The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation
THE GUY K AND KATHARINE I MITCHELL is a private foundation based in Bessemer, Alabama. In 2024, it reported giving $83,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 7 grants totaling $126,000.
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation gave $126K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,000
- +51.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,000
- +116.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $116,887
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Kilsby Circle, Bessemer, AL 35022
Phone: (205) 982-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Paul's Church ($80K). Together the top 7 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (66%), North Carolina (31%), Alabama (1%), and Kentucky (1%), according to the filing’s rounded state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 227% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Roaring Gap Foundation Roaring Gap, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Thrive IRC Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vero Beach Dog Park Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth for Christ Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alleghany Co Rescue Squad Sparta, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $116,887 | $100,045 | $126,000 | $126,000 | 7 | $126,000 | $45 | $4,639 |
| 2024 | $142,842 | $203,553 | $83,051 | $83,000 | 10 | $83,000 | $29 | $2,894 |
| 2023 | $22,340 | $28 | $96,068 | $96,068 | 10 | $96,068 | $28 | $2,795 |
| 2022 | $118,380 | $148,991 | $40,987 | $38,500 | 7 | $38,500 | — | $1,692 |
| 2021 | $10,376 | $1 | $41,700 | $41,500 | 8 | $41,500 | — | $1,017 |
| 2020 | $52,075 | $99,789 | $73,000 | $73,000 | 7 | — | $8 | $3,676 |
| 2019 | $25,286 | $49,386 | $24,100 | $24,100 | 7 | — | $2 | $1,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as religious aid, early childhood and family support, health care, community services, and cultural or civic institutions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its mission as providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need worldwide; Childcare Resources of Indian River says it works to ensure access to high-quality early childhood and family-support programs for eligible working families; and Whole Family Health Center says it provides medical, mental, and oral health care to adults and children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $83,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $31,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $31,000 to St Paul’s Church in Vero Beach, Florida; $15,000 to Roaring Gap Foundation in Roaring Gap, North Carolina; $10,000 each to Samaritan’s Purse and United Way Tocqueville Society; and $5,000 each to Childcare Resources of Indian River and Vero Beach Dog Park. The listed 2024 grants were designated unrestricted. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 7 grants totaling $126,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Guy K Mitchell Jr, Katharine I Mitchell, and Guy K Mitchell III as directors.
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Guy K. Mitchell III
Director
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy K. Mitchell Jr.
Director
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharine I. Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2018
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation
How much does The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation give each year?
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation gave $126K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 10 grants.
What is The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $18,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation give grants?
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (5 grants).
Does The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Paul's Church ($80,000), Roaring Gap Foundation ($20,000) and Thrive IRC ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation?
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation reported $117K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as religious aid, early childhood and family support, health care, community services, and cultural or civic institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it 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 The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2190053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Guy K and Katharine I Mitchell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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