Henson and Kirkland Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChatom, Alabama · EIN 45-6382709 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MILTON SCHELL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 356, CHATOM AL 36518 |
| Phone | 2516565798 |
| Form and materials | NO PRESCRIBED FORM. MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER ALONG WITH YOUR REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ONLY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. |
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
4% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Extension building | $250,000 |
| Washington County Board of Education | Chatom, AL | Engineering class | $38,000 |
| Washington County Baptist Assoc | Chatom, AL | Food bank and wheelchair ramp project materials | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chatom, AL | General purposes for washington county, al | $20,000 |
| Gordonstoun American Foundation | Milton, NY | Scholarship program | $15,000 |
| Washington County Extension | Chatom, AL | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Scholarship and event sponsorship | $13,667 |
| The Friends Center | Mcintosh, AL | Thrift store | $12,000 |
| Arc of Southwest Alabama | Chatom, AL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | Mobile, AL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington County Hospital & Nursing Home | Chatom, AL | Community programs | $10,000 |
| Washington County Board of Education | Chatom, AL | School projects | $9,500 |
| Washington County Board of Education | Chatom, AL | Robotics | $9,000 |
| Regional Child Advocacy Center | Grove Hill, AL | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Pilots for Christ | Monroeville, AL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Reach Global Ministries | Chatom, AL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Mobile | Mobile, AL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Distinguished Young Women of Washington County | Chatom, AL | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Red Creek Volunteer Fire Dept | Millry, AL | Training manual project | $3,000 |
| Town of Chatom | Chatom, AL | 2025 independence celebration | $1,000 |
| Town of Millry | Millry, AL | Christmas lights | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,667 | 21 |
| 2024 | $440,423 | 28 |
| 2023 | $454,808 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621669349100667
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6382709
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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