Fred Schelben Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 64-6143417
Foundation Overview
Based in Birmingham, AL, Fred Schelben Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $150,579 to organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $2,700, with a median award of $720.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 13 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
92% of all grants are concentrated in Mississippi, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Mississippi, funding concentrates in Greenville (75%), Jackson (8%), Ridgeland (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 23% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (60%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Fred Schelben Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Delta Center Stage | $250 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| American Diabetes Association | $150 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,250 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $450 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Delta Center Stage | $250 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Association | $150 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,250 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $450 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Delta Center Stage | $250 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| American Diabetes Association | $150 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,250 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $450 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,150 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,350 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Delta Symphony Association | $100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,150 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,350 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Delta Symphony Association | $100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,150 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,350 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Delta Symphony Association | $100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Community Counseling Center | $850 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $250 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,150 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,350 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $950 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Delta Symphony Association | $100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $1,000 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $700 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Community Counseling Center | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,700 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $1,000 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $700 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Community Counseling Center | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,700 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $800 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $700 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Community Counseling Center | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,200 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $800 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $900 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Delta Center Stage | $300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| American Red Cross | $700 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Community Counseling Center | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,400 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,200 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2019 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2019 |
| Greenville Junior Auxiliary | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Delta's Children Museum | $700 | Greenvilee, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,060 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mississippi Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Delta Center Stage | $450 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $825 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Greater Greenville Area Habitat | $1,110 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Our House Inc | $650 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Delta Symphony Association | $140 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Community Counseling Center | $1,120 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| St Jude Children's Research | $315 | Memphis, TN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Washington | $2,300 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $2,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Delta Aquatics Club | $100 | Oswego, IL, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Delta Cotton Belles | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Education Foundation Of Greenville Inc | $1,000 | Greenville, MS, US | General Support | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $150 | Forest, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| American Diabetes Association | $200 | Ridgeland, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $800 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club Of Washington Co | $2,040 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Chickasaw Council | $344 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Community Counseling Service | $1,100 | West Point, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Delta Center Stage | $600 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Delta Children's Museum | $660 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Greater Greenville Area Habitat For Humanity | $1,260 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Greenville Junior Auxilliary | $330 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Greenville Symphony | $190 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Hodding Carter Memorial Ymca | $1,100 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| March Of Dimes | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Ms Kidney Foundation | $100 | Jackson, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Our House Inc | $740 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Special Olympics | $170 | Madison, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| St Jude's Children Research | $300 | Memphis, TN, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,660 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| United Way Of Washington County | $1,645 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
| Wetherbee House | $170 | Greenville, MS, US | Support Of Charitable Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Fred Schelben Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 64-6143417 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 11647 Birmingham, AL 35202-1647 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Fred Schelben Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Regions Bank |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | Curtis Buchanan |
| Co-trustee | Walter Barr |
Forms 990-PF
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