Foundations that fund organizations in Newbern, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newbern nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $40K to Newbern organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newbern around $6,000. 2 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newbern
- $40K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in AL
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newbern organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Newbern Library Summer Reading and Afterschool Programs |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Rural studio |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General/operating |
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 Newbern, Alabama?
Wells Fargo Foundation, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, Ronald and Eva Kinney Family Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation Inc reported grants to Newbern 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 Newbern. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.