Foundations that fund education in Alabama
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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
- $112,500 to University Charter School, Livingston: Charitable
- $75,000 to Troy University Foundation, Troy: Charitable
- $75,000 to Troy University Foundation, Troy: Charitable
How to apply: Please see our website
Deadlines: Please see our website
Restrictions: Please see our website
Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation
- $80,000 to Empower Schools of Alabama, Bessemer: Operating support of organization
- $65,000 to A Plus Education Partnership, Montgomery: Operating support of organization
- $50,000 to Breakthrough Charter School, Marion: 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
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $7,500 to Alabama Grocers Education Foundation, Vestavia: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Uab Educational Foundation, Birmingham: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to Auburn University, Auburn: 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...
Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation
- $50,000 to Restoration Academy, Birmingham: General operating
- $50,000 to I3 Academy, Birmingham: Intervention and learning
- $40,000 to Stair of Birmingham, Birmingham: Stair literacy tutoring
How to apply: Please reference the name of the trust in all communications See Footnote
Deadlines: See website: www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/ philanthropy/charitable-trusts.html
Restrictions: See website: www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/ philanthropy/charitable-trusts.html for specific information
Snook Foundation
- $410,000 to Snook Christian Academy, Foley: Funds for education to children
- $77,639 to Snook Christian Academy, Foley: Funds for new fire alarm system
- $10,000 to Baldwin County Education Coalition, Summerdale: To provide supplies for students
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Restrictions: To qualify for funding from the snook foundation applicants must have a current tax exempt status and should operate in the original gulf telephone service area which encompasses north to loxley and stapleton, east to lillian, west to fish...
The Charles Barkley Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Folds of Honor Alabama Chapter, Hoover: General support
- $100,000 to Miles College, Fairfield: Scholarship fund
- $100,000 to Auburn University, Auburn: Scholarship fund
How to apply: See attached application
Robert R Meyer Foundation
- $40,000 to I3 Academy, Birmingham: General operating
- $20,000 to Preschool Partners, Mountain Brk: General operating
- $15,000 to A Plus Education Partnership, Montgomery: General operating
How to apply: Request application
Deadlines: Spring and fall deadlines
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
The Hugh Kaul Foundation
- $25,000 to Birmingham Athletic Partnership, Birmingham: General operating
- $20,000 to Preschool Partners, Mountain Brk: General operating
- $20,000 to Stair of 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
The Solon and Martha Dixon Fd
- $120,000 to Auburn University Foundation, Auburn: Dorms @ forestry ed center
- $50,000 to Andalusia Kiwanis Club Foundation, Andalusia: Ice machine, seal & stripe parking l
- $30,060 to Liberty Learning Foundation Inc, Huntsville: Civic & character development
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...
Hill Crest Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Auburn University, Auburn: Support
- $50,000 to Restoration Academy, Fairfield: Support
- $20,000 to Stair of 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.
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Preschool Partners, Mountain Brk: General operating
- $5,000 to Literacy Council of Central Alabama, Birmingham: General operating
- $5,000 to Breakthrough Birmingham, Birmingham: 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
Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation Attention Susan Jackson
- $630,000 to Blount County Education Foundation Inc, Oneonta: General support
- $562,000 to I3 Academy, Birmingham: General support
- $510,000 to New Schools for Alabama, Birmingham: General support
How to apply: Potential grantees should submit a letter with the following information: -a description of the organization for which the funds are sought -how the requested funds will be used -timeliness for the funding and implementation of the project -how success will be measured for the...
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
- $200,000 to Ascte Foundation, Huntsville: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $1,240 to Monte Sano Elementary Pta, Huntsville: General operating grants & matching gifts.
- $1,000 to Major Virtual Innovations, Madison: General operating grants & matching gifts.
How to apply: Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total.
Deadlines: October 31st
Restrictions: Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a...
