ALABAMA FOUNDATIONS

WHICH MAKE RURAL HEALTH GRANTS

Information on Alabama foundations presented below is compiled from the publication Alabama Foundation Directory, a 1996 publication of the Birmingham Public Library,  information maintained by The Foundation Center, and other sources.  Only foundations which allow solicitations and make grants for health-related purposes are included in this listing.

Adams Foundation

1800 Hillwood Drive

Montgomery, Alabama 36106

 

Address applications to:  Sam Adams, 1800 Hillwood Drive, Montgomery, AL 36106

 

Grants are restricted to charitable projects in the areas of education, health and the arts.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Agee (Rucker and Margaret) Fund

The following information should be included in each grant request to the Rucker & Margaret Agee Fund:

 

                A.            Name, address, and short summary of the purpose of the tax-exempt

                                organization which will be the recipient of the grant or funds.  Include

                                number of years tax-exempt organization has been in   existence.

 

                B.            The names of the Board of Directors or the Trustees responsible for

                                the management of the requesting organization.

 

                C.            Position or relationship to the applicant organization of the individual

                                signing the grant request.

 

                D.            The amount requested, and a complete and succinct summary of the project

                                or purpose for which grant is requested, limited to no more than five pages

                                (8 1/2 x 11, legible size type).  Address what grant is expected to accomplish;

                                number of persons expected to be served by grant; length of time for which

                                foundation aid will be needed; and number of staff employed by tax-exempt

                                organization.  Include budget for organization, or project.  Budget, list of

                                Board of Directors, and 501(c)(3) letter requested below may be in addition

                                to 5-page summary describing grant request.

 

                E.             Whether aid is being sought on this project or request from other founda-

                                tions or sources;  if so, the names of these sources and the amounts requeted

                                from each.  (This is for informational purposes only and should not be inter-

                                preted to mean that the Agee Fund discourages aid from other sources; in

                                fact it encourages participation of other donors).

 

                F.             A copy of the organization’s most recent letter of exemption from the

                                Internal Revenue Service demonstrating that it is an organization

                                exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal

                                Revenue Code.

 

                The Rucker & Margaret Agee Fund is a private foundation established in 1961 by Mr. & Mrs. Rucker Agee.  The foundation concentrates its grant efforts in the Birmingham, Alabama vicinity and has made awards in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, religion, and public/society benefit. 

 

                An original grant request  and two (2) copies should be submitted  by November 15 of each year to the following address listed below:  Grants for the current year will be awarded by December 31.

 

                                                                                Laura Wainwright

                                                                                Vice President

                                                                                Regions Bank

                                                                                P. O. Box 11426

                                                                                Birmingham, AL  35202

 

Alabama Foundation for Oncology

2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

(205) 877-2273

 

Address applications to:  Norma Daniel, 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209.  Include a description of the need and requested funds.  Grants are based on need.  There is  no application deadline.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Alabama Power Foundation, Inc.

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, Alabama 35291

(205) 250-2508

 

Foundation website: http://www.southerncompany.com/alpower/foundation/

 

Address applications to:  Jera G. Stribling, Executive Director, Alabama Power Foundation, Inc., 600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35291.  contact the foundation for application guidelines.  There is no application deadline. 

 

Areas of interest include disabled, health and medicine, and mental health.

 

Alabama Foundation for the Advancement of Psychiatry

19 South Jackson Street

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Albright (E. Roy) Foundation

c/o First Alabama Bank

Post Office Box 2527

Mobile, Alabama 36622

 

Address applications to:  Frank Browning, First Alabama Bank, P. O. Box 2527, Mobile, AL 36622.  Include a letter stating the nature of your organization and its need.  the application deadline is November 15. 

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine and mental health.

 

B E & K Foundation

2000 International  Park Drive

Birmingham, Alabama 35243

(205) 969-3600

 

Address applications to:  Donna Sanborn, B E & K  Foundation, P. O. Box 2332, Birmingham, AL 35201.  There is no application deadline.

