Community foundation · EIN 26-3750673
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is a community foundation based in Huntsville, AL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.5M in grants paid across 317 grants, with $66.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Freed-Hardeman University, City of Huntsville and Kids to Love Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For discretionary grants, grantees sign a grant agreement and are required to submit a report detailing the use of grant funds. Those reports are reviewed by management to ensure that grant money is used as intended. Scholarships are provided for students and money is provided directly to educational institutions and applied to student accounts. No cash changes hands.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Mobilizing generosity to improve quality of life in our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freed-Hardeman University | — | Capital Campign and various Scholarships | $651,700 |
| City of Huntsville | — | Huntsville City Football Club Stadium | $600,000 |
| Kids to Love Foundation | — | Davidson Farms and Wellness Support | $381,650 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville Foundation | — | Endowed Chair, Capital Campaign, and various scholarships | $379,716 |
| Maranatha Camp and Conference Center Inc | — | Agency Withdrawal and General Support | $371,034 |
| Whitesburg Baptist Church | — | Religion, Capital Campaign, and Missions | $357,015 |
| The Museum of Information Explosion (SIGNALS) | — | Capital Campaign | $356,500 |
| HudsonAlpha Foundation | — | Healthcare Research | $316,009 |
| Huntsville Hospital Foundation Inc | — | Capital Campaign, Sponsorships, and General Support | $202,500 |
| Houston PetSet | — | General Support Sponsorship | $200,000 |
| Enable Madison County | — | Warehouse Capital Campaign and Wheelchair Capital Campaign | $187,756 |
| Oberlin College | — | Scholarship | $169,035 |
| Downtown Rescue Mission | — | Capital Campaign | $156,983 |
| Church of the Highlands | — | Offerings, Religion | $156,938 |
| Land Trust of North Alabama | — | Capital Campaign, Tollgate Greenway Campaign | $139,800 |
| Twickenham Church of Christ | — | General Support, Religion | $137,000 |
| Huntsville Learning Center | — | Operations Support, Capital Campaign | $135,400 |
| Still Serving Veterans | — | General Support | $134,500 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | — | Transfer DAF to DAFFY | $129,222 |
| WellStone | — | Emergency Services for Children, Capital Campaign | $121,547 |
| Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater & Academy | — | Agency Withdrawal and Campital Campaign | $121,000 |
| Village of Promise | — | General Support, Capital Campaign | $110,209 |
| Saint Bernard Abbey | — | Renovation Fund and General Support | $110,000 |
| The Schools Foundation Inc | — | Capital Campaigns, Operations Support | $108,082 |
| Heart of the Valley YMCA | — | Agency Withdrawal | $105,733 |
The 25 largest of 317 grants listed on the return. 32 grants to individuals ($210K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,491,705 in grants paid (317 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Freed-Hardeman University, $652K, City of Huntsville, $600K, Kids to Love Foundation, $382K, University of Alabama in Huntsville Foundation, $380K and Maranatha Camp and Conference Center Inc, $371K.