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Samford-Cannon Foundation: 22 grants to organizations, $422,914 (tax year ended December 2025)
Samford-Cannon Foundation, a private foundation in Opelika, AL, paid 22 grants to organizations totaling $422,914 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on July 17, 2026. The largest was $157,437 to First Methodist Church in Opelika, AL for sanctuary renovations.
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- EIN
- 200246688
- Based in
- Opelika, AL
- Assets
- $11,565,747
- Grants paid
- $422,914
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed July 17, 2026, IRS object ID 202641989349100804. It reported $422,914 in grants paid; 22 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Methodist Church | Opelika, AL | Sanctuary renovations | $157,437 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Scholarships & awards | Education | $50,048 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center | Montgomery, AL | Help underwrite construction cost for recreational complex in opelika, al | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika Chamber Foundation | Opelika, AL | Opelika forward capital campaign | Community improvement and capacity building | $48,921 | apps.irs.gov |
| East Alabama Medical Center Foundation | Opelika, AL | General funding | $33,999 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika City Schools | Opelika, AL | Provide continuing ed to select high school students | $23,665 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hudson Family Foundation | Auburn, AL | Provide financial support for children/families living w/ terminal illness | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southern Union Foundation | Wadley, AL | Scholarships for students | $9,844 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Esperanza House | Auburn, AL | General funding | Human services | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | General funding | Education | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Lake United Methodist Assembly | Montgomery, AL | General funding | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Aid individuals w/ intellectual & development disabilities | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sound Wall Music Initiative | Opelika, AL | General funding | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | General funding | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big House Foundation | Opelika, AL | Support to foster & adoptive families in area | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Food acquisition for community market | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity | Opelika, AL | General funding | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alabama Rural Ministry | Auburn, AL | General funding | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Birth Outreach Ministries | Midland, GA | General funding | Religion-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Village Friends | Auburn, AL | General funding | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation | Montgomery, AL | General funding | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keep Opelika Beautiful | Opelika, AL | General funding | Environment | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed September 2, 2025, IRS object ID 202512459349100001. It reported $469,973 in grants paid; 24 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Methodist Church | Opelika, AL | Sanctuary renovations | $147,752 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika Chamber Foundation | Opelika, AL | Opelika forward capital campaign | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,012 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center | Montgomery, AL | Help underwrite construction cost for recreational complex in opelika, al | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Alabama Medical Center Foundation | Opelika, AL | Capital campaign psychiatric hospital | $40,836 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika City Schools | Opelika, AL | Provide continuing ed to select high school students | $27,955 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Scholarships & awards | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Capital campaign for rane culinary center | Education | $24,931 | apps.irs.gov |
| Us Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Education & immersive engagement | $24,284 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jason Dufner Charitable Foundation | Auburn, AL | Fight childhood hunger | Human services | $18,385 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southern Union Foundation | Wadley, AL | Scholarships for students | $10,418 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hudson Family Foundation | Auburn, AL | Provide financial support for children/families living w/ terminal illness | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Aid individuals w/ intellectual & development disabilities | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Exodus Ranch | Opelika, AL | Provide support for children in need | Housing and shelter | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | General funding | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vida Nueva Cca | Auburn, AL | Support christians desiring smaller in-depth studies | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | General funding | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big House Foundation | Opelika, AL | Support to foster & adoptive families in area | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Camp Ascca | Jacksons Gap, AL | Camper scholarships | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Envision Opelika | Opelika, AL | Southside center for the arts renovations | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Food acquisition for community market | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Smile-A-Mile | Birmingham, AL | Support children with cancer | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation | Highlands, NC | Support highlands-cashiers, nc hospital | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| O Grows | Opelika, AL | Address issues of food insecurity in area | $700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Storybook Farm | Opelika, AL | Support equine assisted activities for children w/ physical, emotional challenges | Recreation and sports | $700 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2023
From the Form 990-PF filed August 12, 2025, IRS object ID 202532249349100013. It reported $437,928 in grants paid; 26 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Methodist Church | Opelika, AL | Sanctuary renovations | $150,022 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika Chamber Foundation | Opelika, AL | Opelika forward capital campaign | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,519 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center | Montgomery, AL | Help underwrite construction cost for recreational complex in opelika, al | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Capital campaign for rane culinary center | Education | $25,736 | apps.irs.gov |
