Improving lives and community conditions in Central Alabama through collective impact (Live United) across health, education and financial stability.
United Way of Central Alabama Inc. repeatedly directs large operating-support grants to a small set of Birmingham agencies, with the American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Region receiving $2,519,873 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern points to a funder built around sustaining core service organizations rather than financing isolated projects. Across the recent grants list, the foundation backs agencies that work in health, education, financial stability, homelessness prevention, housing, hunger relief, mental health, senior support, and youth services within Central Alabama. The grant record shows a clear preference for general operating and donor-designated general support. Salvation Army - Birmingham Alabama Area Command received $1,492,219 in 2024 and again in 2025, while YWCA of Central Alabama received $1,351,332 in both years. Gateway, Bridgeways (formerly Camp Fire Al), Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council, Childrens Aid Society, YMCA of Greater Birmingham Inc, Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama, Workshops Inc, and Crisis Center Inc also appear among the larger recipients. United Way of Central Alabama Inc. frames its work as improving lives and community conditions in Central Alabama through collective impact, and the grant list reflects that approach through recurring support for established local providers.
Health is one of the clearest areas in the portfolio. United Way of Central Alabama Inc. gave $665,389 in 2024 to Crisis Center Inc for general operating costs, and the active grant programs also include community investments aimed at improving health in the six-county service area. Education and youth-serving work also show up in the grant record. Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama received $737,561 in 2025 for general operating costs, while Boy Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council received $834,465 in 2025 for general operating costs and donor-designated general support. Financial stability and basic needs are another thread. YMCA of Greater Birmingham Inc received $742,900 in 2025 for general operating costs, and the foundation’s competitive community grants also cover financial stability, homelessness prevention and housing, and hunger relief. The annual allocations process likewise supports member agencies in health, education, and financial stability.
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Most grants fall between $22K and $231K, with a median of $82K.
25th Percentile
$22K
Median
$82K
75th Percentile
$231K
JOHN A LANGLOH
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Typical grants fall in a mid-sized operating-support range: the 25th percentile is $21,622, the median is $81,568, and the 75th percentile is $230,610. The recent grant list shows repeated awards to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which indicates recurring support rather than one-time giving. Grant language frequently names general operating costs, allocation for general operating costs, or donor-designated general support. United Way of Central Alabama Inc. also runs both an annual allocations process for member agencies and a competitive community grants program, and both accept unsolicited applications.
Giving is highly local and overwhelmingly centered in Alabama: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Birmingham appears most often in the recent grants list, including American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Region, Salvation Army - Birmingham Alabama Area Command, and YWCA of Central Alabama. The active grant programs are limited to Central Alabama’s six-county service area. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 345 grants in the United States and none elsewhere.
It uses two active grant programs: Annual Allocations (Member Agency Funding) and Grant Opportunities (Competitive Community Grants). The allocations process includes an annual application and a site visit from a Visiting Allocations Team. The competitive community grants program also accepts unsolicited applications.
The recent grants list is dominated by established service organizations in Birmingham, including American Red Cross - Mid Alabama Region, Salvation Army - Birmingham Alabama Area Command, YWCA of Central Alabama, Gateway, Bridgeways (formerly Camp Fire Al), and Boys Scouts of America - Greater Alabama Council. The programs focus on member agencies and community-based projects.
Typical grant sizes are $21,622 at the 25th percentile, $81,568 at the median, and $230,610 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also includes much larger operating awards to a few recurring recipients.
