The Mildred W Blount Educational and Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderTallassee, Alabama · EIN 63-0817472 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$159K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHIRL MATHIS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 780607, TALLASSEE AL 36078 |
| Phone | 3342837011 |
| Form and materials | PERSONS SEEKING SCHOLARSHIPS SHALL SUBMIT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT, AND AN ESSAY OUTLINING "SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, GOALS AND COLLEGE PLANS...". SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AS DESIGNATED BY EACH SCHOOL. THE SELECTION OF EACH COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED TO THE FOUNDATION. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SHALL SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN WRITING. |
| Deadlines | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 31 EACH YEAR. GRANT REQUESTS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | "THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF THIS CORPORATION ARE GENERALLY TO CONDUCT ITS AFFAIRS AS AN EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE CORPORATION OR FOUNDATION...". STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSIPS MUST ATTEND TALLASSEE HIGH SCHOOL, ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, OR REELTOWN HIGH SCHOOL. ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE GRANTS MUST MAKE AN EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, OR CHARITABLE IMPACT IN THE GREATER TALLASSEE/ECLECTIC AREA IN 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Tuition scholarships | $25,500 |
| Reeltown High School | Notasulga, AL | Assist with start-up of art program | $15,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church | Tallassee, AL | Support of religious programs | $13,500 |
| Community Hospital Foundation | Tallassee, AL | Medical equipment needs | $11,000 |
| Troy University | Troy, AL | Tuition scholarships | $9,000 |
| Tallassee Community Library | Tallassee, AL | Assist with ongoing library needs | $6,600 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Tuition scholarships | $6,000 |
| Mccraney Cottle Arts Council | Tallassee, AL | Support of arts in the community | $5,500 |
| Eclectic Elementary School | Eclectic, AL | Contribution for academic programs | $5,000 |
| Eclectic Middle School | Eclectic, AL | Contribution for academic programs | $5,000 |
| Elmore County High School | Eclectic, AL | Support academic programs | $5,000 |
| Tallassee High School Band | Tallassee, AL | Assist with school band needs | $5,000 |
| Tallassee High School Chorus | Tallassee, AL | Assist with school chorus needs | $5,000 |
| Tallassee Hgih Theatre Dept | Tallassee, AL | Support school theatre needs | $5,000 |
| Community Hospital | Tallassee, AL | To provide nursing scholarships | $4,400 |
| The House of Love and Mercy | Tallassee, AL | Support community services | $4,400 |
| Assoc of Christians in Tallassee for Service | Tallassee, AL | Support community services | $3,300 |
| Eclectic Child Development | Eclectic, AL | Support community services | $3,300 |
| Auburn University of Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Tuition scholarships | $3,000 |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | Tuition scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Mobile | Mobile, AL | Tuition scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Tuition scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Tuition scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of West Alabama | Livingston, AL | Tuition scholarships | $3,000 |
| Life Choice Pregnancy Center | Tallassee, AL | Support community services | $2,300 |
| Eclectic Public Library | Eclectic, AL | Support library needs | $1,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,900 | 26 |
| 2024 | $140,224 | 24 |
| 2023 | $129,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349101732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0817472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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