The Ernestine L Lenoir Charitable Trust
Historical FunderButler, Alabama · EIN 31-6632596 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $28,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL E WILLIAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 32, BUTLER AL 36904 |
| Phone | 2054592152 |
| MICHWIL@TDS.NET | |
| Form and materials | FOUNDATION APPLICATIONS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST |
| 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
14% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Al Foundation | Livingston, AL | Endowed scholarships for nursing students | $52,000 |
| Choctaw Co Community Develop Found | Butler, AL | Support high school bank programs and jag program | $28,000 |
| University of Mobile | Eight Mile, AL | Endowed scholarships for nursing students | $25,000 |
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra | Mobile, AL | Support of the music arts | $15,000 |
| Choctaw County Arts Council | Butler, AL | Support local arts for children | $10,000 |
| Ms Arts and Entertainment Center | Meridian, MS | Fund raiser for the arts | $7,500 |
| Choctaw Alabama Paws Inc | Butler, AL | Humane treatment of animals | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Symphony Orchestra | Mobile, AL | Support of the music arts | $15,000 |
| University of West Al Foundation | Livingston, AL | Endowed scholarships for nursing students | $10,000 |
| Ms Arts and Entertainment Center | Meridian, MS | Fund raiser for the arts | $7,500 |
| Choctaw Alabama Paws Inc | Butler, AL | Humane treatment of animals | $5,000 |
| Choctaw County Arts Council | Butler, AL | Support local arts for children | $5,000 |
| University of Mobile | Eight Mile, AL | Endowed scholarships for nursing students | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $83,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513209349100256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6632596
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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