Foundations that fund organizations in Sheffield, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sheffield nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $749K to Sheffield organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sheffield around $2,000. 7 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sheffield
- $749K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in AL
- 78%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sheffield organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L E Willson Charitable Tr | Quincy, IL | 1 | $657K | $657K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Long Lewis Foundation | Muscle Shoals, AL | 17 | $46K | $1,300 | Preselected only | Operational support; Opperational support |
| The Joel R Anderson Family Foundation | Florence, AL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Benevolent donation |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $5,998 | $5,998 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| Edith Martin Ruggles & Donald F Ruggles Family Foundation | Florence, AL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Benevolent donation |
| Scholarship Foundation Inc | Sheffield, AL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Sheffield library fund |
| The Baker Family Foundation C/O Martin R Abroms | Florence, AL | 3 | $1,820 | $570 | Preselected only | Benevolent donation |
| Robert and Ann Martin Foundation C/O Blake Martin | Maylene, AL | 2 | $800 | $400 | Preselected only | Youth activities; Materials |
| Gathering for Goodness Co James P Driskell | Anderson, AL | 2 | $250 | $125 | Preselected only | donation to cover ambulance cost; 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 Sheffield, Alabama?
L E Willson Charitable Tr, The Long Lewis Foundation, The Joel R Anderson Family Foundation, Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives, Edith Martin Ruggles & Donald F Ruggles Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Sheffield 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 Sheffield. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.