The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing records scholarship grants to individual recipients and describes an application process for Broward County, Florida, public high school seniors.
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella at a glance
In short: The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella gave $202K across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,000
- +165.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +165.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,014,111
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (75% 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 The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists a postmark deadline of April 1, 2024. This is a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists a postmark deadline of April 1, 2024.
- Contact
Application contact: The Grisham Scholarship Foundation
Mailing address: 600 University Park Place Ste 501, Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205) 769-3371
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Badrinath Konidala - Carnegie Mello ($2K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 64 individual scholarships ($128,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
302 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 302 grants of 302 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution was concentrated in Florida, which accounted for 75%. Other listed recipient states were Pennsylvania (4%), North Carolina (3%), Georgia (3%), and Virginia (2%). The filing’s application restrictions specify Broward County, Florida, public high school seniors.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2023) to $202K (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Badrinath Konidala - Carnegie Mello Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Anaya Andre - Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| 19 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $38,000 |
| Ava Sheridan Havidic - Emory Univer Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Jaylee Nelson - Florida Am Universi Tallahassee, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rayanna Samuels - Florida Atlantic Boca Raton, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Shelly Abramov - Florida Atlantic U Boca Raton, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Komarna Brown - Florida Atlantic Un Boca Raton, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| David Williams - Florida Internatio Miami, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Tasnimah a Rahim - Florida Internat Miami, FL | Scholarship | $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 | $2,014,111 | $100,656 | $241,480 | $202,000 | 101 | $208,175 | $59,915 | $155,273 |
| 2023 | $2,156,608 | $119,849 | $135,464 | $76,000 | 38 | $94,012 | $70,545 | $141,947 |
| 2022 | $2,177,937 | $4,528 | $198,189 | $132,000 | 66 | $154,271 | $4,807 | $145,453 |
| 2021 | $2,371,256 | $192,523 | $199,391 | $106,000 | 53 | $142,061 | $129,729 | $166,857 |
| 2020 | $2,377,955 | $74,302 | $180,673 | $88,000 | 44 | — | $13,627 | $142,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella reported a distributable amount of $155K 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 available information identifies scholarships as the purpose of the listed grants. It does not state a broader mission or identify other focus areas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 101 grants totaling $202,000. Each listed grant was $2,000. Examples include $2,000 scholarships associated with Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida; the filing also lists scholarships associated with Emory University, Florida A&M University, and Florida International University.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact THE GRISHAM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION and submit an application, résumé, transcript, and proof of ACT or SAT scores. Awards are limited to $2,000 and to Broward County, Florida, public high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 4.7500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Earl T Chase and Justin Russell as directors. Waverly Advisors LLC is listed as investment manager.
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Russell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Waverly Advisors LLC
Investment Manager
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Earl T. Chase (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 020824
- Former: Judith Chase (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Warren Averett Asset Management LLC (2020–2022) — Investment Manager
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella
How much does The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella give each year?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella gave $202K across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $76K across 38 grants.
What is The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's typical grant size?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella give grants?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella gives mostly in Florida: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (10 grants), Gainsville, FL (4 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants).
Does The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 101 grants with a stated purpose on The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (101 grants).
Who are The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's largest grantees?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's largest 2024 grantees include Badrinath Konidala - Carnegie Mello ($2,000), Anaya Andre - Chapel Hill ($2,000) and Ava Sheridan Havidic - Emory Univer ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 64 individual scholarships ($128,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella fund?
The available information identifies scholarships as the purpose of the listed grants. It does not state a broader mission or identify other focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's EIN?
The Carl H Grisham & Laura Estella's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3450384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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