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The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation is a private trust based in DECATUR, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1984. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have decreased from $9.3M in 2011 to $7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Alabama. According to available records, The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $56K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation reported 74 individual grants totaling $1.0 million in 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $56,250. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $648,197 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in AL (40 of 74), followed by VA (6) and SC (6). In total the foundation's grantees span 11 states. Of its 37 distinct grantees, 100 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Frontline Missions International ($112,500), Gospel Fellowship Association ($100,000) and Mount Abarim Baptist Mission ($77,000).
Computed from 74 individual grant records (2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 11 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$56K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AL, SC, VA.
The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation has distributed a total of $1M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $56K.
The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Melvin And Virginia Hutson Foundation is headquartered in DECATUR, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen W Truitt | PRESIDENT | $51K | $0 | $51K |
| Mike Steryous | VP/SECRETARY | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Kenton Steryous | TREASURER | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project RescueCHARITABLE | Decatur, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Frontline Missions InternationalCHARITABLE | Taylors, SC | $56K | 2022 |
| Gospel Fellowship AssociationCHARITABLE | Greenville, SC | $50K | 2022 |
| Mount Abarim Baptist MissionCHARITABLE | Arlington, TX | $39K | 2022 |
| Open Doors UsaCHARITABLE | Merrifield, VA | $27K | 2022 |
| Greentree GlobalCHARITABLE | Taylors, SC | $26K | 2022 |
| The Friends Of Israel Gospel MinistCHARITABLE | Bellmawr, NJ | $23K | 2022 |
| Dare For More Ministries IncCHARITABLE | Chattanooga, TN | $20K | 2022 |
| The Voice Of The MartyrCHARITABLE | Bartlesville, OK | $18K | 2022 |
| Beltline Church Of ChristCHARITABLE | Decatur, AL | $15K | 2022 |
| Heritage Christian UniversityCHARITABLE | Florence, AL | $15K | 2022 |
| Encounter RevivalCHARITABLE | Harrisburg, PA | $15K | 2022 |
| Flint Church Of ChristCHARITABLE | Decatur, AL | $15K | 2022 |
| Baptist Mid-Missions FoundationCHARITABLE | Cleveland, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Baptist World MissionCHARITABLE | Decatur, AL | $14K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater DecCHARITABLE | Decatur, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Agape Of North AlabamaCHARITABLE | Madison, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Biblical Ministries WorldwideCHARITABLE | Lawrenceville, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| Highland Park Church Of ChristCHARITABLE | Muscle Shoals, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| National Theological College & SemiCHARITABLE | Lexington, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| ChildhavenCHARITABLE | Cullman, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Mayfair Church Of ChristCHARITABLE | Huntsville, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Alta MonsCHARITABLE | Shawville, VA | $9K | 2022 |
| International Partnership MinistrieCHARITABLE | Hanover, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Shenandoah Baptist ChurchCHARITABLE | Roanoke, VA | $6K | 2022 |
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