Wordsmiths Inc
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 46-1987147 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$10K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$64K
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GINNY P ASHE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1234 GLEN VIEW ROAD, BIRMINGHAM AL 35222 |
| Phone | 2056168886 |
| GIN@GINPHILLIPS.COM | |
| Form and materials | AN APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE. |
| Deadlines | MAY 30 OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO STUDENTS IN THE BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM OR OTHER LOCAL SCHOOLS WHERE THE PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS ON FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES IS OVER 70 PERCENT AND WHO DESIRE TO IMPROVE THEIR CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS IS LIMITED TO 16 STUDENTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($10,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $2,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511929349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1987147
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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