The Mabel Amos Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Montgomery, Alabama. Established in June 2003, it operates as an independent corporation with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. The foundation is managed by Regions Bank Trust Department, which serves as trustee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.6M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$382K
+11.7% YoY
Grant Count
23
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+26.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds scholarships and supports causes related to education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking. Its grantmaking focuses on private independent foundations and educational institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 30 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2023). Grant amounts typically range from $500 to $120,500, with a median grant size of $3,500 and an average grant amount varying by year.
Grant Range
of $3,500 and an average grant amount varying by year.
Average Grant
amount varying by year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making priorities focus primarily on Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $6,434,349
- Total Giving: $341,900
- Total Revenues: $525,379
- Total Expenses: $485,974
- Number of Employees: 1
The foundation ranks in the top 3% of nonprofits nationally by assets and in the top 2% within Alabama.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,578,885 | $6,434,349 | $6,395,514 |
| Revenue | $688,760 | $525,379 | $600,083 |
| Expenses | $551,868 | $485,974 | $550,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $424,323 | $369,795 | $403,313 |
| Net Investment Income | $569,797 | $422,876 | $485,906 |
| Distributable Amount | $397,835 | $378,751 | $380,729 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rick Clifton – Board Member
- Tom Albritton – Board Member
- Drew McNees – Board Member
- Regions Bank Trust Department – Investment Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BANK TRUST DEPARTMENT | INVESTMENT TRUSTEE | 5 | $113,983 |
| DREW MCNEES RESIGNED 4152024 | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| PHILLIP E ADAMS JR | COURT APPROVED SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE | 0.2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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