Foundations that fund arts and culture in Alabama
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Alabama in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Daniel Foundation of Alabama
- $75,000 to Mcwane Science Center, Birmingham: Charitable
- $50,000 to Alabama Symphonic Association Inc, Birmingham: Charitable
- $40,000 to Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan: Charitable
How to apply: Please see our website
Deadlines: Please see our website
Restrictions: Please see our website
Hearin - Chandler Foundation C/O Thomas B Van Antwerp Trustee
- $100,000 to Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile: Capital
- $100,000 to Historic Restoration Society Inc, Mobile: Operating
- $50,000 to Mobile Symphony, Mobile: Operating fund
How to apply: Letter format - 501(c)(3) org - purpose of grant - history of organization
Deadlines: October 1 of each year
Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation
- $71,000 to Rev Birmingham, Birmingham: Operating support of organization
- $40,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company, Birmingham: Operating support of organization
- $22,500 to The Flourish Alabama, Birmingham: Operating support of organization
How to apply: Please contact the foundation for information on how to submit a grant request
Deadlines: Please contact the foundation for information on how to submit a grant request
Restrictions: Please contact the foundation for information on how to submit a grant request
Wiregrass Foundation
- $25,000 to Alabama Dance Works, Dothan: Adw technology and supplies grant
- $19,000 to Dale County Performing Arts Council, Ozark: New led lighting
- $10,000 to Wiregrass Museum of Art, Dothan: Art summer camp outreach
How to apply: Apply online at www.wiregrassfoundation.org
Restrictions: Grants are limited to programs that will have a significant, measurable impact on the health, education, and quality of life within a 50 mile radius of dothan, alabama.
The Hugh Kaul Foundation
- $150,000 to Birmingham Landmarks, Birmingham: General operating
- $30,000 to State of Alabama Ballet Inc, Birmingham: General operating
- $30,000 to Opera Birmingham, Birmingham: General operating
How to apply: See statement attached
Deadlines: See statement attached
Restrictions: Limited to charitable organizations in the greater birmingham metropolitan area or in clay or coosa counties, al
Robert R Meyer Foundation
- $100,000 to Birmingham Landmarks, Birmingham: General operating
- $75,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company, Birmingham: General operating
- $30,000 to State of Alabama Ballet Inc, Birmingham: General operating
How to apply: Request application
Deadlines: Spring and fall deadlines
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
Cd Helen and Jeff Glaze Foundation
- $5,000 to Alabama Writers Forum, Montgomery: Education
- $4,000 to Centre for the Living Arts, Mobile: Education
- $4,000 to Mobile Symphony, Mobile: Community welfare
How to apply: No prescribed form; letter to outline request
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $5,000 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Alabama Symphonic Association Inc, Birmingham: Organization's charitable purpose
- $3,500 to State of Alabama Ballet, Birmingham: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
Crampton Trust #1255000731 Regions Bank Trustee
- $75,000 to Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile: Programming outreach and community engagement during juan logan's elegies exhibition
- $75,000 to Explore Center Inc, Mobile: Programming, exhibitions, and operations
- $10,000 to Mobile Symphony, Mobile: Music education programs
How to apply: No prescribed form
Restrictions: Only section 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations and which are located in that part of southwest alabama, including the counties of baldwin, clarke, escambia, mobile, monroe, and washington.
The Gratitude Foundation
- $25,000 to Space One Eleven, Birmingham: Civic
- $20,000 to Greater Birmingham Arts Education Collaborative, Birmingham: Education
- $15,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company, Birmingham: Civic
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: Limited to charitable, religious, scientific, literacy or educational purposes within birmingham and its surrounding areas.
The Solon and Martha Dixon Fd
- $25,000 to Lower Alabama Arts Coalition, Andalusia: Art supplies, mural project & choir
- $22,000 to Opp Cultural Arts Center, Opp: Supplies for art classes, art show
- $6,000 to Faith Broadcasting Inc, Montgomery: Transmitter site fence, billboard
How to apply: A letter of request detailing the tax exempt purpose of the entity and the project being undertaken; who will benefit from the project; other entities who will be participating in the project; amount that the requesting entity will be contributing to the project and the amount...
Deadlines: Requests to the foundation should be submitted on or before september 1st, november 30th, february 2
Restrictions: The foundation's charitable purpose seeks to support and promote the cultivation and growth of forests as a natural resource, and to support and promote educational activities which develop and implement systematic forest management...
