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Nonprofit · EIN 63-6017803

BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION

Also known as BELLINGRATH GARDEN DIVISON

Tax-exempt · THEODORE, AL 36582

Financials

$5.7M$4.7M2023$7.9M$6.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$7,932,987$6,726,454$1,206,533$102,461,900$108,052$102,353,848
December 31, 2023990$5,679,125$4,738,499$940,626$99,105,944$95,879$99,010,065
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,932,987
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,483,954
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,961,120
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$127,520
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$136,510
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$440,060
Accounting fees
$32,013
Program services (functional)
$5,961,120
Management and general (functional)
$765,334

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$99,105,944
Total assets, end of year
$102,461,900
Total liabilities, end of year
$108,052
Net assets, end of year
$102,353,848
Publicly traded securities
$97,170,382
Net assets with donor restrictions
$102,353,848
Gross receipts
$29,366,785
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1950
State of legal domicile
AL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
REGIONS BANKCORP. TRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
2$0$0$162,199
WILLIAM E BARRICKFORMER TRUSTEE/EXEC DIR
Former
0$0$153,420$0
WILLIAM T SMITHWECK JRSECRETARY
Officer
40$0$82,870$3,976
SIDNEY WEINACKERSECRETARY
Officer
40$0$45,832$6,470
WALTER EDGARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
GEORGE GARZON JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
PRESTON BOLTCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
ROBERT BAKER JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
HELEN MEAHERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
REGIONS BANKCORP. TRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
2$0$0$166,033
WILLIAM E BARRICKFORMER TRUSTEE/EXEC DIR
Former
0$0$140,431$0
SIDNEY WEINACKERSECRETARY
Officer
40$0$72,528$7,312
ROBERT BAKER JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$2,000$0$0
WALTER EDGARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
GEORGE GARZON JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
PRESTON BOLTCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0
HELEN MEAHERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$1,000$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12401 BELLINGRATH GARDENS RD, THEODORE, AL 36582-8460
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PRESTON BOLT, 12401 BELLINGRATH GARDENS RD, THEODORE, AL 36582
Signed the 990
PRESTON BOLT, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(251) 438-8387
Return prepared by
SMITH DUKES & BUCKALEW LLP

Mission

PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF BELLINGRATH GARDENS AND HOME FOR EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN COLLEGES AND CHURCHES ALL AS PROVIDED IN THE ENTITY'S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DISTRIBUTION OF TOTAL RETURN DISTRIBUTABLE AMOUNT FROM TRUST TO TWO CHURCHES, THREE COLLEGES AND BELLINGRATH GARDENS & HOME FOUNDATION.
    Expenses $5,961,120 · grants $5,961,120

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
63-6017803
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$102,461,900
Income (IRS master file)
$29,366,785

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$7,932,987$6,726,454$102,461,900IRS
990December 2023$5,679,125$4,738,499$99,105,944XML
990December 2022$5,938,781$7,617,273$90,894,971IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 63-6017803).

Questions about BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION is 63-6017803.
Is BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
Are donations to BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PRESTON BOLT.
Who are the officers and directors of BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 5 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,932,987, expenses of $6,726,454 and total assets of $102,461,900 at year end.

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