| Us Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Education & immersive engagement | $25,735 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blue Lake United Methodist Association | Andalusia, AL | General funding of camp blue lake | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Scholarships & awards | Education | $24,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| East Alabama Arts Association | Opelika, AL | General funding | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| East Alabama Medical Center Foundation | Opelika, AL | Capital campaign psychiatric hospital | $14,779 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hudson Family Foundation | Auburn, AL | Provide financial support for children/families living w/ terminal illness | Education | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southern Union Foundation | Wadley, AL | Scholarships for students | $10,087 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First United Methodist Church of Monroeville | Monroeville, AL | General funding | $5,050 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Food acquisition for community market | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | General funding | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Storybook Farm | Opelika, AL | Support equine assisted activities for children w/ physical, emotional challenges | Recreation and sports | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Aid individuals w/ intellectual & development disabilities | Human services | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Village Friends | Auburn, AL | Support senior citizen independence in opelika/auburn area | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Miracle League of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | General funding for mentally/physically handicapped sports | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Peggy Crosby Center | Highlands, NC | Help provide space for nonprofit organizations in highlands, nc | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Life Enrichment | Highlands, NC | Provide educational & entertaining programs in highlands, nc | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation | Highlands, NC | Support highlands-cashiers, nc hospital | Health care | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opelika Historic Preservation Society | Opelika, AL | Support opelika historic district | $150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Geneaological Society of East Alabama | Opelika, AL | General funding | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keep Opelika Beautiful | Opelika, AL | General funding to support programs in opelika community | Environment | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Stegall Seminary Scholarship Endowment Foundation | Montgomery, AL | Sch | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Museum of East Alabama | Opelika, AL | General funding | Arts, culture and humanities | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2022
From the Form 990-PF filed August 12, 2025, IRS object ID 202522249349100707. It reported $525,735 in grants paid; 36 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Opelika, AL | Sanctuary renovations | $150,376 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika Chamber Foundation | Opelika, AL | Opelika forward capital campaign | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,990 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center | Montgomery, AL | Help underwrite construction cost for recreational complex in opelika, al | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Capital campaign for baseball activity | Education | $46,642 | apps.irs.gov |
| Opelika City Schools | Opelika, AL | Provide philanthropic education to select high school students | $25,453 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Scholarships & awards | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Capital campaign for rane culinary center | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Us Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation | Huntsville, AL | Education & immersive engagement | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Youth for Christ of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Support isolated youths in east alabama | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Gogue performing arts center capital campaign | Education | $18,052 | apps.irs.gov |
| East Alabama Medical Center Foundation | Opelika, AL | Capital campaign neonatal intensive care unit | $15,421 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southern Union Foundation | Wadley, AL | Scholarships for students | $10,651 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hudson Family Foundation | Auburn, AL | Provide financial support for children/families living w/ terminal illness | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Birth Outreach Ministries | Valley, AL | Support recovering addicts | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | General funding of school | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Food Bank of East Alabama | Auburn, AL | Food acquisition for community market | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Highlands Performing Arts Center | Highlands, NC | Support the arts in highlands, nc | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Highlands Playhouse | Highlands, NC | Support the arts in highlands, nc | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation | Highlands, NC | Support highlands-cashiers, nc hospital | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Storybook Farm | Opelika, AL | Support equine assisted activities for children w/ physical, emotional challenges | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | General funding | Education | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Huntingdon College | Montgomery, AL | Scholarships for students | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Camp Good Grief | Auburn, AL | Support children who lost a parent | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Envision Opelika | Opelika, AL | Support "circles of opelika" poverty reduction program | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Esperanza House | Auburn, AL | Purchase winter coats for children of lee county | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Exceptional Foundation | Auburn, AL | Aid individuals w/ intellectual & development disabilities | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Help to promote continued strengthening of philanthropy | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Smile-A-Mile | Birmingham, AL | Support children with cancer | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Village Friends | Auburn, AL | Support senior citizen independence in opelika/auburn area | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First United Methodist Church | Monroeville, AL | Support various ministries within the church | $700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center for Life Enrichment | Highlands, NC | Provide educational & entertaining programs in highlands, nc | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Literacy & Learning Center | Highlands, NC | Support highlands, nc literacy program | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Peggy Crosby Center | Highlands, NC | Help provide space for nonprofit organizations in highlands, nc | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| City of Opelika | Opelika, AL | Support "recycled teenagers" adult day program | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Opelika High School | Opelika, AL | Support opelika high school theatre department | $150 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Keep Opelika Beautiful | Opelika, AL | General funding to support programs in opelika community | Environment | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $339,909 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $200,442 |
| Human services | $37,885 |
| Recreation and sports | $9,700 |
| Health care | $7,000 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $5,050 |
| Housing and shelter | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,814,050 |
| North Carolina | $21,000 |
| Virginia | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | $1,000 |
| Georgia | $500 |
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- Who funds human services in Alabama
- Who funds education in Virginia
- Who funds recreation and sports in Alabama
- Who funds health care in North Carolina
Updated July 17, 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.