The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi, according to its filing. Its website describes a mission of advancing community members in Mobile County through educational and charitable opportunities. The foundation supports scholarships and charitable programs, including education, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and education, and services for older adults and people with developmental disabilities.
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn gave $718K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Alabama. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $717,705
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,604
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,168,480
- +2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% 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 The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The scholarship process is counselor-led; students should check eligibility with their high school guidance counselor.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 23106, Jackson, MS 39225
Phone: (251) 431-7800
Website: https://josephtreadwellfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of South Alabama ($357K). Together the top 10 received $604K.
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 139 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its mission and programs in relation to Mobile County. Its scholarship program is for graduating seniors from Mobile County and Baldwin County who plan to attend a college or university within Mobile County. In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $531K (2022) to $975K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $718K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $357,496 |
| University of Mobile Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $58,558 |
| Thomas Hospital Foundation Fairhope, AL | To support thomas hospital's mission of providing the best quality medical services possible to their patients. | $50,000 |
| Spring Hill College Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $27,700 |
| Dance Without Limits Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Drug Education Council Inc Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| The Knights of Columbus Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Camp Rap-a-Hope Mobile, AL | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,168,480 | $1,119,614 | $972,167 | $717,705 | 26 | $717,705 | $876,121 | $995,852 |
| 2024 | $6,021,033 | $678,800 | $1,266,165 | $975,239 | 29 | $975,239 | $387,874 | $778,940 |
| 2023 | $6,608,398 | $556,159 | $1,206,787 | $886,457 | 36 | $886,457 | $235,829 | $697,647 |
| 2022 | $7,259,026 | $694,993 | $843,412 | $530,923 | 25 | $530,923 | $382,504 | $593,615 |
| 2021 | $7,407,445 | $674,804 | $875,720 | $547,694 | 23 | $547,694 | $346,778 | $612,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $996K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is “to benefit endeavors that further the advancement of community members residing in Mobile County through educational and charitable opportunities.” Its website describes scholarships for graduating high school seniors from Mobile and Baldwin Counties who wish to attend a college or university in Mobile County. For organizational grants, the website identifies programs for school-age children, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and education, organizations serving people with developmental disabilities, and health and wellness programs for senior citizens.
The 2025 grantees include educational institutions, a hospital foundation, and organizations whose own stated missions include alcohol and drug abuse prevention, care for older adults, and services for people with developmental disabilities. For example, Drug Education Council Inc. describes its mission as education and prevention of alcohol and drug abuse; Little Sisters of the Poor says its home provides nursing and residential care for needy older adults; and The Learning Tree says it cares for, educates, and habilitates children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $717,705. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $357,496, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $357,496 to the University of South Alabama, $58,558 to the University of Mobile, $50,000 to Thomas Hospital Foundation, and $27,700 to Spring Hill College. Other listed awards included $25,000 each to Dance Without Limits, Drug Education Council Inc., and the Knights of Columbus.
The website says organizational grants are offered throughout the year, with the board meeting annually in December to review and discuss grant requests. It also describes a separate scholarship process: eligible students are selected by high school guidance counselors, who submit applications for board review and interviews. The website lists March 17 as the scholarship application deadline and says counselors submit eligible applications by March 31; both dates are past for the 2026 cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charlotte K. Carey and Vincent F. Kilborn as foundation managers and Trustmark National Bank as trustee. The foundation’s website lists Vincent F. Kilborn and Charlotte Kilborn Carey as board members, and John H. Wilson as a board member. It identifies Shannon McClure as a Trustmark National Bank vice president and trust officer involved in scholarship inquiries.
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trustmark National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$72K (2021) → $106K (2025)
Charlotte K. Carey
Fdn. Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$90K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Vincent F. Kilborn
Fdn. Manager
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$90K (2021) → $35K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $106K, to Trustmark National Bank (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn
How much does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn give each year?
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn gave $718K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $975K across 29 grants.
What is The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,604, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn give grants?
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (16 grants), Daphne, AL (2 grants) and Saraland, AL (2 grants).
Does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include University of South Alabama ($357,496), University of Mobile ($58,558) and Thomas Hospital Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn?
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $718K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $996K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to benefit endeavors that further the advancement of community members residing in Mobile County through educational and charitable opportunities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it 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 The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's EIN?
The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0880131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Joseph Treadwell Charitable Fdn 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 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 June 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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