 

Areas of interest include disabled, health and medicine, and mental health.

 

Baldwin County Tuberculosis Association

115 West 7th Street

Bay Minette, AL 36507

 

Address applications to: Charles A. Bodden, 115 West 7th Street, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine and mental health.

 

Bankhead Foundation

P.O. Box 2385

Jasper, AL 35502

 

Address applications to: Project People-Walker County, Inc. P.O. Box 1603, Jasper, AL 35502-1603. No specific form required.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine and mental health.

 

Bedsole (J.L.) Foundation

c/o AmSouth Bank, N.A., P.O. Box 1628, Mobile, AL 36633.

Address applications to: Mabel B. Ward, Executive Director, P.O. Box 1137, Mobile, AL 36633.

 

Written request should include name, exempt classification or 501(c)(3), details of request. 

 

Grants are limited to organizations working in Alabama, especially SW Alabama.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine and mental health.

 

Bennett (Claude) Family Foundation

P.O. Box 130804

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: Harold I. Apolonsky, 2222 Arlington Avenue S., Birmingham, AL 35205. Submit written application and include 501(c)(3), number, purpose, plan, personnel needs and relevant experience of applicant. Also include current and two previous financial statements. 

 

Grants are restricted to charitable, religious, or educational purposes and to donees within the restriction of IRC Section 501(c)(3).

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Blaylock Foundation, Inc.

1707 St. Andrews Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

 

Address applications to: Elizabeth B. Hollingsworth, 1707 St. Andrews Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. Letter outlining amount and nature of request. Brochure describing charity helpful but not required. 

 

Grants are aimed at assisting religious activities and education.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Blount Foundation, Inc.

4520 Executive Park Drive

Montgomery, AL 36116

 

Address applications to: D. Joseph McInnes, President and Director, 4520 Executive Park Drive, Montgomery, AL 36116-1602. Application should be in letter form, not longer than three pages. Include organization name, contact person, tax-exempt status, history of activities, evidence of need and ability to complete project, benefits expected, projected budget, expected funding sources, copy of last annual financial statement.

 

Grants are restricted to organizations in areas of health, education, civic affairs, cultural activities. Must have tax-exempt status and be publicly supported under IRC Section 509(a).

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine, and mental health.

 

Bolden (Herman and Emmie) Foundation

P.O. Box 360028

Birmingham, AL 35236

 

Address applications to: Herman C. Bolden, P.O. Box 360028, Birmingham, AL 35236. Application unrestricted.

 

Restrictions: Funds donated for religious, literary, scientific, educational, and charitable purposes.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Briarcliff Foundation

P.O. Box 2623

Birmingham, AL 35202

 

Address applications to: Briarcliff Foundation, P.O. Box 2623, Birmingham, AL 35202. Requests accepted in any form.

 

Caring Foundation

450 Riverchase Parkway East

Birmingham, AL 35298

 

Address applications to: Phillip Pope, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, 450 Riverchase Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35298. Application should include organization’s name, charitable purpose, and amount of request.

 

Areas of interest include environment and health and medicine.

 

Charico Non-Profit Corporation

P.O. Box 1972

Birmingham, AL 35201

 

Address applications to: Mr. L.Dumas, Charico Non-Profit Corporation, P.O. Box 1972, Birmingham, AL 35201. Include name of applicant, evidence of 501(c)(3) status, tax-exempt number, purpose for which gift will be used, prior experience of applicant in carrying out such purpose, applicant’s plan for, and personnel to be used in, carrying out purpose, current and two previous financial statements.

 

Donations limited for religious, charitable or educational purposes. Donees must e eligible under IRC section 501(c)(3).

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Chenoweth (James Barnett) Memorial Foundation, Inc.

410 Meadow Brook Lane

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: James B. Chenoweth, Jr., 410 Meadow Brook Lane, Birmingham, AL 35213. No specific form required.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Chenoweth (James Dow) Memorial Foundation, Inc.

