Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Alabama
447 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Alabama, holding $4.5B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 34 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haplotace Foundationsince 1996 | Birmingham, AL | $108M22 grants · 2025 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $693M |
| Alabama Power Foundation Incsince 1990 | Birmingham, AL | $16M1,240 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $118M |
| Caring Foundationsince 1991 | Hoover, AL | $16M1 grants · 2024 | $16M | Yes | $81M |
| Dove Family Foundationsince 1983 | Dothan, AL | $12M29 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $17M |
| Lucille S Beeson Charitable Remainder 66 1055001761since 2004 | Birmingham, AL | $12M17 grants · 2025 | $569K | Preselected only | $200M |
| Michael and Noemi Neidorff Family Foundationsince 2023 | Birmingham, AL | $9.2M10 grants · 2024 | $850K | Preselected only | $189M |
| Altec-Styslinger Foundation Incsince 1998 | Birmingham, AL | $8.9M197 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $143M |
| Daniel Foundation of Alabamasince 1978 | Mountain Brk, AL | $7.5M522 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $114M |
| The Charlie & Moll Anderson Foundationsince 2000 | Florence, AL | $5.6M29 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $14M |
| Regions Foundationsince 1995 | Birmingham, AL | $5.2M61 grants · 2025 | $55K | Preselected only | $137M |
| Wiregrass Foundationsince 2005 | Dothan, AL | $3.7M111 grants · 2025 | $7,500 | Yes | $120M |
| Mike and Gillian Goodrich Charitable Foundationsince 2009 | Birmingham, AL | $3.3M119 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $105M |
| J L Bedsole Foundationsince 1972 | Mobile, AL | $3.3M167 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Yes | $55M |
| Hill Crest Foundation Incsince 1991 | Mountain Brk, AL | $3.1M91 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $73M |
| Alpha Foundation Incsince 1998 | Huntsville, AL | $2.9M49 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $47M |
| Hugh Kaul Foundation Tr 09-12-89 25-6733-00-7since 1990 | Birmingham, AL | $2.6M68 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $50M |
| Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundationsince 2013 | Birmingham, AL | $2.6M12 grants · 2024 | $152K | Yes | $26M |
| Holle Family Foundationsince 2014 | Birmingham, AL | $2.5M58 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $52M |
| Hearin-Chandler Foundationsince 1971 | Mobile, AL | $2.5M66 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $36M |
| Robert R Meyer Foundationsince 1942 | Birmingham, AL | $2.1M75 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $36M |
| Sturgis Charitable Trsince 2020 | Birmingham, AL | $1.9M10 grants · 2024 | $172K | Preselected only | $28M |
| International Retinal Research Foundation Incsince 1997 | Birmingham, AL | $1.7M9 grants · 2024 | $78K | Yes | $20M |
| Alfa Foundationsince 2014 | Montgomery, AL | $1.7M93 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $31M |
| John H Watson Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Dothan, AL | $1.6M25 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $33M |
| James Rushton I Foundationsince 1988 | Mountain Brk, AL | $1.5M6 grants · 2025 | $38K | Preselected only | $32M |
| William Baldwin Yung Charitable Tr 1001022667since 2023 | Montgomery, AL | $1.5M1 grants · 2025 | $1.5M | Preselected only | $28M |
| The@jane K Lowe Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Huntsville, AL | $1.5M26 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $29M |
| E a Roberts Charitable Tr 32-0013-01-4since 2000 | Mobile, AL | $1.5M2 grants · 2025 | $736K | Preselected only | $35M |
| D W McMillan Foundationsince 1960 | Brewton, AL | $1.4M70 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $24M |
| The J K Lowder Family Foundationsince 1995 | Montgomery, AL | $1.4M47 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $19M |
| Ben May Charitable Trustsince 1971 | Mobile, AL | $1.4M57 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $39M |
