Betty R Mcgowin Charitable Trust Regions Bank Trust Department
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 61-6489481 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LOUIS S WILCOX |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1628, MOBILE AL 366331628 |
| Phone | 2514388044 |
| LOUIS.WILCOX@REGIONS.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTERS OF REQUEST SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Enviromental Council | Warrenton, VA | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Dublin International Piano Competition | Bray Co, EI | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Gulf Coast Steinway Society | Mobile, AL | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | Aspen, CO | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Stevenson School | Pebble Beach, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Waterford Foundation | Waterford, VA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Waterford Concert Series | Waterford, VA | Charitable contribution | $4,388 |
| American Friends of the Trasimeno Music Festical | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Maderira School | Mclean, VA | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Alabama Chapter | Birmingham, AL | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Virginia Chapter | Arlington, VA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| The Order of St John | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Alabama Public Radiouniversity of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Auburn Ubiversity Foundation | Auburn, AL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| English Speaking Union | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Greenville Library | Greenville, AL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute | Staunton, VA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Montgomery Symphony Orchestra | Montgomery, AL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Foundation for the New Media | Sone Ridge, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Friends of Alabama Archives | Montgomery, AL | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Friends of Gaineswood Inc | Demopolis, AL | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Montgomery Chamber Music Organization | Montgomery, AL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,888 | 26 |
| 2024 | $87,300 | 26 |
| 2023 | $85,578 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103607
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6489481
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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