montgomery Christian School; $5,000 each to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and YMCA; and $3,500 to Huntingdon College. Other grants included $3,000 each to Boys and Girls Club of the River Re, Brantwood Childrens Home, Common Ground Ministries, Medical Outreach Ministries, and Mercy House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur M Britton as president, Beth Dubina as vice-president, and Beverly McKinney as secretary.
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation is led by Arthur M. Britton, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur M. Britton
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beth Dubina
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Beverly McKinney
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation
How much does Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation give each year?
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation gave $97K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 47 grants.
What is Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's typical grant size?
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,056, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation give grants?
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (43 grants).
Does Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Organization F" (43 grants).
Who are Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's largest grantees?
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Montgomery Christian School ($18,000), Alabama Shakespeare Festival ($5,000) and YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation?
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (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 Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations in education, theater, higher education, youth services, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's EIN?
Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6021238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gordy-Mead-Britton Foundation 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.
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