J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-Trustee
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 23-7225708 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded167
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$82.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MR CHRIS LEE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | POST OFFICE BOX 1137, MOBILE AL 36633 |
| Phone | 2514323369 |
| Form and materials | PROVIDE WRITTEN REQUEST SPECIFYING NAME, EXEMPT CLASSIFICATION OR CHARITABLE 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION, DETAILS OF REQUEST, SUBJECT TO ITEM (D) BELOW. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS AND AWARDS ARE MADE UNDER TWO CATEGORIES. 1)GRANTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) OR COMPARABLE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION QUALIFICATION. SUCH GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO THOSE THAT WILL MOST EFFECTIVELY ASSIST AND PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA, PREFERABLY THOSE OF SOUTHWEST ALABAMA.2)THE JL BEDSOLE FOUNDATION INITIATED THE JL BEDSOLE SCHOLARS PROGRAM, WHICH WAS PRE-APPROVED BY THE EXEMPT ORG BRANCH OF THE IRS UNDER A DETERMINATION LETTER DATED 4/15/93. THE PROGRAM IS A LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM WHICH ANNUALLY AWARDS INITIAL SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO APPROXIMATELY 30 GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN A QUALIFYING ALABAMA UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL. SUCH GRANTS ARE RENEWABLE FOR THE TERM OF THE GRANTEE'S UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY IF CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS ARE MET. THE GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA. |
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
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Academy | Daphne, AL | Capital project | $500,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Grant - capital campaign whiddon college of med | $500,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal School | Mobile, AL | Capital project | $250,000 |
| Mobile Area Education Foundation | Mobile, AL | Program support | $150,000 |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile | Mobile, AL | Special projects | $104,000 |
| Coastal Alabama Partnership | Mobile, AL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Innovation Portal | Mobile, AL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | Mobile, AL | Capital repairs | $82,305 |
| Exploreum Science Center | Mobile, AL | Operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Bayshore Christian School | Fairhope, AL | For future generations phase 3 | $50,000 |
| Most Pure Heart of Mary School | Mobile, AL | Cafeteria renovation and modernization | $50,000 |
| Mobile Museum of Art | Mobile, AL | 60Th birthday celebration | $40,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | Mobile, AL | Operating funds | $40,000 |
| Community of Mobile Inc | Mobile, AL | Underpass project | $31,500 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra | Mobile, AL | Education programs | $30,000 |
| Mulherin Custodial Home | Mobile, AL | Building upgrade | $30,000 |
| Bellingrath Gardens and Home Foundation | Theodore, AL | Boehm gallery window restoration project | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | End the wait campaign | $25,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | Mobile, AL | After school/summer recreation | $25,000 |
| First Light Community of Mobile | Mobile, AL | Renovations for a new home | $25,000 |
| Nest Corporation | Mobile, AL | Life skills program | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal School | Mobile, AL | Fencing and cameras | $25,000 |
| Thomas Hospital Foundation | Fairhope, AL | Micu and women/child renovation | $25,000 |
| Via Health Fitness & Enrichment Center | Mobile, AL | Gymnasium roof replacement | $25,000 |
| Country Club Estates Neighborhood Assn | Mobile, AL | Sidewalk project | $20,000 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation | Mobile, AL | Passenger van | $20,000 |
| Jackson Academy | Jackson, AL | Gymnasium renovation | $17,500 |
| Perdue Hill - Claiborne Foundation | Perdue Hill, AL | Exterior repairs and restoration | $15,611 |
| Casa Mobile Inc | Mobile, AL | Volunteer recruitment and training | $15,000 |
| Kingdom Renovation Foundation | Mobile, AL | Operation ramp up | $15,000 |
| Monroe County Heritage Museum | Monroeville, AL | Pioneer days and a day in old monroeville | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Accessibility supports - clarke and washington counties | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Mobile, AL | Dauphin way lodge recovery program | $12,500 |
| Orchard Elementary School | Mobile, AL | Reading your way into the future - books | $12,000 |
| Prichard Preparatory School | Whistler, AL | Academic bridge program | $12,000 |
| American Heart Association | Gulfport, MS | Enhancing cardiac emergency response | $10,000 |
| Big Fish Ministries | Foley, AL | Men's dorm renovation | $10,000 |
| Coffeeville One Community | Coffeeville, AL | Renovation project | $10,000 |
| Fostering Together Gulf Coast | Mobile, AL | Foster care resouce center | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Swift-Cole Historic House | Montrose, AL | Pavillion project | $10,000 |
| Fuse Project | Mobile, AL | Avenue bridge collaboration | $10,000 |
| Mobile Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Mobile, AL | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Mobile Arts Council | Mobile, AL | Amp up arts | $10,000 |
| Mobile Ballet | Mobile, AL | Discover dance program 2024-2025 | $10,000 |
| One Church Int | Foley, AL | Resource center | $10,000 |
| Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy | Mobile, AL | Pharmacy support | $10,000 |
| Ransom Ministries | Chickasaw, AL | Mental healthcare for ransom trainees | $10,000 |
| Rapahope Childrens Retreat Foundation | Mobile, AL | Sibling program | $10,000 |
| Shoulder of the Central Gulf Coast Inc | Spanish Fort, AL | Empowerment essentials | $10,000 |
| United Way of Southwest Alabama | Mobile, AL | Basics and dolly parton's imagination library | $10,000 |
| Wilmer Hall | Mobile, AL | Transitional living program | $10,000 |
| Build a Better Community | Vredenburgh, AL | Rice to the rescue | $9,000 |
| Baldwin County Education Coalition | Summerdale, AL | Palm project | $7,500 |
| Mobile Law Enforcement Foundation | Mobile, AL | Professional education classroom | $7,500 |
| South Baldwin Literacy Council | Foley, AL | Empowering our community through education | $7,500 |
| J Larry Newton School | Fairhope, AL | Library books | $6,846 |
| Kimora Chambers | Huntsville, AL | Scholarship - alabama a&m university | $6,000 |
| Aaron Sears | Auburn, AL | Scholarship - auburn universtiy | $6,000 |
| Aidan Toomey | Auburn, AL | Scholarship - auburn universtiy | $6,000 |
| Artemije Turkic | Auburn, AL | Scholarship - auburn universtiy | $6,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 167 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,280,727 | 167 |
| 2023 | $3,776,490 | 169 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349102916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7225708
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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