Foundations that fund organizations in Smiths Station, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Smiths Station nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $25K to Smiths Station organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Smiths Station around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Smiths Station
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in AL
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Smiths Station organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 10th year anniversary grants |
| The Nettles and Ivey Foundation | Montgomery, AL | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | For exempt purpose |
| Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation | Phenix City, AL | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Yes | Christian evangelism |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General/operating |
| Gift Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $582 | $582 | Yes | To provide utilities assistance |
| Addo Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Education support |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $30 | $30 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
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 Smiths Station, Alabama?
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, The Nettles and Ivey Foundation, Koon Rudd Family Private Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation Inc, Gift Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.