The Comer Foundation C/O 1919 Investment Counsel
- $132,000 to Auburn University, Auburn: To support organization and provide scholarships
- $12,000 to I3 Academy, Birmingham: To support the organization
- $5,000 to Preschool Partners, Birmingham: To support organization
How to apply: Letter of information and request.
Holle Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Blount County Education Foundation, Oneonta: Inclusive playground for cleveland
- $5,000 to Folds of Honor Alabama Chapter, Birmingham: General support
- $3,000 to I See Me, Fairfield: 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.
The Miller Charitable Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Prichard Preparatory School, Saraland: Unrestricted contribution
- $7,000 to Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation, Mountain Brook: Unrestricted contribution
- $5,000 to Tuscaloosa Academy, Tuscaloosa: Unrestricted contribution
How to apply: Letter detailing request and information on the organization.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, etc.
International Paper Company Foundation
- $6,000 to Pine Hill Mission Inc, Pine Hill: Food bank/community outreach
- $5,000 to The Liberty Learning Foundation Inc, Huntsville: Liberty learning foundation program in autauga, elmore and montgomery county
- $3,500 to The Liberty Learning Foundation Inc, Huntsville: Liberty learning foundation program in clarke and marengo county
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
Mapp Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Baldwin County Education Coalition, Summerdale: General charitable purpose
- $5,000 to South Baldwin Literacy Council, Foley: General charitable purpose
- $3,000 to North Baldwin Literacy Council, Bay Minette: General charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications available upon request
Restrictions: Limited to organizations granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status of the irs code and are classified as not a private foundation" as defined under section 509(a) of the internal revenue code. The foundation also plans to make grants to...
Crum Family Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to Huntingdon College, Montgomery: Unrestricted
- $1,500 to Preschool Partners, Birmingham: Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Auburn University Foundation, Auburn University: Bud Skinner Endowed Scholarship
How to apply: There is no set form Amount requestesd and proposed use
Deadlines: None most grants awarded last calendar quarter
Restrictions: None but primarily charities within State of ALabama
The Lucille and Bruce Lambert Charitable Foundation Inc
- $70,000 to Liberty Christian Academy, Clanton: OperatingExpenses
- $25,000 to Aum Foundation Usa Inc, Huntsville: OperatingExpenses
How to apply: any reasonable form
Pleiad Foundation
- $60,000 to Huntingdon College, Montgomery: To promote charitable cause
- $10,000 to Uab Athletics Foundation, Birmingham: To promote charitable cause
Rjjb Family Foundation
- $55,000 to Bayside Academy, Daphne: General operating
- $15,000 to University of Mobile, Mobile: General operating
How to apply: The grant proposal should be prepared on one 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper and signed by the organization's chief executive officer and any attachments should be labeled. The proposal should include the following: a cover letter with agency name and address, the name and telephone...
Deadlines: May be submitted year round. Grants are reviewed annually in october/november.
Restrictions: The foundation considers requests that serve the needs reflected in its mission - faith, community, and education. A group may apply for a grant only if it is a nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under section 501 (c)(3) of the...
Cooper Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Crimson Tide Foundation, Tuscaloosa: For competition arena.
- $15,000 to Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation, Birmingham: To support mountain brook students.
How to apply: Please contact the foundation for information on how to submit a grant request
Deadlines: Contact the organization for more information.
Restrictions: Any charitable organization with a christian-based mission or similar focus that makes a donation request will be considered for funding by this foundation. Directors will conduct site visits to charitable operations, as well as conduct...
Crampton Trust #1255000731 Regions Bank Trustee
- $50,000 to Bayshore Christian School Foundation Inc, Fairhope: Phase 3-for future generations
- $10,000 to Prichard Preparatory School, Mobile: Academic bridge program
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.
Christenberry-Anderson-Loomis Family Foundation
- $35,000 to Montgomery Christian School, Montgomery: Education
- $20,000 to Auburn University Foundation, Auburn: Education
How to apply: Basis of need for funds
Restrictions: Charitable projects in the areas of education, health and the arts
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