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Who funds public and societal benefit in Alabama: 34 foundations, $1.5 million in grants

34 private foundations paid 78 grants totaling $1,524,603 to public and societal benefit nonprofits in Alabama, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated, with $350,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Public and societal benefit
Recipients in
Alabama
Foundations
34
Grants
78
Total granted
$1,524,603

Foundations that funded public and societal benefit in Alabama

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedWinstonsalem, NC1$350,000$350,000Alabama AriseGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncBoston, MA1$150,000$150,000Alabama AriseThe purpose of this proposal is to continue support of Alabama Arise's work to advocate for expanded Medicaid coverage including educational advocacy efforts around oral health, opportunities to advanapps.irs.gov
The David J Cooper Family Charitable Foundation IncMobile, AL1$150,000$150,000Mamga - Nineteen Thirty Eight LegacyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationChicago, IL1$128,000$128,000Alabama AriseResearch and education on family economic stabilityapps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX2$125,431$81,431Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice IncTo provide a descriptive analysis of a pilot intervention designed to increase compliance with orders to pay fines and fees, and eliminate racial disparities in debt accumulation.apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY1$125,000$125,000Alabama AriseGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncBirmingham, AL9$101,500$50,000Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice IncGeneral/operatingapps.irs.gov
The Westervelt FoundationTuscaloosa, AL1$100,000$100,000Saban Center FoundationAnnual givingapps.irs.gov
RX FoundationHadley, MA1$75,000$75,000Alabama AriseTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.apps.irs.gov
Public Welfare Foundation IncWashington, DC1$50,000$50,000Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and JusticeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaBirmingham, AL3$33,000$30,000Veterans Recovery ResourcesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Mike and Gillian Goodrich FoundationBirmingham, AL1$25,000$25,000Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeOperating support of organizationapps.irs.gov
The Gratitude FoundationBirmingham, AL1$25,000$25,000Alabama AriseCivicapps.irs.gov
Angelo and Ann Bruno Family FoundationBirmingham, AL1$10,000$10,000Saban Center FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Jay L Smith Family FoundationSedalia, CO1$10,000$10,000Alabama Military Support FoundationAssist local military members and their families with support, social functions, and scholarships for their children. most of our donation will be used for scholarship purposes. the remaining amount wapps.irs.gov
Marguerite Casey FoundationSeattle, WA1$10,000$10,000Pivot PathGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Long Lewis FoundationMuscle Shoals, AL4$6,000$2,500Jaggers JourneyOperational supportapps.irs.gov
James & Patricia Hart FoundationBascom, FL1$5,300$5,300Heartache & HopeGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
CD Helen and Jeff Glaze FoundationMobile, AL1$5,000$5,000Veterans Recovery ResourcesCommunity welfareapps.irs.gov
Cogan Family FoundationBoston, MA1$5,000$5,000Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable FoundationMontgomery, AL1$5,000$5,000Leadership MontgomeryCommunity sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
Stephens FoundationBirmingham, AL1$5,000$5,000Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeSupport of the organizationapps.irs.gov
The Solon and Martha Dixon FDAndalusia, AL1$5,000$5,000Covington Veterans FoundationRecognize & honor local veteransapps.irs.gov
Usg Foundation IncChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000Fallen Comrades Post 6073 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the UnitedCommunity & Civicapps.irs.gov
Nahikian Family FDNSaint Louis, MO1$3,000$3,000Taps DrillGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA31$2,538$319Counter Assault Team Benevolent AssociationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$2,500$2,500First Watch Foundation2500apps.irs.gov
Woodmenlife Outreach FoundationOmaha, NE1$2,500$2,500The Live Like 14 FoundationCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
Palmer Family FoundationMobile, AL1$1,500$1,500Taps DrillGeneralapps.irs.gov
Cagg FoundationBirmingham, AL1$1,000$1,000Leadership of MontgomeryGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationGreenville, SC1$834$834Alabama VeteranThis is an unrestricted donation.apps.irs.gov
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable FoundationMobile, AL1$500$500Taps DrillCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
The Reese Phifer Jr MemorialTuscaloosa, AL1$500$500Hunter Whitley Butterfly InitiativeAnnual giftapps.irs.gov
Thelma Dixon FoundationAndalusia, AL1$500$500Covington Veterans FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation IncorporatedAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALGeneral operating$350,000apps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALThe purpose of this proposal is to continue support of Alabama Arise's work to advocate for expanded Medicaid coverage including educational advocacy efforts around oral health, opportunities to advan$150,000apps.irs.gov
The David J Cooper Family Charitable Foundation IncMamga - Nineteen Thirty Eight LegacyMobile, ALUnrestricted$150,000apps.irs.gov
Pritzker Family FoundationAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALResearch and education on family economic stability$128,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALGeneral support$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Westervelt FoundationSaban Center FoundationTuscaloosa, ALAnnual giving$100,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationAlabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice IncMontgomery, ALTo provide a descriptive analysis of a pilot intervention designed to increase compliance with orders to pay fines and fees, and eliminate racial disparities in debt accumulation.$81,431apps.irs.gov
RX FoundationAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALTo further the exempt purposes of the organization.$75,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncAlabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice IncMontgomery, ALGeneral/operating$50,000apps.irs.gov
Public Welfare Foundation IncAlabama Appleseed Center for Law and JusticeMontgomery, ALGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Laura and John Arnold FoundationAlabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice IncMontgomery, ALTo support general operations.$44,000apps.irs.gov
The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaVeterans Recovery ResourcesMobile, ALCharitable$30,000apps.irs.gov
Mike and Gillian Goodrich FoundationAlabama Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeMontgomery, ALOperating support of organization$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Gratitude FoundationAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALCivic$25,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncAlabama VeteranBirmingham, ALGeneral/operating$25,000apps.irs.gov
