Quick Summary
Name: J.L. Bedsole Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,776,490 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not specified - Variable |
| Average Grant | $22,346 |
| Application Method | Rolling with Fixed Deadlines (5 times/year) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.jlbedsolefoundation.org
- Email: info@jlbedsolefoundation.org, chrislee@jlbedsolefoundation.org (grant inquiries)
- Phone: (251) 432-3369
- Fax: (251) 432-1134
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1137, Mobile, AL 36633
- Physical Address: 450 St. Louis St., Mobile, AL 36602
Geographic Focus
Five counties in Southwest Alabama:
- Mobile County
- Baldwin County
- Clarke County
- Monroe County
- Washington County
Funding Priorities
- Education: Elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions; scholarships for Alabama students
- Health & Human Services: Hospitals, health institutions, welfare agencies, care for aged, blind, sick, or needy
- Arts & Culture: Arts and cultural initiatives
- Economic Development: Community and economic development projects
- Youth Programs: Boys' and girls' health camps, playgrounds
- Research Institutions: Schools, universities, colleges, and research institutions
Preference given to:
- Projects with permanent, enduring community benefits
- Diverse collaborative projects
- Organizations with sound fiscal management
- Projects with multiple funding sources
- Programs serving underserved populations, economically disadvantaged, or rural communities
What They Don't Fund
- Grants to individuals (except through scholarship program)
- Organizations/programs outside the five-county service area
- Organizations outside Alabama
- Endowments (ordinarily)
- Serial pledges or grants (ordinarily)
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as public charities or governmental units
Application Method
Process: Online grant application portal through foundation website
Deadlines: Grants committee meets five times per year (February, April, June, September, December). Applications due on the first of the month preceding each meeting (January 1, March 1, May 1, August 1, November 1).
Contact for Questions: chrislee@jlbedsolefoundation.org
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