Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation
The Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. It reported giving $97,000 in grants to 10 organizations in 2024, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Alabama.
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation gave $97K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,000
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,700
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,418,893
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3674 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 470-9966
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mobile Pals ($22K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Alabama. Each of the 10 listed recipients was located in Mobile, Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $97K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Pals Mobile, AL | Community Service | $22,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Inc Mobile, AL | Community Service | $20,000 |
| Mobile Museum of Art Inc Mobile, AL | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Rapahope Children's Services Mobile, AL | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Mobile Chamber Music Mobile, AL | Community Service | $8,000 |
| Senior Citizen's Services Mobile, AL | Community Service | $7,000 |
| CASA Mobile Inc Mobile, AL | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Center for the Living Arts Mobile, AL | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Gulf Coast Ethnic and Heritage Jazz Festival Mobile, AL | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Mobile International Festival Inc Mobile, AL | Community Service | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,418,893 | $114,197 | $125,039 | $97,000 | 10 | $97,000 | $114,197 | $81,507 |
| 2023 | $1,443,869 | $73,199 | $115,435 | $90,500 | 13 | $90,500 | $73,199 | $76,958 |
| 2022 | $1,478,558 | $-83,400 | $111,593 | $94,000 | 8 | $94,000 | $36,760 | $85,335 |
| 2021 | $1,672,952 | $160,186 | $123,170 | $91,000 | 7 | $91,000 | $160,186 | $93,449 |
| 2020 | $1,635,936 | $81,034 | $115,477 | $89,660 | 10 | — | $81,034 | $90,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K 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 went to organizations involved in community service, including arts and music, services for older adults, child advocacy, and cultural events. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Mobile Symphony Inc says its purpose is to make lives better through music and provide music education. Mobile Museum of Art Inc says its mission is to bring people together and inspire creativity through art. Senior Citizens Services Inc says it serves older adults in Mobile County through health and human services. Mobile International Festival Inc says it aims to promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. CASA Mobile Inc says its trained volunteers advocate for the well-being and safety of children involved in dependency or custody hearings.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $97,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $22,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest awards included $22,000 to Mobile PALS and $20,000 to Mobile Symphony Inc. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to Mobile Museum of Art Inc and Rapahope Children's Services, and $7,000 to Senior Citizen's Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Virginia Guy, Hollace W Briskman, and Mary Margaret Bailey as trustees.
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Margaret Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Virginia Guy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Hollace W. Briskman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Holle Briskman (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Virginia Guy (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation
How much does Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation give each year?
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation gave $97K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 13 grants.
What is Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation give grants?
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (10 grants).
Does Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (10 grants).
Who are Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mobile Pals ($22,000), Mobile Symphony Inc ($20,000) and Mobile Museum of Art Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation?
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $97K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations involved in community service, including arts and music, services for older adults, child advocacy, and cultural events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Mary J Larkins Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1094539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mary J Larkins Charitable 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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