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EIN 81-2280513

The 1857 Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Mobile
State
Alabama
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
Description
The 1857 Foundation preserves the historic or architectural character of Mobile, Alabama by acquiring and restoring significant properties and promoting appreciation for them. It preserves, restores, and maintains historically or architecturally significant real properties.
Total revenues
$66,789
2023
Total expenses
$4,382
2023
Total assets
$1,955,634
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The 1857 Foundation

To preserve, restore and maintain historically or architecturally significant real properties.

Who funds The 1857 Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$400

Personnel at The 1857 Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
James M AlexanderPresident$0
James R CoxTreasurer and Director$0
David L WallaceSecretary and Director$0
Alton R BrownVice President and Director / Vice - President and Director$0
Ander IIIPresident

Financials for The 1857 Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$135,103
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,572
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-68,812
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,074
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$66,789

Form 990s for The 1857 Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-18990View PDF
2021-122022-09-10990View PDF
2020-122022-05-17990View PDF
2019-122022-03-14990View PDF
2018-122019-12-16990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
February 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 628
Mobile, AL 36601
Metro area
Mobile, AL
County
Mobile County, AL
Website URL
1857foundation.org/ 
Phone
(251) 639-9111
IRS details
EIN
81-2280513
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A80: Historical Societies, Historical Preservation
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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