Community foundation · EIN 63-1209631
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is a community foundation based in Birmingham, AL. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $44.3M in grants paid across 464 grants, with $351M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Lovelady Centerfreedom Rain, The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Grace Klein Community 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 The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation performs thorough due diligence and review processes to assess the eligibility of agencies and organizations applying for competitive or discretionary grant funding, including donor advised funds. due diligence includes verifying nonprofit status according to the irs, and may also involve performing a financial analysis, conducting site visits, and evaluating grant applications. grantees receiving funding through donor advised funds are required to follow the reporting requirements as determined by the terms of each individual grant. grantees receiving awards from competitive grantmaking programs must submit status reports as outlined in each program's guidelines. the foundation monitors the progress of its awarded grants by requiring an update report from the grantee six months after the award, and additional reports each six months until all funds awarded have been expended. additional awards will not be made if reports are outstanding. all checks for scholarships are sent directly to the financial aid offices after we have received verification of enrollment. the institution is requested to refund directly to us any unused portion of the amount awarded, and to notify us if the student's status changes from full-time.
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
We ignite passion for transformational change through grantmaking, convening and leading, as we leverage donor giving to meet community needs forever.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady Centerfreedom Rain | Birmingham, AL | Family and Social Services; Daf Funded | $4,312,424 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General Support | $3,629,259 |
| Grace Klein Community Inc | Birmingham, AL | General Support | $3,581,133 |
| Doulos Partners | Vestavia Hills, AL | Family and Social Services; Daf Funded | $1,600,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Family and Social Services | $1,459,157 |
| National Christian Foundation Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General Support; Daf Funded | $1,268,913 |
| Chatham Hall | Chatham, VA | Education; Daf Funded | $1,140,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Education; Daf Funded | $1,000,000 |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Boone, IA | Education; Daf Funded | $1,000,000 |
| Blanket Fort Hope | Columbiana, AL | Family and Social Services | $986,200 |
| Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission | Birmingham, AL | Family and Social Services | $763,489 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | General Support; Daf Funded | $740,801 |
| Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | General Support | $699,701 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Family and Social Services | $668,973 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Education | $571,767 |
| Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center | Birmingham, AL | Health | $500,000 |
| Mountain Brook Baptist Church | Birmingham, AL | Faith Organization | $456,475 |
| Northstar Soccer Ministries | Birmingham, AL | Community and Economic Development; Daf Funded | $425,000 |
| Foundry Rescue Mission & Recovery Center | Bessemer, AL | Family and Social Services | $414,460 |
| Grace House Ministries | Fairfield, AL | Family and Social Services | $398,530 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc | Hobe Sound, FL | Family and Social Services; Daf Funded | $393,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Birmingham, AL | Environment | $380,803 |
| Restoration Academy | Fairfield, AL | General Support | $345,000 |
| Crisis Center | Birmingham, AL | Family and Social Services; Daf Funded | $312,500 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Education; Daf Funded | $310,550 |
The 25 largest of 464 grants listed on the return. 24 grants to individuals ($80.3K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Alabama$36.8M · 315 grants
- Virginia$2.26M · 12 grants
- Iowa$1.04M · 3 grants
- Florida$721K · 17 grants
- Tennessee$544K · 11 grants
- North Carolina$461K · 13 grants
- Louisiana$401K · 9 grants
- Georgia$330K · 16 grants
- New York$194K · 9 grants
- California$154K · 4 grants
- Colorado$118K · 5 grants
- Montana$96.7K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham'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 The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $44,251,458 in grants paid (464 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Lovelady Centerfreedom Rain (AL), $4.31M, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (AL), $3.63M, Grace Klein Community Inc (AL), $3.58M, Doulos Partners (AL), $1.6M and United Way of Central Alabama (AL), $1.46M.