The Mildred W Blount Educational
The Mildred W Blount Educational is a private foundation based in Tallassee, Alabama. It makes grants for educational, religious, and charitable purposes, with eligible charitable grantees required to have an impact in the greater Tallassee/Eclectic area.
The Mildred W Blount Educational at a glance
In short: The Mildred W Blount Educational gave $159K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,900
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,112
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,074,674
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mildred W Blount Educational
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications are due March 31 each year. Grant requests may be submitted at any time.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications are due March 31 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Shirl Mathis
Mailing address: PO Box 780607, Tallassee, AL 36078
Phone: (334) 283-7011
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mildred W Blount Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Auburn University ($26K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 126 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated eligibility area for charitable grant recipients is the greater Tallassee/Eclectic area in Alabama. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mildred W Blount Educational open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $159K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Tuition Scholarships | $25,500 |
| Reeltown High School Notasulga, AL | Assist with Start-up of Art Program | $15,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church Tallassee, AL | Support of Religious Programs | $13,500 |
| Community Hospital Foundation Tallassee, AL | Medical Equipment Needs | $11,000 |
| Troy University Troy, AL | Tuition Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Tallassee Community Library Tallassee, AL | Assist with Ongoing Library Needs | $6,600 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Tuition Scholarships | $6,000 |
| McCraney Cottle Arts Council Tallassee, AL | Support of Arts in the Community | $5,500 |
| Eclectic Elementary School Eclectic, AL | Contribution for Academic Programs | $5,000 |
| Eclectic Middle School Eclectic, AL | Contribution for Academic Programs | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,074,674 | $136,960 | $192,560 | $158,900 | 26 | $177,776 | $124,897 | $150,869 |
| 2024 | $2,130,274 | $164,934 | $173,541 | $140,224 | 24 | $159,168 | $152,796 | $147,936 |
| 2023 | $2,138,881 | $121,844 | $161,807 | $129,500 | 23 | $147,329 | $110,452 | $137,327 |
| 2022 | $2,178,844 | $165,354 | $166,046 | $134,300 | 26 | $152,756 | $153,685 | $137,644 |
| 2021 | $2,179,536 | $97,359 | $177,971 | $145,299 | 27 | $164,132 | $84,940 | $179,053 |
| 2020 | $2,260,148 | $90,087 | $168,932 | $140,000 | 26 | — | $53,718 | $123,480 |
| 2019 | $2,338,993 | $107,755 | $164,331 | $134,500 | 27 | — | $96,750 | $120,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mildred W Blount Educational reported a distributable amount of $151K 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 purpose is to conduct its affairs as an educational, religious, and charitable corporation or foundation. Its 2025 grants included tuition scholarships, school academic programs, arts, religious programs, medical equipment, and library needs.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Community Hospital Foundation says it raises money for Community Hospital, while Community Hospital describes its work as providing health care beyond acute care, including ambulatory, in-home, and long-term care. Huntingdon College describes providing liberal arts and professional academic studies; the University of Mobile describes educational programs spanning undergraduate and other degree levels. The University of South Alabama grantee describes providing risk-management services for sponsoring tax-exempt entities, including employee education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $158,900. Grants ranged from $1,100 to $25,500, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $25,500 to Auburn University for tuition scholarships; $15,000 to Reeltown High School to help start an art program; $13,500 to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church for religious programs; and $11,000 to Community Hospital Foundation for medical equipment needs. Other awards included $9,000 to Troy University for tuition scholarships, $6,600 to Tallassee Community Library for ongoing needs, and $5,500 to McCraney Cottle Arts Council for community arts.
Scholarship applicants must submit an application, a high school transcript, and an essay outlining their specific objectives, goals, and college plans. Applications go to a scholarship committee designated by each school, with the committee selection provided to the foundation. Charitable organizations must submit contribution requests in writing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Schmitt as chairperson; Gary Fuller as vice chairperson; Shirl Mathis as secretary/treasurer; and Jo Venable, Hollis Mann, Jennie Rhinehart, Teddy Taylor, Steve Burak, and Valerie Ward as directors.
The Mildred W Blount Educational is led by Steve Schmitt, Chairperson since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Schmitt
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hollis Mann
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennie Rhinehart
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jo Venable
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Steve Burak
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Teddy Taylor
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Valerie Ward
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shirl Mathis
Secretary
On filings since 2019
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Gary Fuller
Vice Chairperson
Chairperson → Vice Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lloyd F. Emfinger (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $1K, to Shirl Mathis (Secretary/Tr).
Frequently asked questions about The Mildred W Blount Educational
How much does The Mildred W Blount Educational give each year?
The Mildred W Blount Educational gave $159K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 24 grants.
What is The Mildred W Blount Educational's typical grant size?
The Mildred W Blount Educational's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,112, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mildred W Blount Educational that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Mildred W Blount Educational give grants?
The Mildred W Blount Educational 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 Tallassee, AL (11 grants), Eclectic, AL (5 grants), Montgomery, AL (2 grants) and Mobile, AL (2 grants).
Does The Mildred W Blount Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Mildred W Blount Educational's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Scholarships" (9 grants) and "Support Community Services" (4 grants).
Who are The Mildred W Blount Educational's largest grantees?
The Mildred W Blount Educational's largest 2025 grantees include Auburn University ($25,500), Reeltown High School ($15,000) and St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mildred W Blount Educational?
The Mildred W Blount Educational reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mildred W Blount Educational fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to conduct its affairs as an educational, religious, and charitable corporation or foundation. Its 2025 grants included tuition scholarships, school academic programs, arts, religious programs, medical equipment, and library needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mildred W Blount Educational?
The Mildred W Blount Educational has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Mildred W Blount Educational's EIN?
The Mildred W Blount Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0817472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
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