William Griffin Besant Memorial Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTuscaloosa, Alabama · EIN 85-4370241 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$51K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
16% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Mountain Brook, AL | General Operations | $26,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | Gadsden, AL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Eagle's Wings | Coker, AL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude's | Memphis, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Sendme Refuge Inc | Vermont, AL | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Free Will Baptist Children's Home | Eldridge, AL | General Operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349100744
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4370241
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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