The active programs focus on health, education, financial stability, homelessness prevention and housing, and hunger relief. The existing summary also identifies early childhood education, mental health, senior support, and youth services as part of the broader focus.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from United Way of Central Alabama that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Must be a UWCA member agency (one of the allocation partners) serving the UWCA six-county service area. Participation in the annual allocations process required.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - MID ALABAMA REGION | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $2,519,873 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| SALVATION ARMY - BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA AREA COMMAND | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,492,219 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| YWCA OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,351,332 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| GATEWAY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $1,018,024 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BRIDGEWAYS (FORMERLY CAMP FIRE AL) | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $855,059 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - GREATER ALABAMA COUNCIL | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $834,465 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDRENS AID SOCIETY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $810,591 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| YMCA OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $742,900 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| GIRLS INCORPORATED OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $737,561 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| WORKSHOPS INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $675,908 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CRISIS CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $665,389 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| UNITED ABILITY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $656,607 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| AG GASTON BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $625,644 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $609,395 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| POSITIVE MATURITY INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $588,054 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $583,954 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ARC OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $567,031 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CHILDCARE RESOURCES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $561,924 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CHILDRENS OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $544,938 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $492,043 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC | MARIETTA, GA | $435,212 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ALETHEIA HOUSE | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $414,435 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $377,872 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ARC OF WALKER COUNTY | JASPER, AL | $366,421 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $334,220 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| GREATER BIRMINGHAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | FAIRFIELD, AL | $329,852 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| PATHWAYS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $322,977 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| TRAVELER'S AID SOCIETY | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $256,181 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| FELLOWSHIP HOUSE | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $254,553 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| LEVITE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $236,291 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| SHELBY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE INC | MONTEVALLO, AL | $221,583 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| FAMILY CONNECTION INC | SAGINAW, AL | $206,833 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $201,929 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR OUR YOUTH INC (BEACON HOUSE) | JASPER, AL | $180,096 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| EASTER SEALS OF THE BIRMINGHAM AREA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $172,920 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ALABAMA HEAD INJURY FOUNDATION INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $170,631 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BETTER BASICS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $169,325 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NW AL INC | JASPER, AL | $167,457 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $158,279 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BIRMINGHAM URBAN LEAGUE | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $156,958 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS & RESOURCES | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $152,580 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| GLENWOOD INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $143,028 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $142,562 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ARC OF SHELBY COUNTY | PELHAM, AL | $140,092 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| DEVELOPING ALABAMA YOUTH FOUNDATION INC | ALABASTER, AL | $133,520 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| SAFEHOUSE OF SHELBY COUNTY | PELHAM, AL | $133,497 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| HISPANIC INTEREST COALITION OF ALABAMA (HICA) | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $130,709 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| BLOUNT COUNTY CHILDRENS CENTER | ONEONTA, AL | $123,757 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $121,022 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
| ST CLAIR COUNTY DAY PROGRAM INC | ASHVILLE, AL | $116,017 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING COSTS |
SALVATION ARMY - BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA AREA COMMAND
$1,492,219GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
GATEWAY
$1,018,024GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
CRISIS CENTER
$665,389GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
GENERAL OPERATING COSTS, PROGRAM SUPPORT
POSITIVE MATURITY INC
$588,054GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ARC OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
$567,031GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC
$435,212GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ALETHEIA HOUSE
$414,435GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ARC OF WALKER COUNTY
$366,421GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
TRAVELER'S AID SOCIETY
$256,181GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
FELLOWSHIP HOUSE
$254,553GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
FAMILY CONNECTION INC
$206,833GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR OUR YOUTH INC (BEACON HOUSE)
$180,096GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
EASTER SEALS OF THE BIRMINGHAM AREA
$172,920GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ALABAMA HEAD INJURY FOUNDATION INC
$170,631GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NW AL INC
$167,457GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
$158,279GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
DISABILITY RIGHTS & RESOURCES
$152,580GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ARC OF SHELBY COUNTY
$140,092GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
DEVELOPING ALABAMA YOUTH FOUNDATION INC
$133,520GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
BLOUNT COUNTY CHILDRENS CENTER
$123,757GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ALABAMA KIDNEY FOUNDATION INC
$121,022GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
ST CLAIR COUNTY DAY PROGRAM INC
$116,017GENERAL OPERATING COSTS
