Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
8 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, holding $24M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 3 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James I Harrison Family Foundation Incsince 1997 | $492K31 grants · 2025 | $12K | Yes | $4.6M |
| Reese Phifer Jr Memorial Foundationsince 1967 | $363K61 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $4.0M |
| John Herman Hickman Foundationsince 2011 | $360K2 grants · 2025 | $180K | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| Pistrisdens Foundationsince 2022 | $270K18 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $6.7M |
| The Chambers Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | $160K15 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
| Louise W & Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundationsince 2004 | $85K8 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| James W & Jean Hartley Hallmon Foundation Incsince 2003 | $70K2 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $1.1M |
| William Griffin Besant Memorial Foundation Incsince 2021 | $51K6 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
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 Tuscaloosa, Alabama?
Our directory lists 8 private grantmaking foundations in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $24M. 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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