The Sybil Smith Foundation
Historical FunderMobile, Alabama · EIN 47-2963339 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $46,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CAROL HUNTER |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 ST JOSEPH STREET, MOBILE AL 36602 |
| Phone | 2514320208 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM; LETTERS TO OUTLINE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
12% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | Mobile, AL | Community welfare | $300,000 |
| Northwest Florida Ballet | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Arts, culture, and humanities | $50,000 |
| Alabama School of Math and Science | Mobile, AL | Education | $46,000 |
| Monroe County Heritage Museum | Monroeville, AL | Arts, culture, and humanities | $33,169 |
| Mobile Botanical Gardens | Mobile, AL | Community welfare | $12,500 |
| Mobile Museum of Art | Mobile, AL | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Providence Foundation | Mobile, AL | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Alabama | Mobile, AL | Community welfare | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $466,669 | 8 |
| 2023 | $465,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101692
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2963339
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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