The John W Laidlaw Foundation
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 63-1146267 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $25,968.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANK D BROWN |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 W I-65 SERVICE ROAD N SUITE 400, MOBILE AL 36608 |
| Phone | 2514106700 |
| Form and materials | LETTER INDICATING DETAILS OF REQUEST, INCLUDING LETTER FROM INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INDICATING STATUS AS 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON, BUT NOT LIMITED, TO ORGANIZATIONS DEALING WITH EDUCATION AND THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN MOBILE COUNTY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port City Church of Christ | Mobile, AL | General fund | $27,000 |
| Universtity of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | General fund | $25,968 |
| Light of the Village | Prichard, AL | General fund | $5,500 |
| Agape of Central Al | Montgomery, AL | General fund | $500 |
| Mobile Baykeeper | Mobile, AL | General fund | $300 |
| Mission of Hope | Mobile, AL | General fund | $250 |
| Salem Church of Christ | Florence, AL | General fund | $240 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,758 | 7 |
| 2023 | $40,530 | 10 |
| 2022 | $77,051 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611539349100766
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1146267
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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