How to apply
No specific format is required Contact: Susan Phifer Cork Co Phifer Inc, 4400 Kauloosa Ave, Tuscaloosa, Al, 2057502807 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Alabama Food BankNorthport, AL | Capital campaign (3 of 5) | $100K |
| United Way of West AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift (**multiple agencies) | $74K |
| Christ Episcopal ChurchTuscaloosa, AL | Randall hall renovations | $35K |
| The Saban CenterTuscaloosa, AL | Capital campaign (3 of 5) | $20K |
| Humane Society of West AlabamaNorthport, AL | Capital campaign (2 of 6) | $15K |
| The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift (**multiple agencies) | $12K |
| Tuscaloosa City Schools Education FundTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving (3 of 5) | $10K |
| Habitat for HumanityTuscaloosa, AL | Campaign (2 of 5) | $7,000 |
| ParaTuscaloosa, AL | Capital campaign (5 of 5) playground | $5,500 |
| Kristen Amerson Youth FoundationTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $5,100 |
| American Cancer SocietyTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of West AlabamaNorthport, AL | Education fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice of West AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL | Patron campaign (1 of 2) | $5,000 |
| Theatre TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| The Tuscaloosa Children's CenterTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of West AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Dch FoundationTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Empowered to ConquerBessemer, AL | Youth conference | $5,000 |
| New Heights FoundationTuscaloosa, AL | The zone - west end | $5,000 |
| Chamber of Commerce (adopt a School)Tuscaloosa, AL | Aas, golf, monument | $3,895 |
| Tuscaloosa Symphony AssociationTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement FoundationTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| Family Counseling ServicesTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| The Croom FoundationBoone, IA | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Arts and AutismTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Caring DaysTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Eagles' WingsCoker, AL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| March of DimesAtlanta, GA | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Schoolyard RootsTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Weldy Home for ChildrenWinfield, AL | Fayette kiwanis klassic | $1,000 |
| Easter Seals West AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Stillman CollegeTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Temporary Emergency ServicesTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Turning PointTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| The University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL | Comprehensive cancer center | $1,000 |
| Tuscaloosa's One PlaceTuscaloosa, AL | Capital campaign | $1,000 |
| Unite USMontgomery, AL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Alabama Choir SchoolTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $500 |
| Alabama Marine FoundationTuscaloosa, AL | Annual giving | $500 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic ChurchTuscaloosa, AL | Annual gift | $500 |
By state: Alabama 56 · Iowa 1 · Georgia 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1
About this foundation
Reese Phifer Jr Memorial Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Reese Phifer Jr Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific format is required Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Reese Phifer Jr Memorial Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $363K across 61 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does Reese Phifer Jr Memorial Foundation give?
Alabama (56 grants), Iowa (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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