J L Bedsole Foundation
EIN 237225708Total Given 2020–2024
$12.1M
643 grants · $2.4M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
41%
supporter · 162/391 multi-year
repeat
$82.4M
Assets (2024)
391
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MR CHRIS LEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(251) 690-1415
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
PROVIDE WRITTEN REQUEST SPECIFYING NAME, EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION OR CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION, DETAILS OF REQUEST, SUBJECT TO ITEM (D) BELOW.
Restrictions
SEE DETAILED STATEMENT, ATTACHED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.3M | $69.8M | $3.1M | 168 |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $61.4M | $2.9M | 139 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $69.8M | $7.8M | 169 |
| 2024 | $3.3M | $82.4M | $19.1M | 167 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 643 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$19K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RB
Regions Bank
4+ yrs
Trustee
TW
T Bestor Ward III
4+ yrs
Chr Dist Comm & Trustee
TB
Travis M Bedsole Jr
4+ yrs
Mbr Dist Comm & Trustee
TW
T Bestor Ward IV
4+ yrs
Mbr Dist Comm
WH
Winthrop M Hallett III
4+ yrs
Mbr Dist Comm
JT
John M Turner Jr
Mbr Dist Comm
JW
John White-Spunner
3 yrs
Mbr Dist Comm
Grants Awarded (643 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Area Chamber Foundation | Mobile, AL | $500,000 | INNOVATION PORTAL - DEBT REDUCTION | 2022 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | $500,000 | MEDICAL SCHOOL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Bayside Academy | Daphne, AL | $500,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2024 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | $500,000 | GRANT - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WHIDDON COLLEGE OF MED | 2024 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | $328,000 | CAMPUS WEIGHT TRAINING & ATHLETIC FACILITY | 2020 |
| Mobile Area Chamber Foundation | Mobile, AL | $300,000 | INNOVATION PORTAL - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | 2022 |
| Ums-Wright Preparatory School | Mobile, AL | $250,000 | NEW DINING FACILITY | 2022 |
| Barton Academy Foundation | Mobile, AL | $250,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - RESTORATION | 2020 |
| Academy of Craft Training | Birmingham, AL | $250,000 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | 2023 |
| St Paul'S Episcopal School | Mobile, AL | $250,000 | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2024 |
| Coastal Alabama Partnership | Mobile, AL | $200,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Mobile Area Chamber Foundation | Mobile, AL | $200,000 | INNOVATION PORTAL | 2020 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | $200,000 | TRANSFORMATION GARDEN | 2023 |
| City of Thomasville | Thomasville, AL | $200,000 | THOMASVILLE CAREER READINESS CENTER | 2023 |
| Alabama School of Math & Science | Mobile, AL | $150,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER | 2023 |
| Coastal Alabama Partnership | Mobile, AL | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Mobile Area Chamber Foundation | Mobile, AL | $150,000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | 2023 |
| Mobile Area Education Foundation | Mobile, AL | $150,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSITION AND EXPANSION | 2023 |
| Mobile Area Education Foundation | Mobile, AL | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | $140,000 | VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile | Mobile, AL | $104,000 | SPECIAL PROJECTS | 2024 |
| Alabama School of Math & Science | Mobile, AL | $100,000 | SCIENCE RESEARCH CENTER | 2022 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | $100,000 | PHARR GYMNASIUM PROJECT | 2022 |
| Coastal Alabama Partnership | Mobile, AL | $100,000 | OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Main Street Mobile | Mobile, AL | $100,000 | DOWNTOWN WALKABILITY PLAN | 2020 |