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Southeastern Diversity Project

Private foundation · Grantmaker Trinity, AL EIN: 85-3639558 Website

Southeastern Diversity Project is a private foundation based in Trinity, Alabama. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, and no filings have been recorded since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

Southeastern Diversity Project at a glance

Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Southeastern Diversity Project

Contact

Mailing address: 7977 County Road 221, Trinity, AL 35673
Phone: (256) 345-8434
Website: https://southeasterndiversityproject.com

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Southeastern Diversity Project funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

DanvilleDecaturHuntsvilleMoultonTrinity

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K13 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $2K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
13 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$2,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearGrants paidGrantsDistributable Amount
2024——$55
2023——$154
2022$2,00013$187

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Southeastern Diversity Project reported a distributable amount of $55 for 2024 — 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 foundation describes its direct charitable activity as hosting and attending events that promote inclusion of marginalized and underrepresented people in the larger geographic community. No further funding focus areas or supported organization types are specified.

Grantmaking

In 2022, the foundation gave $2,000 through 13 grants. No notable grantees or grant amounts are specified.

The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process, required materials, or deadline is specified.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Elizabeth Noblit is listed as president.

Southeastern Diversity Project is led by Elizabeth Noblit President, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elizabeth Noblit President

    President

    On filings since 2022

    20 hrs/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 Southeastern Diversity Project

What does Southeastern Diversity Project fund?

The foundation describes its direct charitable activity as hosting and attending events that promote inclusion of marginalized and underrepresented people in the larger geographic community. No further funding focus areas or supported organization types are specified. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Southeastern Diversity Project?

Southeastern Diversity Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check southeasterndiversityproject.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

How much is Southeastern Diversity Project required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Southeastern Diversity Project reported a distributable amount of $55 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Southeastern Diversity Project's EIN?

Southeastern Diversity Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3639558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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