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Giving Guidelines

The Foundation Does NOT Fund:
  • Individuals

  • Fundraising events, charitable dinners or advertising

  • Fraternal or sports organizations

  • For profit hospitals or research

  • Organizations outside the Greater Birmingham Area

  • Political candidates, organizations or campaigns

  • Endowments or scholarships

  • Recurring operating expenses (unless for a start-up project)

  • Program expenses that occur on a regular basis

  • Religious organizations for religious purposes


Funding Considerations
  • Programs that have matching or other funds from government, other foundations, corporate or private funding.

  • Organizations and programs that show collaboration and sharing of ideas and resources are strongly encouraged

  • Any organization that has been awarded a multi-year grant may not apply for another grant until 1 year after the final payment is made