4156 Glenbrook Drive

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: B.D. Chenoweth, 4156 Glenbrook Drive, Birmingham, AL 35213. No specific form required.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Child Health Foundation

P.O. Box 74064

Birmingham, AL 35253

 

Address applications to: Child Health Foundation, P.O. Box 74064, Birmingham, AL 35253. Applicants should submit prospectus describing the aims and significance of project, study design and methodology, an overall budget, and time schedule to complete the project. Foundation will notify applicants whose prospectuses are reviewed favorably, and a formal application will be issued.

 

Deadline: August 31 for formal application.

 

Restrictions: Applicants must be affiliated with an academic institution or research center. No funding for construction projects. Rarely funds salaries of researchers/investigators.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Collier (Ben) Educational Foundation, Inc.

8715 Mobile Highway

Hope Hull, AL 36043

 

Address applications to: Ben C. Collier, c/o Lisa Turner, P.O. Box 5610, Montgomery, AL 36103. No prescribed form.

 

Comer Foundation

P.O. Box 302

Sylacauga, AL 35150

 

Address applications to: R. Larry Edmunds, Secretary and Treasurer, Comer Foundation, P.O. Box 302, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Include letter of information and amount of request.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Community Foundation of South Alabama

P.O. Box 990

Mobile, AL 36601

 

Address applications to: Community Foundation of South Alabama, P.O. Box 990, Mobile, AL 36601. Application form required. Contact foundation for application guidelines and forms.

 

Deadline: October 1

 

Grants restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in south Alabama. No grants to individuals.

 

Areas of interest include: Environment, health and medicine.

 

Compass Bank Foundation

P.O. Box 10566

Birmingham, AL 35296

 

Address applications to: Lee Harris, Compass Bank Foundation, P.O. Box 10566, Birmingham, AL 35296. Written form.

 

Grants limited to organizations working in Alabama. Must have 501(c)(3) exempt status.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine, and mental health.

 

Cowin Special Account

P.O. Box 1962

Birmingham, AL 35201

 

Address applications to: Peter G. Cowin, P.O. Box 1962, Birmingham, AL 35201. Most recipients are pre-selected. Written or verbal requests by qualified charitable organizations are occasionally considered.

 

Restrictions: No contributions to individuals. Recipients must be qualified charitable organizations as approved by the Internal Revenue Service.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Daniel Foundation of Alabama

820 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 1200

Birmingham, AL 35209

 

Address applications to: S. Garry Smith, Foundation Manager, 820 Shades Creek Parkway, Suite 1200, Birmingham, AL 35209. Submit letter of application and any relevant brochures about the organization.

 

Grants limited to organizations in the southeastern U.S.

 

Areas of interest include: Environment, health and medicine, and mental health.

 

Decatur Daily Charitable Trust

P.O. Box 1488

Decatur, AL 35602

 

Address applications to: Doris Drake, P.O. Box 1488, Decatur, AL 35602. Letter form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Dove (G. Mack and Nancy R.) Foundation

1751 Kinsey Road

Dothan, AL 36302

 

Address applications to: G. Mack Dove, P.O. Box 6827, Dothan, AL 36302. Contact foundation to request application form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Durr-Fillauer Medical Foundation

301 Brown Springs Road

Montgomery, AL 36117

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Engel Family Foundation

P. O. Box 370127

Birmingham, AL 35237

 

Address applications to: Marvin R. Engel, P.O. Box 370127, Birmingham, AL 35237.

 

No formal form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine and mental health.

 

Engel (Joseph and Reva) Foundation

P.O. Box 3128

Jasper, AL 35502-3128

 

Address applications to: Alan Z. Engel or Joseph H. Engel, P.O. Box 3128, Jasper, AL 35502-3128. Include individual written request to trustee.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine and mental health.

 

Fig Tree Foundation

P.O. Box 130843

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: Jo Ann Morrison, P.O. Box 130843, Birmingham, AL 35213. Include individual request to trustee.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

First National Bank of Brewton, Alabama Charitable Foundation

227 Belleville Avenue

Brewton, AL 36426

 

Address applications to: Dan Britton, P.O. Drawer 469, Brewton, AL 36427.

