Foundations that fund organizations in Oxford, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Oxford nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $295K to Oxford organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Oxford around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Oxford
- $295K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in AL
- 63%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Oxford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 5 | $155K | $1,000 | Yes | General/operating |
| Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts | New York, NY | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Faith based support specialist (fbss) expansion |
| Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation | Des Plaines, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General |
| Josephine E & Brandt Ayers Foundation | Anniston, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Donation |
| John H Ellis Foundation Inc | Centre, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Christian ministry through athletics |
| Bidikov Foundation | Anniston, AL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $2,478 | $2,478 | Yes | Historical transportation marker |
| Samco Foundation | Oxford, AL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General 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 Oxford, Alabama?
Alabama Power Foundation Inc, Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, Bonnie Lee Bolding Charitable Foundation, Josephine E & Brandt Ayers Foundation, John H Ellis Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Oxford 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 Oxford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.