Foundations in Birmingham, Alabama
656 foundations$610.4M annual giving$8.2B in assets$10K median grant
Home to Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and 655 other grantmaking foundations, Birmingham has $610.4M in combined annual giving. The median grant from Birmingham foundations is $10K.
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Featured Community Foundation
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM
Assets:$350.7M
Annual Giving:$43.6M
To ignite passion for transformational change.
Key Focus Areas
Thriving CommunitiesRegional CooperationOvercoming Persistent PovertyEquity and InclusionEconomic Opportunity for All
Birmingham Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations Headquartered Here
656
Total Annual Giving
$610.4M
Total Assets
$8.2B
Median Grant Size
$10K
Largest Foundations in Birmingham, AL
| Foundation | City | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAPLOTACE FOUNDATION | BIRMINGHAM | $118.5M | $692.7M | $848K | T20Z | Regional |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | $43.6M | $350.7M | $20K | T31 | Regional |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM | $38.1M | $32.3M | $67K | K31Z | Local |
| DOULOS PARTNERS | BIRMINGHAM | $36.5M | $391K | $636K | Q33 | National |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION PC | BIRMINGHAM | $35.6M | $1.1B | $29.4M | E60 | Local |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC | BIRMINGHAM | $26M | $141.4M | $82K | T700 | Local |
| SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS INC | BIRMINGHAM | $20.8M | $45M | $77K | B82 | Local |
| UAB MEDICINE ENTERPRISE | BIRMINGHAM | $19M | $259.4M | $23K | E99 | Local |
| ALABAMA POWER FOUNDATION INC | BIRMINGHAM | $13.9M | $117.9M | $3K | T21 | Local |
| LUCILLE S BEESON CHAR TR BOND MGMT | BIRMINGHAM | $12M | $199.7M | $1.1M | T90 | Local |
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM
Annual Giving
$43.6M
Total Assets
$350.7M
Median Grant
$20K
T31Regional
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
BIRMINGHAM
Annual Giving
$38.1M
Total Assets
$32.3M
Median Grant
$67K
K31ZLocal
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION PC
BIRMINGHAM
Annual Giving
$35.6M
Total Assets
$1.1B
Median Grant
$29.4M
E60Local
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC
BIRMINGHAM
Annual Giving
$26M
Total Assets
$141.4M
Median Grant
$82K
T700Local
LUCILLE S BEESON CHAR TR BOND MGMT
BIRMINGHAM
Annual Giving
$12M
Total Assets
$199.7M
Median Grant
$1.1M
T90Local
Funders That Give to Birmingham
These foundations have made grants to recipients in Birmingham, regardless of where the foundation is headquartered.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grants to Birmingham
3
Total Given
$84.9M
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Grants to Birmingham
647
Total Given
$71.6M
What Gets Funded in Birmingham
Top Cause Areas
Philanthropy & Voluntarism
320$308M
Philanthropy & Voluntarism320 · $308M
Mutual & Membership Benefit
94$41.4M
Mutual & Membership Benefit94 · $41.4M
Education
87$49.4M
Education87 · $49.4M
Religion-Related
20$3.9M
Religion-Related20 · $3.9M
Health Care
19$72.9M
Health Care19 · $72.9M
Human Services
15$4.3M
Human Services15 · $4.3M
Community Improvement
7$1.8M
Community Improvement7 · $1.8M
Unknown / Unclassified
7$1.9M
Unknown / Unclassified7 · $1.9M
Arts, Culture & Humanities
6$228K
Arts, Culture & Humanities6 · $228K
Environment
4$1.4M
Environment4 · $1.4M
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foundations in Birmingham
How many foundations are in Birmingham?
There are 656 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
What is the largest foundation in Birmingham?
The largest foundation in Birmingham by annual giving is HAPLOTACE FOUNDATION at $118.5M per year. Other major foundations include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM and COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL ALABAMA.
How much do Birmingham foundations give annually?
Foundations headquartered in Birmingham distribute a combined $610.4M in grants annually. The median grant size is $10K.
What causes do Birmingham foundations fund?
The most common focus areas among Birmingham foundations are Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Mutual & Membership Benefit, Education. See the full breakdown above for the complete distribution across all cause areas.
How do I find grants in Birmingham?
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