| Solon and Martha Dixon Foundationsince 1981 | Andalusia, AL | $1.3M42 grants · 2024 | $14K | Yes | $22M |
| David J Cooper Chartiable Foundation Incsince 2009 | Mobile, AL | $1.3M39 grants · 2024 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $17M |
| Collat Family Foundation Incsince 1966 | Birmingham, AL | $1.3M25 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $13M |
| Rjjb Family Foundationsince 1997 | Mobile, AL | $1.3M35 grants · 2024 | $12K | Yes | $32M |
| Zyne Family Foundation Incsince 2010 | Birmingham, AL | $1.2M26 grants · 2025 | $28K | Yes | $26M |
| Cb Foundation Incsince 2019 | Mobile, AL | $1.2M9 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $47M |
| Joe and Mary Ann Cromeans Charitable Foundation Trustsince 2021 | Orange Beach, AL | $1.0M35 grants · 2025 | $17K | Yes | $23M |
| Newton B Stoer Foundationsince 1973 | Birmingham, AL | $1.0M3 grants · 2024 | $347K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Crampton Trustsince 1994 | Mobile, AL | $1.0M39 grants · 2025 | $18K | Yes | $18M |
| Comer Foundationsince 1978 | Birmingham, AL | $976K37 grants · 2025 | $7,000 | Yes | $14M |
| John and Joyce Caddell Foundationsince 2017 | Montgomery, AL | $930K22 grants · 2025 | $50K | Yes | $15M |
| Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trsince 1979 | Birmingham, AL | $889K73 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $14M |
| Snook Foundationsince 1972 | Foley, AL | $878K30 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $24M |
| Belle G Roberts Charitable Trsince 2003 | Mobile, AL | $872K2 grants · 2025 | $436K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Benjamin & Roberta Russell Educational & Charitable Fdn Incsince 1945 | Alex City, AL | $868K37 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $14M |
| Nikkis Haven Foundationsince 2010 | Mobile, AL | $853K5 grants · 2024 | $12K | Yes | $28M |
| Louise Maytag Smith Charitable Trsince 1964 | Birmingham, AL | $796K8 grants · 2025 | $97K | Preselected only | $14M |
| W H Turner & Sara Elizabeth Turner Medical Trustsince 2000 | Birmingham, AL | $766K3 grants · 2024 | $229K | Yes | $14M |
| Jones Family Fundsince 2008 | Birmingham, AL | $763K91 grants · 2024 | $3,744 | Preselected only | $16M |
| Ernest G Debakey Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Saint Elmo, AL | $669K13 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $16M |
| Mitchell Foundation Incsince 1958 | Mobile, AL | $637K49 grants · 2025 | $8,000 | Preselected only | $17M |
| McWane Foundationsince 1963 | Birmingham, AL | $567K21 grants · 2025 | $14K | Yes | $21M |
| The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundationsince 1985 | Birmingham, AL | $550K40 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $18M |
| Nabers Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Mountain Brk, AL | $365K4 grants · 2025 | $48K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Erie Hall Meyer Charitable Fund Incsince 1992 | Mobile, AL | $302K14 grants · 2024 | $14K | Yes | $16M |
| Jake F Aronov Charitable Foundationsince 2000 | Montgomery, AL | $280K11 grants · 2024 | $21K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Bill and Pam Smith Foundation Incsince 2018 | Birmingham, AL | $201K2 grants · 2024 | $101K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Sanderson Foundationsince 2024 | Ethelsville, AL | $88K1 grants · 2025 | $88K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Double Oaks Foundationsince 2025 | Birmingham, AL | — | — | Preselected only | $23M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Alabama
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Alabama State Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateAlabama State Council on the Arts | Alabama State Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Alabama Humanities Alliance — Humanities GrantsStateAlabama Humanities Alliance | Alabama Humanities Alliance | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Alabama?
Our directory lists 447 private grantmaking foundations in Alabama with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $4.5B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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