Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Alabama
These 23 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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
- $25,000 to Railroad Park Foundation, Birmingham: Charitable
- $10,000 to Southeastern Diabetes Education Services, Birmingham: Charitable
- $2,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Homewood: Charitable
How to apply: Please see our website
Deadlines: Please see our website
Restrictions: Please see our website
Robert R Meyer Foundation
- $30,000 to Railroad Park Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
- $15,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
- $10,000 to Vulcan Park Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
How to apply: Request application
Deadlines: Spring and fall deadlines
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
The Hugh Kaul Foundation
- $30,000 to Railroad Park Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
- $15,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
- $5,000 to Vulcan Park Foundation, 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
Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
- $10,000 to Vulcan Park Foundation, Birmingham: General operating
- $10,000 to Railroad Park Foundation, 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
Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation
- $25,000 to Railroad Park Foundation, Birmingham: Operating support of organization
- $10,000 to Exceptional Foundation, 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
Hill Crest Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to The Exceptional Foundation, 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.
Hearin - Chandler Foundation C/O Thomas B Van Antwerp Trustee
- $50,000 to Mobile Carnival Association, Mobile: Operating
How to apply: Letter format - 501(c)(3) org - purpose of grant - history of organization
Deadlines: October 1 of each year
Alpha Foundation
- $25,000 to Parkinson's Dynamics Inc, Huntsville: Charitable
How to apply: Written form with purpose and exempt status of requesting organization
Rjjb Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Palmer Williams Group, Prichard: 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...
O'sullivan Family Charitable Foundation
- $17,000 to The Exceptional Foundation, Birmingham: Charitable
How to apply: Applications should be in writing, should identify the applicant, should affirm that the applicant is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, should give the organization's tax exempt number, state the purpose for which the gift will be used,...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines, but applications are received from time to time and considered wh
Restrictions: Donations and grants are restricted to religious or charitable or educational purposes and to donees within the restriction of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Mapp Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Daphne: 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...
United Bank Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Lillian Recreational Park, Lillian: 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
Pleiad Foundation
- $10,000 to Railroad Park Foundation, Birmingham: To promote charitable cause
Mcwane Foundation
- $10,000 to Zero Zero, 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...
Deadlines: Requests will be considered on a quarterly basis with deadline for submission as follows: march 15,
Restrictions: The mcwane foundation will not support: - individuals or groups acting on behalf of individuals - organizations that discrimiate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or gender - telephone or mass mail appeals - political...
Crampton Trust #1255000731 Regions Bank Trustee
- $8,000 to Southeastern Diabetes Education Services Inc, Hoover: Campe seale harris and community support programs for southwest alabama children with...
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.
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $6,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Homewood: 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...
Cd Helen and Jeff Glaze Foundation
- $5,000 to Hope Boxing Academy, Mobile: Community welfare
How to apply: No prescribed form; letter to outline request
The Comer Foundation C/O 1919 Investment Counsel
- $5,000 to Exceptional Foundation, Birmingham: To support the organization
How to apply: Letter of information and request.
The Peyton Anderson Foundation
- $5,000 to Storybook Farm, Opelika: Discretionary
How to apply: See paf grant application attached.
Deadlines: April 1st and september 1st
Restrictions: See paf grant application attached.
Johnny and Kathryn Wright Foundation
- $5,000 to Alabama Hunter Jumper Association, Chelsea: Charitable contribution
How to apply: Written applications
Cooper Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Exceptional Foundation, Birmingham: To provide an opportunity for those with special needs.
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...
Ford Meter Box Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to Pell City Softball Booster Club, Pell City: Indoor hitting facility
How to apply: No specific application form.
Restrictions: Giving is predominately in the area where our employees live and work.
Dreamcatcher Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to The National Speleological Society, Huntsville: General donation
How to apply: By formal letter request
Deadlines: Application (letter request) accepted at any time
Restrictions: No restrictions if from bonafide charitable organization
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