Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $6,487, primarily to organizations in Alabama, with all listed grants designated for general operating support.
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable at a glance
In short: Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable gave $6K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $540.583), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,487
- +44.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $541
- +44.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $628
- Total assets
- $165,598
- -4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (85% 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 Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 11647, Birmingham, AL 35202
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in Alabama (85% of grant dollars), Virginia (5%), Florida (5%), and Washington, DC (5%). These figures describe the locations of the listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $8K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $1,149 |
| Montgomery City-County Library Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $628 |
| Montgomery Area Zoological Society Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $628 |
| Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $628 |
| River Region United Way Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $628 |
| City of Montgomery Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $628 |
| Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Montgomery, AL | General Operating | $628 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $314 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $314 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $314 |
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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 | $165,598 | $5,145 | $12,554 | $6,487 | 12 | $8,500 | $1,081 | $8,650 |
| 2024 | $173,339 | $3,161 | $10,952 | $4,496 | 12 | $6,831 | — | $8,828 |
| 2023 | $181,143 | $2,092 | $11,358 | $5,162 | 12 | $9,601 | $659 | $8,926 |
| 2022 | $190,409 | $650 | $13,171 | $7,185 | 11 | $11,467 | — | $9,444 |
| 2021 | $202,924 | $2,336 | $11,968 | $7,580 | 12 | $10,774 | $1,155 | $10,379 |
| 2020 | $212,556 | $2,921 | $11,127 | $6,547 | 12 | — | $1,675 | $10,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to a mix of charitable, educational, cultural, civic, and community organizations. For example, Huntingdon College describes its mission as providing a foundational education in liberal arts and professional academic studies; River Region United Way says it works to improve quality of life and create lasting community change; the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts says it provides experiences centered on human creativity; and the Montgomery Area Zoological Society says it supports zoological projects and wildlife at the City of Montgomery Zoo.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $6,487. Grants ranged from $314 to $1,149, with a median of $628. The largest grant was $1,149 to First United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Other listed grants of $628 went to Montgomery City-County Library, Montgomery Area Zoological Society, Huntingdon College, River Region United Way, City of Montgomery, and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Grants of $314 went to The Salvation Army, Shriners Hospital for Children, American Red Cross, Mental Health America in Montgomery, and Goodwill Industries of Central Alabama.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Regions Bank Trust and Regions Bank as trustees.
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$5K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Regions Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Private Wealth Management (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable
How much does Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable give each year?
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable gave $6K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 12 grants.
What is Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's typical grant size?
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $628, and its average grant was $541, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable give grants?
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (9 grants).
Does Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's largest grantees?
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($1,149), Montgomery City-County Library ($628) and Montgomery Area Zoological Society ($628), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable?
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable reported $166K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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 Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to a mix of charitable, educational, cultural, civic, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's EIN?
Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6209789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Violet Reynolds-Fred D Reynolds Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 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 3, 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 May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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