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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 63-1221994

Arthur M Britton Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Montgomery, AL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 41 grants and $159,950 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $159,950

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $2,012,993
  • Tax year 2023

    $257,500

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $1,853,808
  • Tax year 2022

    $167,850

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $1,813,835
  • Tax year 2021

    $188,350

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $1,877,824
  • Tax year 2020

    $164,475

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $1,849,692
  • Tax year 2019

    $266,761

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $1,910,040
  • Tax year 2018

    $234,300

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $2,087,667

Grants paid in 2024

41 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. First Baptist ChurchMontgomery, AL

    Religious organization

    $52,450
  2. YMCAMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $11,200
  3. Medical Outreach MinistriesMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $10,200
  4. Service Dogs AlabamaHope Hull, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $10,100
  5. River Region United WayMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $10,000
  6. Valiant Cross AcademyMontgomery, AL

    Educational organization

    $10,000
  7. Partners in Catholic EducationMontgomery, AL

    Educational organization

    $7,500
  8. Montgomery Christian SchoolMontgomery, AL

    Educational organization

    $5,200
  9. Alabama Shakespeare FestivalMontgomery, AL

    Governmental, civic, and cultural development organization

    $5,000
  10. Catholic Charities AppealMontgomery, AL

    Religious organization

    $4,500
  11. Baptist Health Care FoundationMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $4,000
  12. Respite for All FoundationMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $3,500
  13. Embrace Alabama KidsMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $3,000
  14. Cancer Wellness FoundationMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $3,000
  15. Stephen Stiller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  16. Adullam International MinistriesWetumpka, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $2,500
  17. Cope Pregnancy CenterMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $2,000
  18. Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsMontgomery, AL

    Governmental, civic, and cultural development organization

    $1,600
  19. MacoaMontgomery, AL

    Governmental, civic, and cultural development organization

    $1,500
  20. Macoa - Meals on WheelsMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $1,500
  21. Hospice of MontgomeryMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $1,500
  22. John Ed Mathison Leadership MinistriesMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $1,000
  23. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory SchoolMontgomery, AL

    Educational organization

    $1,000
  24. Boys & Girls Clubs of the River RegionMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $1,000
  25. Montgomery Symphony OrchestraMontgomery, AL

    Governmental, civic, and cultural development organization

    $1,000
  26. Montgomery Humane SocietyMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $550
  27. St John's Episcopal ChurchMontgomery, AL

    Religious organization

    $400
  28. Venison ProvisionsShorter, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $350
  29. Tukabatchee Area CouncilMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $300
  30. Cloverdale PlayhouseMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $250
  31. Montgomery County Historical SocietyMontgomery, AL

    Governmental, civic, and cultural development organization

    $250
  32. Alabama Christian Academy Scholarship Endowment FundMontgomery, AL

    Educational organization

    $200
  33. Mane (montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians)Pike Road, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $150
  34. Children's HarborEclectic, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $100
  35. Church of the AscensionMontgomery, AL

    Religious organization

    $100
  36. Glynwood Baptist ChurchPrattville, AL

    Religious organization

    $100
  37. Grace Episcopal ChurchPike Road, AL

    Religious organization

    $100
  38. Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer FoundationBirmingham, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $100
  39. St Lukes FoundationMontgomery, AL

    Religious organization

    $100
  40. Medical Alumni Association Operating FundBirmingham, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $100
  41. Heart of Alabama Food BankMontgomery, AL

    To support charitable organization for their exempt purpose.

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education2 grants $15,20027% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $13,80025% of the total
  3. Animals2 grants $10,65019% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $10,00018% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $2,5004% of the total
  6. Arts and culture3 grants $2,1004% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $1,5003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Alabama40 grants $157,450
  2. New York1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Arthur M BrittonPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Maureen BrittonVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Beverly G McKinneySECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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