Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation

Historical Funder

Andalusia, Alabama · EIN 63-0812726 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$1.3M

Organizations funded42

Typical grant$14,100

Total assets$29.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	PHILLIP G JONES PRESIDENT
Address	PO DRAWER 1375, ANDALUSIA AL 36420
Phone	3343430628
Form and materials	A LETTER OF REQUEST DETAILING THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ENTITY AND THE PROJECT BEING UNDERTAKEN; WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT; OTHER ENTITIES WHO WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT; AMOUNT THAT THE REQUESTING ENTITY WILL BE CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT WHICH THE ENTITY WILL BE REQUESTING FROM THIS FOUNDATION. IN THE NARRATIVE DESCRIBING THE PROJECT, THE ENTITY SHOULD STATE THE START-UP DATE OF THE PROJECT AND THE ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF THE PROJECT. THE ENTITY IS TO INFORM THE FOUNDATION OF THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PICTURES. IN ADDITION TO THE LETTER OF REQUEST, THE TAX EXEMPT ENTITY SHOULD ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: 1. LIST OF THE ENTITY'S CURRENT OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2. COPY OF ENTITY'S 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER. 3. ENTITY'S LAST YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 4. ENTITY'S LAST FORM 990 OR FORM 990-EZ SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
Deadlines	REQUESTS TO THE FOUNDATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST, NOVEMBER 30TH, FEBRUARY 2
Restrictions	THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE SEEKS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE CULTIVATION AND GROWTH OF FORESTS AS A NATURAL RESOURCE, AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SYSTEMATIC FOREST MANAGEMENT INFORMATION FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TIMBER PRODUCTS AND AT THE SAME TIME PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF SUCH NATURAL RESOURCES, AND TO FOSTER ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CO-EXISTENCE BETWEEN TIMBER RESOURCES AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF HUMAN, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PATTERNS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO CONSIDERS SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF FORESTRY,WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT; SOUTHERN PREPARATORY ACADEMY; AND GOVERNMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES, EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND CHARITABLE ENTITIES, ALL WITHIN COVINGTON COUNTY, AL.

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.

Education7
Arts & Culture5
Environment4
Children & Youth3
Health3
Veterans3

Where it gives

0% of grants went outside Alabama.

Alabama42

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Lbw Community College	Andalusia, AL	Construction of admin building	$375,000
Crossover Anchored With Christ	Opp, AL	Renovations & upgrades to building	$151,450
Auburn University Foundation	Auburn, AL	Dorms @ forestry ed center	$150,000
Andalusia Kiwanis Club Foundation	Andalusia, AL	New bldg facade & ticket office	$75,000
Bethesda House Inc	Andalusia, AL	Operating & capital asset costs	$52,500
Mizell Memorial Hospital	Opp, AL	Optimizing IV pump safety w/software	$35,000
Southern Preparatory Academy	Camp Hill, AL	Dining hall revitalization project	$35,000
Liberty Learning Foundation Inc	Huntsville, AL	Civic & character development	$31,860
Discovering Al Museum	Tuscaloosa, AL	Promote natural science/conservation	$25,000
The Full Tummy Project of Cov Cnty	Andalusia, AL	Hunger & food needs of children	$25,000
Lower Alabama Arts Coalition	Andalusia, AL	Art supplies, mural project & choir	$25,000
Opp Cultural Arts Center	Opp, AL	Supplies for art classes, art show	$22,000
Covington Historical Society	Andalusia, AL	Renovation of three notch museum	$21,000
Cater 2 Cops	Dadeville, AL	Retreats for police officers & famil	$20,000
Covington County Schools	Andalusia, AL	Pleasant home school-ffa string band	$20,000
Fresh Air Family	Birmingham, AL	Gross out camp/hands-on science camp	$20,000
Covington County Schools	Andalusia, AL	Pleasant home school-girls' basketba	$17,000
The Longleaf Alliance Inc	Andalusia, AL	Raiser's edge nxt data mgmt sys	$16,000
Covington County Schools	Andalusia, AL	Fleeta jr high-stage curtain	$15,000
Cov Cnty Coop Extension Service	Andalusia, AL	Support for 4-H program year 2025/26	$15,000
Faith Broadcasting Inc	Montgomery, AL	Broadcast software & hardware upgrad	$14,500
America's Heroes Enjoying Recreatio	Tuskegee, AL	Veterans' therapy support	$14,100
Housing Authority City of Opp	Opp, AL	Inspire & empower residents	$14,000
Mizell Memorial Hospital	Opp, AL	Microsoft sql software for IV pump	$13,500
Easter Seals Camp Ascca	Jacksons Gap, AL	Rec area at pickleball courts	$12,500
Covington County Schools	Andalusia, AL	Cov cnty choral company	$12,000
Sav-A-Life of Covington County Inc	Andalusia, AL	Assistance with operating costs	$10,000
Andalusia H S Scholarship Fdn	Andalusia, AL	Scholarships for ahs students	$10,000
Meredith's Miracles Inc	Andalusia, AL	Financial support sick/injured child	$10,000
Cov Cnty Forestry Planning	Andalusia, AL	Red level schoolyard forest	$8,000
Imagination Library Inc	Andalusia, AL	Distribution of age-appropriate book	$7,500
South Central Al Mental Health	Andalusia, AL	Play, learn, thrive project	$7,500
Andalusia Ballet Assoc	Andalusia, AL	Sponsor performers & guest dancers	$6,000
Andalusia Community Christmas	Andalusia, AL	Christmas for community children	$5,000
Covington Veterans Foundation	Andalusia, AL	Recognize & honor local veterans	$5,000
Covington Region Honor Flight	Andalusia, AL	Veterans' flight to washington, DC	$5,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes	Montgomery, AL	Admin, teacher & coaches family retr	$5,000
Al Junior Miss Scholarship Fdn Inc	Montgomery, AL	Distinguished young women-cov cnty	$5,000
Cov Cnty Forestry Planning	Andalusia, AL	2024 fall landowners tour	$3,500
Cov Cnty Forestry Planning	Andalusia, AL	2025 forestry mgmt & herbicide semin	$3,000
Volunteers of America Southeast	Mobile, AL	Holiday gifts, apartment occupants	$3,000
Cov Cnty Forestry Planning	Andalusia, AL	Treasure forest landowners banquet	$2,500

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$1,323,410	42
2023	$1,222,830	45
2022	$1,340,950	50

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349102834
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0812726
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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