Foundations that fund organizations in Athens, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Athens nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $353K to Athens organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
43 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Athens around $3,750. 13 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Athens
- $353K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 43
- Typical median grant
- $3,750
- Based in AL
- 54%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Athens organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelcase Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $95K | $48K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Publix Super Markets Charities Inc | Lakeland, FL | 4 | $85K | $13K | Yes | Organization's charitable purpose |
| Worthey Family Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 11 | $66K | $5,000 | Yes | Ccc; Auburn; Bham southern |
| Judy Gilbert Johnson Family Foundation | Athens, AL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | The wall that heals - vietnam veterans memorial |
| Wilborn C Vaughn Crt Fdn | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Virginia Dekle Tw Fbo Athens College | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $7,640 | $7,640 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation | Montgomery, AL | 2 | $6,500 | $3,250 | Preselected only | Community sponsorship |
| The Jane K Lowe Charitable Foundation | Huntsville, AL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Funds to support the purchase of a high-capacity office cop… |
| Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association Foundation | Montgomery, AL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Prostart program contribution |
| Edwin L and Elizabeth L Skelton Foundation | Enterprise, AL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| The Joel R Anderson Family Foundation | Florence, AL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Benevolent donation |
| Serving His Servants | Sebring, FL | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Preselected only | Missions |
| The Wyker Family Foundation | Decatur, AL | 1 | $2,285 | $2,285 | Yes | Charitable |
| Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer incentive program |
| Franklin Foundation | Madison, AL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Educational |
| Gathering for Goodness Co James P Driskell | Anderson, AL | 4 | $2,000 | $375 | Preselected only | donation; family in need |
| Bluescope Foundation North America | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Naphcare Charitable Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,382 | $1,382 | Preselected only | College scholarship for lexi crittenden |
| Alfa Foundation | Montgomery, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Public charity |
| One Graycliff | Greenville, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To fulfill the charitable objectives of the charity. |
| Wallace E Kirkpatrick Family Foundation | Huntsville, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Billy and Rebecca Long Foundation | Madison, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Promotion of charitable works |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Athens, Alabama?
Steelcase Foundation, Publix Super Markets Charities Inc, Worthey Family Foundation, Judy Gilbert Johnson Family Foundation, Wilborn C Vaughn Crt Fdn and 19 others reported grants to Athens organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Athens. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.