 

Grants limited to Escambia County, AL.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Florence Foundation

P.O. Box 2727

Mobile, AL 36652

 

Address applications to: Dwain G. Luce, P.O. Box 2727, Mobile, AL 36652. Application form not required.

 

Restrictions: Organizations must be qualified under IRC section 501(c)(3).

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Gartrell Foundation

35474 U.S. Highway 231

Ashville, AL 35953

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Gibson (E.L.) Foundation

P.O. Box 159

Enterprise, AL 36331

 

Address applications to: J.B. Brunson, P.O. Box 159, Enterprise, AL 36331. Include letter of request.

 

Grants are restricted to residents of Coffee County and bordering counties. Funds must be used for health-related purposes.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Goodrich Foundation

c/o AmSouth Bank, N.A.

P.O. Box 11426

Birmingham, AL 35202

 

Address applications to: Henry C. Goodrich, 2608 Caldwell Mill Lane, Birmingham, AL 35243. Include letter with copy of requesting organization’s latest determination letter.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Greater Birmingham Foundation

P.O. Box 131027

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: Greater Birmingham Foundation, P.O. Box 131027, Birmingham, AL 35213. Contact foundation to receive application guidelines. Foundation’s distribution committee meets twice each year, usually in May and November. Submit applications by the first day of the month preceding distribution committee meeting.

 

Deadline: April 1 and October 1.

 

Grants are restricted to non-profit, tax-exempt, IRS designated 501(c)(3) organizations which provide services in the Greater Birmingham Metropolitan Area.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Gregory Foundation for Homeless or Abused Children, Inc.

2120 North Wood Avenue

Florence, AL 35630

 

Address applications to: Lilbourn P. Hall, 2120 North Wood Avenue, Florence, AL 35630. Include a brief explanation of charitable purpose, most recent financial statement, list of organization’s board of directors, and copy of IRS tax-exemption letter.

 

Deadline: April 30

 

Grants must benefit children (i.e. homeless, abused, terminally ill.)

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Greil Memorial Foundation

P.O. Box 33

Montgomery, AL 36101-0033

 

Address applications to: Ed Sullivan, Jr., P.O. Box 33, Montgomery, AL 36101-0033. Include letter stating name of organization and what is needed.

 

Grants restricted to charities in Montgomery, AL and surrounding area.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Harco Foundation

Harco Square

3925 Rice Mine Road, N.E.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-3546

 

Address applications to: James Harrison, Harco Square, 3925 Rice Mine Road, N.E.

Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-3546.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Hess (Ronnie and Donald) Foundation

3936 Southwood Road

Birmingham, AL 35223

 

Address applications to: Ronnie Hess, 750 Lakeshore Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35211. Include individual request to trustee.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Hill Crest Foundation, Inc.

310 North 19th Street

Bessemer, AL 35020

 

Address applications to: Jack Paden, 310 North 19th Street, Bessemer, AL 35020. Written form including information about the purpose of the application and the entity making the application.

 

Grants are restricted to only tax-exempt organizations. Most beneficiaries have programs within the state of Alabama.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Hook (Roth) Foundation

P.O. Box 1169

Aliceville, AL 35442

 

Address applications to: Roth Hook Foundation, P.O. Box 333, Aliceville, AL 35442

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Ireland (Caroline P. and Charles W.) Foundation

Laura Wainwright

Vice President

Regions Bank

P. O. Box 11426

Birmingham, AL  35202

 

Address applications to: Laura Wainwright, VicePresident, Regions Bank, P.O. Box 11426, Birmingham, AL 35202. Letter form, including copy of organization’s latest IRS determination letter.

 

Restrictions: No grants to individuals.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Johnson (Terry W.) and Johnson (Sheron B.) Charitable Trust

3900 Montclair Road, Suite 301

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: Terry W. Johnson, 3900 Montclair Road, Suite 301, Birmingham, AL 35213. Contact foundation for application form.

