Community foundation · EIN 63-1225003
Community Foundation of West Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Community Foundation of West Alabama is a community foundation based in Tuscaloosa, AL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $1.64M in grants paid across 43 grants, with $19.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Arts 'n Autism, Second Wind Program Inc and Jh Ranch.
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 West Alabama's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grant awards from non-donor advised funds are based on application forms submitted by the recipients and approved by the board of directors. a report back to the community foundation is required with six months of receipt of the grant. grants from donor advised funds are based on the recommendation of the donor followed by verification that the recipient is a charitable organization and approval by the board if over $10,000 and approval by a director if under $10,000.
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 further charitable, educational, literary, religious, scientific and other endeavors within the west alabama area and to enable individuals and organizations to provide for the betterment of the community in which they reside.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts 'n Autism | — | General Fund | $157,020 |
| Second Wind Program Inc | — | General Fund | $152,544 |
| Jh Ranch | — | General Fund | $135,835 |
| Dch Foundation | — | General Fund | $104,000 |
| University of Alabama | — | General Fund | $92,500 |
| The Church at Tuscaloosa | — | General Fund | $87,396 |
| Christ Episcopal | — | General Fund | $53,440 |
| United Way of West Alabama | — | General Fund | $49,700 |
| St Mark Methodist Church | — | General Fund | $43,000 |
| Freedom Farm | — | General Fund | $37,600 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa | — | General Fund | $37,220 |
| American Christian Academy | — | General Fund | $36,333 |
| I Like Giving | — | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | — | General Fund | $33,100 |
| Elevate USA | — | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Omnia Classical School | — | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | — | General Fund | $23,500 |
| Family Counseling Services | — | General Fund | $22,400 |
| Humane Society of West Alabama | — | General Fund | $20,250 |
| Eagles Wings | — | General Fund | $13,500 |
| Big Oak Ranch | — | General Fund | $13,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | — | General Fund | $12,400 |
| New Europe Communications | — | General Fund | $11,500 |
| Shelton State Community College | — | General Fund | $10,900 |
| First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa | — | General Fund | $10,520 |
The 25 largest of 43 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation of West 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 West 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 West Alabama give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $1,643,226 in grants paid (43 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation of West Alabama funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Arts 'n Autism, $157K, Second Wind Program Inc, $153K, Jh Ranch, $136K, Dch Foundation, $104K and University of Alabama, $92.5K.