Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3
SE Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in medical care, Christian ministry, education, foster care, rehabilitation, food assistance, and community services.
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 at a glance
In short: Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 gave $892K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Alabama. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $891,800
- +80.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +63.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,768
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,148,350
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (86% 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 Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 23024, Columbus, GA 31902
Phone: (706) 644-6294
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ochsner Clinic Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $568K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 124 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 11% to recipients in Louisiana, and 3% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $430K (2023) to $892K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $892K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation New Orleans, LA | Medical Charity | $100,000 |
| Northport Methodist Northport, AL | Christian Ministry | $90,000 |
| Circle Ranch Danville, AL | Foster Care for Childern | $75,000 |
| Backyard Blessings Sumiton, AL | Educational | $50,000 |
| Pleasant Hill United Methodist Bessemer, AL | Christian Ministry | $50,000 |
| UCP of West Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Rehabilitation | $50,000 |
| Cahawba Christian Academy Centreville, AL | Educational | $45,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Tuscaloosa, AL | Christian Ministry | $40,000 |
| Free Will Baptist Children's Home Eldridge, AL | Children's Home | $38,000 |
| Community Soup Bowl Tuscaloosa, AL | Community Service Food Program | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,148,350 | $1,823,258 | $1,192,308 | $891,800 | 31 | $891,800 | $1,551,516 | $582,617 |
| 2024 | $12,517,400 | $2,044,874 | $794,072 | $494,923 | 19 | $494,923 | $1,789,395 | $544,531 |
| 2023 | $11,266,598 | $1,243,215 | $641,468 | $430,000 | 23 | $430,000 | $1,065,008 | $499,160 |
| 2022 | $10,664,851 | $405,183 | $569,872 | $434,615 | 22 | $434,615 | $296,146 | $505,392 |
| 2021 | $10,829,540 | $406,526 | $652,090 | $534,000 | 29 | $534,000 | $321,573 | $526,189 |
| 2020 | $11,075,104 | $895,962 | $1,089,602 | $883,710 | 37 | — | $690,881 | $511,309 |
| 2019 | $11,268,744 | $1,484,954 | $804,403 | $500,700 | 18 | — | $1,280,525 | $469,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 reported a distributable amount of $583K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations described in grant purposes as providing medical charity, Christian ministry, educational programs, foster care, rehabilitation, children’s services, food assistance, and home building for people in need.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Backyard Blessings says it provides weekend food to children in area schools through a Friday backpack program. Community Soup Bowl says it serves hot lunches five days a week to poor and needy people. Mission of Hope describes providing food, clothing, utility assistance, and other immediate needs, alongside spiritual support. City of Lights describes Christian ministry, a residential recovery program, and an after-school program. Hope for Women describes operating a Christian-based treatment center offering shelter and recovery support for women with alcohol or drug addiction. Hospice of West Alabama says it provides end-of-life care, and Eagles’ Wings describes day habilitation services for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $891,800. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grant was $100,000 to Ochsner Clinic Foundation for medical charity. Other notable grants included $90,000 to Northport Methodist for Christian ministry, $75,000 to Circle Ranch for foster care for children, and $50,000 each to Backyard Blessings for educational purposes, Pleasant Hill United Methodist for Christian ministry, and UCP of West Alabama for rehabilitation. Community Soup Bowl received $30,000; Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa received $25,800; and City of Lights received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Synovus Trust Company NA as trustee. It lists William T. Watson, Robert L. Ingram Jr., and G. Howard Graham as governors.
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Synovus Trust Company NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Howard Graham
Governor
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Robert L. Ingram Jr.
Governor
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $9K (2025)
William T. Watson
Governor
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $9K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to William T Watson (Governor). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3
How much does Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 give each year?
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 gave $892K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $495K across 19 grants.
What is Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's typical grant size?
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,768, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 that year got $26K on average.
Where does Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 give grants?
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 gives mostly in Alabama: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (11 grants), Jasper, AL (5 grants) and Northport, AL (2 grants).
Does Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (8 grants), "Educational" (3 grants) and "Medical Maternity Care" (3 grants).
Who are Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's largest grantees?
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's largest 2025 grantees include Ochsner Clinic Foundation ($100,000), Northport Methodist ($90,000) and Circle Ranch ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3?
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $892K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $583K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's EIN?
Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3353220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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