Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. In 2025, it reported grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations, including organizations serving the Mobile area.
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable at a glance
In short: Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable gave $68K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alabama. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,210
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,006
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $168,703
- -14.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (92% 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 Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 16006, Mobile, AL 36616
Phone: (251) 344-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crimson Tide Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 189 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 7% to Missouri, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 34 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 430% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crimson Tide Foundation Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women Mobile, AL | Educational | $7,110 |
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Educational | $5,500 |
| Mobile Symphony Mobile, AL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Friends of Municipal Park Mobile, AL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ma'alot Orrick, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mobile Area Jewish Federation Mobile, AL | Religious | $2,500 |
| United Way of South West AL Mobile, AL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Mobile, AL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Mobile Mobile, AL | Charitable | $1,100 |
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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 | $168,703 | $42,825 | $71,606 | $68,210 | 34 | $68,210 | $42,825 | $15,852 |
| 2024 | $197,484 | $54,536 | $89,179 | $86,839 | 38 | $86,839 | $54,536 | $17,615 |
| 2023 | $232,128 | $57,039 | $76,507 | $74,171 | 39 | $74,171 | $41,178 | $18,201 |
| 2022 | $251,596 | $55,110 | $105,196 | $73,275 | 40 | $73,275 | $52,206 | $22,224 |
| 2021 | $301,682 | $1,542,136 | $1,558,305 | $1,554,950 | 38 | $1,554,950 | $1,068,371 | $18,206 |
| 2020 | $323,467 | $34,227 | $27,400 | $24,725 | 28 | — | $31,552 | $20,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $16K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable, educational, and religious purposes. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported: Mobile Symphony says it promotes symphonic music and music education; Friends of Municipal Park says it works to revitalize the park as a safe place for Mobile youth to play sports; and Prichard Preparatory School says it provides an educational program built on academics and character development. The Mobile Area Jewish Federation says it builds community among Jewish people in the Mobile area through cultural and educational activities, among other efforts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $68,210. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median grant of $350. The largest listed award was $25,000 to Crimson Tide Foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Other notable grants included $7,110 to Distinguished Young Women, $5,500 to the University of South Alabama, $5,000 each to Mobile Symphony, Friends of Municipal Park, and Ma'alot, and $2,500 to Mobile Area Jewish Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arlene F Mitchell as president, James M Grodnick as vice-president, Joy Mitchell Grodnick as secretary, Richard Craig Mitchell as assistant secretary, and Melinda M Wertheim as director.
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable is led by Arlene F. Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arlene F. Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda M. Wertheim
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Grodnick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Mitchell Grodnick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Craig Mitchell
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable
How much does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable give each year?
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable gave $68K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 38 grants.
What is Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's typical grant size?
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $2,006, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable give grants?
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (27 grants) and Theodore, AL (2 grants).
Does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's largest grantees?
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Crimson Tide Foundation ($25,000), Distinguished Young Women ($7,110) and University of South Alabama ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable?
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable reported $169K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included charitable, educational, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable?
The foundation 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 Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's EIN?
Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0935456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Mayer & Arlene Mitchell Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mayer-and-arlene-mitchell-charitable-morg_d82ac2e6c7e246548e59fcfca1f2101e
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