BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION

THEODORE, AL

Fort Conde 1743 This French plan of Mobile shows proposed improvements for Fort Condé. A legend in the plan indicates proposals to repair, demolish, or construct quarters.

Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C.

<a href="https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3974m.lh000861/?r=0.15,0.216,0.532,0.423,0" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.loc.gov/resource/g3974m.lh000861/?r=0.15,0.216,0.532,...</a> — Fort Conde 1743 Credit: Eli Dark

The Bellingrath-Morse Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Theodore, Alabama. It was founded by Walter and Bessie Bellingrath in 1935 and is dedicated to preserving and maintaining the Bellingrath Gardens and Home, a historic estate that spans over 65 acres along the Fowl River.

The foundation's primary mission is to educate visitors about the beauty and history of the Bellingrath estate and to promote environmental conservation and horticultural excellence. The estate features a wide variety of gardens, including azaleas, camellias, roses, and a beautiful conservatory filled with tropical plants.

In addition to the gardens, the Bellingrath home is also open for public tours. The home, which was designed by architect George Rogers, is a stunning example of southern architecture and is filled with original furnishings and artwork.

The Bellingrath-Morse Foundation also offers educational programs, workshops, and events throughout the year, including gardening seminars, photography classes, and holiday light displays.

Overall, the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation is an important cultural and educational institution in Alabama, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and history of one of the state's most treasured landmarks.

BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in THEODORE AL. US MID #8400100417

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 4,429,239 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

The Driftwood a driftin' Photo of street flooding after Hurricane Betsey, taken 13 Sept 1965. Looking north at the junction of N. Royal and Adams, at left is the Driftwood Tavern, Holmes &amp; Co at 357 N Royal and Johnson Motors at 365 N. Royal. Across the street is Neese Lumber at 350 N Royal and R.P. McDavid Electrical supplies at 418 N. Royal. This area would now be located in the center roadway medium of the new Water Street at Adams.

Photo by Tony Manuppelli

Sweep of the Bay. Fairhope, Alabama. 2024.

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BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION
12401 BELLINGRATH GARDENS RD
THEODORE
AL
36582-8460

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MID #	8400100417
Name	BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION
Alternate Name	BELLINGRATH-MORSE FOUNDATION
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	636017803
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	40,791,638
REVENUE	4,429,239
LAT/LONG	30.430021, -88.159469
CODES	FIPS State Code: 01 FIPS County Code: 097 US Census Tract: 007201 US Census Block: 1090