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Community foundation · EIN 63-0308398

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

Anniston, AL

Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama is a community foundation based in Anniston, AL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $8.76M in grants paid across 72 grants, with $102M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Rainbow Omega Inc, Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) and Family Success Center of Etowah County Inc.

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 Northeast Alabama's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

The foundation has a comprehensive process to review, evaluate and close each grant and scholarship award. the process includes: - a proposal process to ensure the request is in line with foundation objectives. - a written set of guidelines and application for all grant or scholarship distributions. - screening and training of all external volunteers who will assist in the review process. - a list of all scholarship and board volunteers and staff is maintained based on a 3-year review of disqualified persons. - all scholarship applicants must sign that they are not related to any disqualified person. - a ranking for each grant and scholarship pool is based on the reviewers' scores of the award's objective. - board of trustees has exclusive final decision on all awards. - written summary of the award and the parameters to sustain the award. - scholarships are exclusively distributed to the higher education institution. - random site-visits to continue the relationship and review the progress. - renegotiate significant grant terms or expenditures based on relevant changes. - final grant report to satisfactorily close the grant depending on timeframe (1-3 years). - all grant and scholarship applications are maintained electronically according to the foundation's document retention policy. - all awarded grant and scholarship documentation is maintained and scanned. moreover, in compliance with the pension protection act (2006), the foundation exercises full control over the revie

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

To achieve positive change through the generosity of donors, now and for generations to come

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Rainbow Omega IncEastaboga, ALSupport for the Organization and its Mission$254,258
Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC)Oxford, ALRUBATO; Grand Piano$100,000
Family Success Center of Etowah County IncGadsden, ALHOPE Family & Children Counselors$61,313
St Michael's Medical ClinicAnniston, ALUnrestricted Use; Expanded Medication Access; Expanded Healthcare Access$47,631
Sight Savers AmericaPelham, ALCase Managed Eye Care; Health and Vision Screenings; Follow-Up Eye Care Programs; Adult Low Vision and Blindness Program$46,791
City of AnnistonAnniston, ALGood Choices Program; Museum of Natural History - ADA Recreational Trail and African American History Program; AM&G Intern Program; Longleaf Botanical Gardens$37,076
Blount County Education Foundation IncOneonta, ALSummer 2025 SAIL Program$35,000
The Community Food Bank of Central AlabamaBirmingham, ALUnrestricted Use; Family Market Support$34,214
United Way of East Central AlabamaAnniston, ALOrganized United Appeals Fundraising Effort that Improves the Lives of Children in Calhoun County; Martha's Hope: Food and Necessitites for the Homesless; HopeU$31,364
Interfaith MinistriesAnniston, ALUnrestricted Use; Utility Support for Families in Need with Children Under Eighteen; Standards for Excellence; Adult Dental Program, Prescription Assistance Pro$30,160
Maximizing Mental HealthGadsden, ALMAXimizing Mental Health Services$28,191
Auburn University Office of ScholarshipsAuburn, ALScholarship/Education$28,000
Jacksonville State University (JAX State)Jacksonville, ALNortheast Alabama Crisis Center; Out of the Shadows Mental Health Summit Grant; International House in Support of the Taster's Fair$27,688
Independent Presbyterian ChurchBirmingham, ALSupport for the Church and its Missions$27,600
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALScholarship/Education$24,500
University of Alabama at Birmingham ScholarshipsBirmingham, ALScholarship/Education$20,500
Bridging the Gap Community Services IncRoanoke, ALA HEALTHIER ME Program$19,929
Windy Van Hooten Teaching GardenGadsden, ALGarden Smoothie Education Project$19,453
Oxford High SchoolOxford, ALCTE Summer Conference$18,820
Shepherd's Cove FoundationAlbertville, ALShepherd's Cove Palliative Care Program$18,776
Gadsden State Cardinal FoundationGadsden, ALCommunity Health Education for Nursing Division; Unrestricted Use$17,779
CASA of the Cheaha RegionOxford, ALAssistance for Volunteers in Meeting the Needs of Children Involved in the Court System, Child Abuse Advocacy Training Program$17,763
Jacksonville State University Financial AidJacksonville, ALScholarship/Education$17,600
Children Lifted Innovatively and Creatively Through Knowledge (CLICK)Anniston, ALChildren Lifted Innovatively and Creatively Through Knowledge; Hands Down Community Garden and Wellness$16,990
Mentone Educational Resources Foundation (MERF)Mentone, ALValley Head Student Outdoor Leadership and Community Adventure Program; Empower & Thrive: MERF Community-Wide Wellness Initiative$16,924

The 25 largest of 72 grants listed on the return. 1 grants to individuals ($10K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast Alabama'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 Northeast Alabama give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $8,755,758 in grants paid (72 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Rainbow Omega Inc (AL), $254K, Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) (AL), $100K, Family Success Center of Etowah County Inc (AL), $61.3K, St Michael's Medical Clinic (AL), $47.6K and Sight Savers America (AL), $46.8K.