Jay L Smith Family FoundationAlabama Military Support FoundationMontgomery, ALAssist local military members and their families with support, social functions, and scholarships for their children. most of our donation will be used for scholarship purposes. the remaining amount w$10,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncNational Veterans Day FoundationBirmingham, ALGeneral/operating$10,000apps.irs.gov
Marguerite Casey FoundationPivot PathMontgomery, ALGeneral operating support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Angelo and Ann Bruno Family FoundationSaban Center FoundationTuscaloosa, ALGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
James & Patricia Hart FoundationHeartache & HopeWest Blocton, ALGeneral operating fund$5,300apps.irs.gov
Cogan Family FoundationAlabama Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeMontgomery, ALGeneral Purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
Stephens FoundationAlabama Appleseed Center for Law & JusticeMontgomery, ALSupport of the organization$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Solon and Martha Dixon FDCovington Veterans FoundationAndalusia, ALRecognize & honor local veterans$5,000apps.irs.gov
Usg Foundation IncFallen Comrades Post 6073 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the UnitedScottsboro, ALCommunity & Civic$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncLeadership Lee County IncAuburn, ALGeneral/operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable FoundationLeadership MontgomeryMontgomery, ALCommunity sponsorship$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncPride On the PlainsAuburn, ALGeneral/operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
CD Helen and Jeff Glaze FoundationVeterans Recovery ResourcesMobile, ALCommunity welfare$5,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncAlabama VeteranBirmingham, ALGeneral/operating$4,000apps.irs.gov
Nahikian Family FDNTaps DrillMobile, ALGeneral operating$3,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationFirst Watch FoundationHuntsville, AL2500$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Long Lewis FoundationJaggers JourneyRussellville, ALOperational support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Woodmenlife Outreach FoundationThe Live Like 14 FoundationSulligent, ALCharitable donation$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Long Lewis FoundationFollowing Faith Foundation IncPelham, ALOperational support$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaFlags for Vets IncAuburn, ALCharitable$1,500apps.irs.gov
Palmer Family FoundationTaps DrillMobile, ALGeneral$1,500apps.irs.gov
The Daniel Foundation of AlabamaVeterans Recovery ResourcesMobile, ALCharitable$1,500apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncBridging the Gap in Blount CountyBlountsville, ALGeneral/operating$1,000apps.irs.gov
Cagg FoundationLeadership of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALGeneral operating$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Long Lewis FoundationSafer Birth in BamaFlorence, ALOperational support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncToulminville Crichton Community Development CorporationMobile, ALGeneral/operating$1,000apps.irs.gov
United Community Bank FoundationAlabama VeteranBirmingham, ALThis is an unrestricted donation.$834apps.irs.gov
Thelma Dixon FoundationCovington Veterans FoundationAndalusia, ALGeneral operations$500apps.irs.gov
The Reese Phifer Jr MemorialHunter Whitley Butterfly InitiativeCottondale, ALAnnual gift$500apps.irs.gov
Alabama Power Foundation IncLeadership Montgomery IncMontgomery, ALGeneral/operating$500apps.irs.gov
The Long Lewis FoundationRomans Warrior FoundationMuscle Shoals, ALOpperational support$500apps.irs.gov
Harry J and Aloyis L Sonneborn Charitable FoundationTaps DrillMobile, ALCharitable donation$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCounter Assault Team Benevolent AssociationDothan, ALGeneral support$319apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOperation ReconnectOrange Beach, ALGeneral support$279apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBearded WarriorsHuntsville, ALGeneral support$234apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWarhawgsDothan, ALGeneral support$199apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlabama AriseMontgomery, ALGeneral support$189apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationOars FoundationAuburn, ALGeneral support$151apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Molinari InstituteAuburn, ALGeneral support$128apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationPride On the PlainsAuburn, ALGeneral support$118apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlabama VeteranBirmingham, ALGeneral support$112apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHonoring Veteran LegaciesMadison, ALGeneral support$89apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRise Raptor ProjectHarvest, ALGeneral support$84apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVeterans Recovery ResourcesMobile, ALGeneral support$77apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFriends of the Homewood Public Library IncBirmingham, ALGeneral support$71apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice IncMontgomery, ALGeneral support$61apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationRomans Warrior FoundationMuscle Shoals, ALGeneral support$45apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFlags for Vets IncAuburn, ALGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlabama Fallen Warrior ProjectHoover, ALGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHorsepower Therapy IncGurley, ALGeneral support$31apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBeliever Educated UniqueDecatur, ALGeneral support$29apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationVillage Friends Village ValuesAuburn, ALGeneral support$28apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationB3ating TH3 OddzHuntsville, ALGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBaldwin County Veterans Court Foundation IncFoley, ALGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHall of HeroesTalladega, ALGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSafer Birth in Bama IncFlorence, ALGeneral support$27apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSanta S On BikesFoley, ALGeneral support$26apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTrue Divine Community Development IncMontgomery, ALGeneral support$24apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKrulak Marine Alliance of AlabamaHoover, ALGeneral support$17apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAir Force Association Chapter 102 of Montgomery AlabamaMontgomery, ALGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationForever Families Foundation IncDothan, ALGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLeadership Vestavia Hills IncBirmingham, ALGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTuscaloosa Urban MissionTuscaloosa, ALGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.