The Mary Lou Gedel Foundation
Invitation OnlyPrattville, Alabama · EIN 63-1254471 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$240K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army of Marietta Oh | Marietta, OH | General fund | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | General fund | $70,000 |
| Nys College of Human Ecology at Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General fund | $70,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $217,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349103380
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1254471
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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