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema, Birmingham: General operating
- $10,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company, Birmingham: General operating
- $5,000 to Mason Music Foundation, Vestavia: General operating
How to apply: One page cover letter addressed to the trust signed by your board director or chair outlining grant purpose
Deadlines: March 1st and september 1st
Restrictions: Limited to the greater birmingham area
Betty R Mcgowin Charitable Trust Regions Bank Trust Department
- $7,000 to Gulf Coast Steinway Society, Mobile: Charitable contribution
- $1,500 to Air Artists Inc, Andalusia: Charitable contribution
- $1,000 to Montgomery Chamber Music Organization, Montgomery: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Letters of request should be submitted to the committee for review.
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $195,000 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc, Montgomery: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $45,000 to State of Alabama Ballet Inc, Birmingham: General operating support for dance productions and activities
- $15,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company, Birmingham: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
John and Joyce Caddell Foundation
- $60,000 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $30,000 to Alabama Dance Theatre, Montgomery: Unrestricted charitable grant
- $10,000 to Cloverdale Playhouse, Montgomery: Unrestricted charitable grant
How to apply: Application in writing. Should include history and mission of organization.
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Holle Family Foundation
- $50,250 to Flourish Alabama, Birmingham: Arts/cultural center support
- $14,848 to Firehouse Community Arts Center, Birmingham: Studio equipment to complete arts and general support
- $10,000 to Birmingham Black Radio Museum, Birmingham: General support
How to apply: Organizations interested in applying for a grant can access the online grant application as well as the grantee guidelines at www.hollefamilyfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Applications become available on august 1st annually for projects beginning january 1st.
Restrictions: Refer to grantee guidelines at www.hollefamilyfoundation.org.
Hill Crest Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Mcwane Science Center, Birmingham: Support
- $25,000 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery: Support
- $10,000 to Rev Birmingham, Birmingham: Support
How to apply: Applications should be in written form and include information regarding the purpose of the application and the entity making the application.
Restrictions: All grants are made only to tax-exempt organizations. Most beneficiaries have programs within the state of alabama.
The Ben May Charitable Trust Hancock Whitney Bank Successor Trustee
- $25,000 to Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery: 2025 production of hamlet
- $5,000 to Alabama Contemporary Art Center, Mobile: 2024 education programs
- $5,000 to Prestwick Preservation Society, Leroy: General purposes
How to apply: Letter application along with copy of the irs tax exemption letter
United Bank Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Fairhope Film Festival, Fairhope: For general operating support
- $10,000 to Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre, Daphne: For general operating support
- $6,300 to Dance Without Limits Foundation, Mobile: For general operating support
How to apply: All applications should be submitted in writing and include details as to the nature of the charity
Deadlines: Applications need to be received prior to the calendar year in which the contributions are made.
Restrictions: Benefits primarily persons or charitable organizations located in the communities in which the bank has offices
Rucker & Margaret Agee Fund Ua
- $3,000 to Alabama Symphonic Association Inc, Birmingham: General operating
- $1,000 to Space One Eleven, Birmingham: General operating
- $1,000 to Studio By the Tracks, Irondale: General operating
How to apply: By letter
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile: Unrestricted contribution
- $1,000 to Mobile Symphony, Mobile: Unrestricted contribution
- $1,000 to Mobile Opera, Mobile: Unrestricted contribution
How to apply: Letter detailing request and information on the organization.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, etc.
Pleiad Foundation
- $50,000 to Metropolitan Arts Center, Birmingham: To promote charitable cause
- $2,500 to State of Alabama Ballet, Birmingham: To promote charitable cause
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives
- $18,043 to Muscle Shoals Songwriters Foundation, Athens: For program use/fundraising efforts for program use.
- $12,395 to Muscle Shoals Music Association, Muscle Shoals: For program use/fundraising efforts for program use.
How to apply: Applications can be submitted via gibson.submittable.com/submit
Deadlines: Donation requests are reviewed on a monthly basis after the end of each month.
Restrictions: Awards benefit those who bring education or healing through music specific programs where guitar is used.
Mw Smith Jr Foundation
- $24,500 to Fairhope Film Festival, Fairhope: Community promotion of arts
- $2,000 to Friends of the Swift Coles Historic Home, Montrose: Community welfare
How to apply: No prescribed form; letter to outline request
The Eppes - Jefferson Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Alabama Symphonic Association Inc, Birmingham: Music Experiences/Education for Coosa County Students
- $5,000 to Alabama Symphonic Association Inc, Birmingham: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: See www.e-jfoundation.com for information on grant process
Restrictions: Without limiting foundation discretion, consideration is most often given to support for the arts, education, and historical preservation
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