Foundations that fund organizations in Fayette, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fayette nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $731K to Fayette organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
41 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fayette around $8,500. 7 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fayette
- $731K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 41
- Typical median grant
- $8,500
- Based in AL
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fayette organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fayette Community Foundation | Fayette, AL | 21 | $450K | $8,500 | Preselected only | Community; Educational |
| Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $133K | $133K | Yes | Tuition Guarantee Program and textbooks in Spring 2024 and… |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 11 | $69K | $750 | Yes | General/operating |
| Fayette Civic Center Endowment Fund | Fayette, AL | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 | Columbus, GA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Medical maternity care |
| The Nelson and Charleen Kemp Foundation | Winfield, AL | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General support of programs |
| Davis Family Foundation | Brent, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Capital Campaign |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Cobb Family Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $2,751 | $2,751 | Yes | Social services |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Fayette, Alabama?
The Fayette Community Foundation, Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation Inc, Fayette Civic Center Endowment Fund, Se Belcher Jr Private Foundation #3 and 5 others reported grants to Fayette 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 Fayette. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.