The John Russell Thomas Foundation
Private foundation · Eclectic, AL · EIN 63-1214388 · reported 2023–2025
18grants reported
$9,500median award
$2,000lower quartile
$300smallest grant
$270Ktotal paid
2states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 4 of its 18 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $46K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University OF Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | $105,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Training Center INC | Mountain Brook, AL | $37,500 |
| Central Alabama Community College | Childersburg, AL | $25,000 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Training Center INC | Mountain Brook, AL | $15,000 |
| Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church | Alexander City, AL | $12,500 |
| Steps Ministries | Birmingham, AL | $12,000 |
| Steps Ministries | Birmingham, AL | $11,000 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | Alexander City, AL | $10,000 |
| Steps Ministries | Birmingham, AL | $10,000 |
| The University OF Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | $9,000 |
| The Center for Executive Leadershiop | Birmingham, AL | $6,000 |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, TN | $5,000 |
| Alexander City Chamber OF Commerce | Alexander City, AL | $5,000 |
| The Center for Executive Leadershiop | Birmingham, AL | $3,000 |
| Baylor School | Chattanooga, TN | $2,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Eclectic, AL | $1,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Eclectic, AL | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts | Vestavia Hills, AL | $300 |
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