Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to educational, religious, and charitable organizations, with recipients in Alabama, South Carolina, and New Jersey.
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable at a glance
In short: Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable gave $74K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,035
- +1545.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,627
- +311.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $611,167
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says there is no prescribed application format. An application must include the applicant’s name and address, exempt-status designation, and the purpose for which the funds will be used. Grants are limited to worthy educational, religious, and charitable organizations showing true need.
- Contact
Application contact: Harwell Coale
Mailing address: 2610 B Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 471-2625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Church Cathedral ($35K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (82%), South Carolina (10%), and New Jersey (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable gives
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $74K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Cathedral Mobile, AL | Operating | $34,535 |
| Vets Recovering Resources Mobile, AL | Operating | $7,500 |
| Defenders for Children Greenville, SC | Operating | $7,500 |
| Victory Health Partners Mobile, AL | Operating | $5,000 |
| The International Foundation Fairfield, NJ | Operating | $5,000 |
| CBMC of USA Mobile, AL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Light of the Village Prichard, AL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Nest of Mobile Mobile, AL | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids Montgomery, AL | Operating | $2,000 |
| Medical Outreach Ministries Montgomery, AL | Operating | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $611,167 | $92,165 | $80,620 | $74,035 | 16 | $74,035 | $25,867 | $30,222 |
| 2023 | $599,622 | $514,105 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 4 | $4,500 | $4,105 | $5,515 |
| 2022 | $90,017 | $90,017 | — | — | — | — | $17 | $369 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating and general-fund support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Victory Health Partners describes its work as removing healthcare barriers for low-income, uninsured adults in the Gulf Coast; Medical Outreach Ministries says it provides Christian ministry through charitable medical or dental clinics; and Defenders for Children says it facilitates the donation of electronic-detection K9s to law enforcement investigating crimes against children.
Other 2024 recipients included Dream Court, which describes its work as providing adaptive tennis for people with disabilities; Centurion Ministries, which says it works to vindicate the wrongly convicted and help them rebuild their lives after release; and the Alabama Wildlife Federation, which describes its mission as promoting conservation of Alabama’s wildlife and natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $74,035. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $34,535, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $34,535 to Christ Church Cathedral in Mobile, Alabama; $7,500 each to Vets Recovering Resources in Mobile and Defenders for Children in Greenville, South Carolina; $5,000 each to Victory Health Partners in Mobile and The International Foundation in Fairfield, New Jersey; and $2,000 each to CBMC of USA, Light of the Village, and Nest of Mobile.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harwell Coale as trustee.
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable is led by Harwell Coale, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harwell Coale
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable
How much does Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable give each year?
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable gave $74K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's typical grant size?
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,627, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable give grants?
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (10%) and New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (7 grants) and Montgomery, AL (3 grants).
Does Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's largest grantees?
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Church Cathedral ($34,535), Vets Recovering Resources ($7,500) and Defenders for Children ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable?
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable reported $611K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating and general-fund support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's EIN?
Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6806084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Harwell and Betty Coale Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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