The Melvin and Virginia Hutson
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson is a private foundation based in Decatur, Alabama. In 2024, it reported making 41 charitable grants totaling $520,000 to organizations in multiple states.
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson at a glance
In short: The Melvin and Virginia Hutson gave $520K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Alabama. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,000
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,683
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $6,982,424
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Melvin and Virginia Hutson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2716, Decatur, AL 35602
Phone: (256) 353-1611
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Melvin and Virginia Hutson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Frontline Missions International ($68K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 191 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Alabama recipients received 32% of grant dollars and South Carolina recipients received 28%. Virginia received 9%, while Texas and New Jersey each received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Melvin and Virginia Hutson open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 41 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $510K (2020) to $520K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frontline Missions International Taylors, SC | Charitable | $67,500 |
| Gospel Fellowship Association Greenville, SC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mount Abarim Baptist Mission Arlington, TX | Charitable | $38,500 |
| The Friends of Israel Gospel Minist Bellmawr, NJ | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Greentree Global Taylors, SC | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Voice of the Martyr Bartlesville, OK | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Global Christian Relief Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Flint Church of Christ Decatur, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mayfair Church of Christ Huntsville, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Baptist World Mission Decatur, AL | Charitable | $14,000 |
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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 | $6,982,424 | $292,993 | $609,842 | $520,000 | 41 | $526,128 | $288,251 | $508,350 |
| 2023 | $7,299,273 | $339,172 | $648,197 | $510,000 | 40 | $541,503 | $295,691 | $483,072 |
| 2022 | $7,608,298 | $372,187 | $649,985 | $510,000 | 37 | $541,399 | $284,459 | $512,110 |
| 2021 | $7,886,096 | $349,424 | $656,981 | $510,000 | 37 | $539,814 | $256,935 | $518,390 |
| 2020 | $8,193,653 | $542,963 | $642,663 | $510,000 | 36 | — | $460,508 | $483,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Melvin and Virginia Hutson reported a distributable amount of $508K for 2024 — 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Frontline Missions International describes its work as supporting churches and persecuted Christians in areas of war, persecution, and poverty. Agape of North Alabama says it provides family and maternity counseling, adoption assistance, foster-home coordination, and assessments for foster children. Project Rescue says it assists people in addiction recovery and their families with housing, transportation, food, and personal needs.
Other supported organizations describe work including women’s hope and healing (Dare for More Ministries), gospel promotion in schools (First Priority of Greater Decatur), medical and dental services for people in Belize (Fishers of Men International), and relief for poor and marginalized people in the Roanoke area (Friendship House Roanoke).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $520,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $67,500, with a median of $8,000. Among its largest grants were $67,500 to Frontline Missions International, $50,000 to Gospel Fellowship Association, $38,500 to Mount Abarim Baptist Mission, $36,000 to The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, and $30,000 to Greentree Global. Other reported awards included $15,000 each to Flint Church of Christ and Mayfair Church of Christ, and $10,000 each to Agape of North Alabama and Project Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen W Truitt as president, Mike Steryous as VP/secretary, and Kenton Steryous as treasurer.
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson is led by Karen W. Truitt, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen W. Truitt
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kenton Steryous
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Mike Steryous
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Mike Steryous (VP/Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Melvin and Virginia Hutson
How much does The Melvin and Virginia Hutson give each year?
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson gave $520K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $510K across 40 grants.
What is The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's typical grant size?
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $12,683, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Melvin and Virginia Hutson that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Melvin and Virginia Hutson give grants?
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's top state is Alabama, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (28%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Decatur, AL (10 grants), Chattanooga, TN (3 grants), Taylors, SC (2 grants) and Huntsville, AL (2 grants).
Does The Melvin and Virginia Hutson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (41 grants).
Who are The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's largest grantees?
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's largest 2024 grantees include Frontline Missions International ($67,500), Gospel Fellowship Association ($50,000) and Mount Abarim Baptist Mission ($38,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Melvin and Virginia Hutson?
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $526K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $508K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Melvin and Virginia Hutson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Frontline Missions International describes its work as supporting churches and persecuted Christians in areas of war, persecution, and poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Melvin and Virginia Hutson?
The foundation 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 Melvin and Virginia Hutson's EIN?
The Melvin and Virginia Hutson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0885492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Melvin and Virginia Hutson 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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