Quick Summary
Name: Ben May Charitable Trust Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,349,233 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 (typical, based on sample grants) |
| Average Grant | ~$22,119 (61 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | Letter of Inquiry |
Contact Details
Address: c/o Mr. Kenneth E. Niemeyer, P.O. Drawer 1628, Mobile, AL 36633-1628 Trustee: Hancock Whitney Bank (Successor Trustee) Website: http://benmaycharitable.com/ Phone: 1-800-448-8812 (Hancock Whitney Bank)
Geographic Focus
Nationwide with emphasis on Alabama, particularly the Mobile area.
Funding Priorities
- Education
- Religious organizations (Jewish, Christian, and Protestant organizations)
- Arts and culture
- Scientific purposes
- Charitable uses determined by the Distribution Committee
The Trust was established for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes selected by a Distribution Committee in its absolute discretion.
What They Don't Fund
- Grants to individuals
Application Method
Letter of inquiry to: c/o Mr. Kenneth E. Niemeyer, P.O. Drawer 1628, Mobile, AL 36633-1628
The Trust is a private foundation with Hancock Whitney Bank serving as successor trustee. Applications are reviewed by a Distribution Committee.
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