Foundations that fund organizations in Jackson, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jackson nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $184K to Jackson organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jackson around $8,579. 8 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jackson
- $184K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $8,579
- Based in AL
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jackson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mw Smith Jr Foundation | Mobile, AL | 1 | $52K | $52K | Yes | Community education |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Charitable |
| Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust Regions Bank | Mobile, AL | 3 | $25K | $10K | Yes | Assist in its charitable purpose |
| J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-Trustee | Mobile, AL | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Gymnasium renovation |
| Left-Hand Right-Hand Foundation Inc | Lilburn, GA | 2 | $17K | $8,579 | Preselected only | School Supplies and School Equipment; Support FBLA and College Tours |
| The Ben May Charitable Trust Hancock Whitney Bank Successor Trustee | Mobile, AL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General purposes |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 7 | $13K | $1,000 | Yes | General/operating |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Sound of the aggie nation-phase 2 |
| The Sybil and White Smith Foundation | Daphne, AL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Community education |
| Harrigan Family Foundation | Fulton, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To satisfy charitable needs |
| 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 Jackson, Alabama?
Mw Smith Jr Foundation, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, Thomas L Turner Charitable Trust Regions Bank, J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-Trustee, Left-Hand Right-Hand Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to Jackson 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 Jackson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.