 

Grants limited to IRC 509(a)(1), (2), (3) entities.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Kaul (Hugh) Foundation

(Fund information was updated in May 2008 courtesy of Regions Bank)

 

THE DEADLINES ARE MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15 EACH YEAR.

 

BACKGROUND AND MISSION

The Hugh Kaul Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 by Mr. Hugh Kaul.   A native of Birmingham, Mr. Kaul was a leader in the timber industry in Alabama, a State Representative and a founder, Director and President of the Alabama Forestry Council.  Mr. Kaul committed his time and assets to many area nonprofits during his life and desired that assets from his foundation be used to address needs in Jefferson, Coosa and Clay Counties, Alabama.  The foundation has made awards in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public/society benefit.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The foundation meets twice a year in the spring and fall to review proposals.  Application is made to the foundation in writing.  An original and eleven copies of a proposal must be submitted using only 8 ½ x 11 – inch paper printed on both sides, without binders, notebooks, or folders.  The proposals must include the following:

 

A ONE-PAGE COVER LETTER, ADDRESSED TO THE HUGH KAUL FOUNDATION, SIGNED BY YOUR DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR, TO INCLUDE:

 

     Name, address, phone and fax numbers of your organization.

     Name and title of the contact person if other than the director.

     Amount of funds requested.

     A concise summary of your project using no more than one paragraph.

 

2.   THE FULL PROPOSAL.  IN NO MORE THAN FOUR PAGES, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

 

A.       YOUR AGENCY’S BACKGROUND

·         Its history including major programs or accomplishments.

·         Any links with similar organizations.

 

B.        THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM YOU PROPOSE

 

·         The need or issue you will address.

·         The total cost of the project or program and the amount you are requesting.

·         Your goals and objectives.

·         The activities that will be carried out to accomplish the objectives.

·         The qualifications of key personnel.

·         Any other organizations involved in your project or providing similar services.

 

PROJECT CONTINUATION

 

·         If the project is ongoing, your plans to continue after the funding period.

·         Future funding sources.

 

D.  PROJECT EVALUATION

 

·         Your criteria for effectiveness.

·         The methods you will use to analyze your results (measure your progress). 

·         Who will assess the results.

 

3.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

·      A line item income and expense budget for the project, including in-kind and cash support. 

·      A list of other foundations or sources to which you have submitted this proposal.  Please indicate whether funds

         have been committed, declined or are pending.

·      Your organization’s current annual operating budget and an income and expense statement for your last fiscal year. 

         Both should include sources of support as well as expenses.

 

4.   ADDITIONAL MATERIAL

 

A list of your current Board of Directors including the primary professional and/or civic affiliation of each member.

Names titles and telephone numbers of three professionals familiar with the work of your organization.

Your organization’s tax exempt letter from the IRS (include with original application only).

 

Should we need additional informational or want to schedule a visit to your facility, our grants research consultant will contact you to make arrangements.  During this same period, please advise us should circumstances arise that change or affect any aspect of your request.

 

All organizations making application with the Kaul Foundation are encouraged, but not required, to join the NonProfit Resource Center of Alabama located in Birmingham.

 

Address Applications to:

Carla B. Gale

Vice President

Regions Bank

P.O. Box 11426

Birmingham, AL 35202

1901 6TH Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 326-5382

 

HUGH KAUL FOUNDATION

 

H. Corbin Day, Hillery Head, Nancy E. Dunlap, M.D., Don James, John Kaul Greene, John J. McMahon, Jr.,

Beverly P. Head, III, Samuel E. Yates

 

Kemp (Nelson and Charleen) Foundation

1400 Park Place Tower

Birmingham, AL 35203

 

Address applications to: Mary F. Hyche, P.O. Box 236, Winfield, AL 35594. Application should be written form and include information regarding the purpose of the application and about the entity making the applications.

 

Grants limited to charitable, religious, and educational organizations.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Kimerling (Charles and Esther Lee) Charitable Foundation

2208 University Boulevard

Birmingham, AL 35233

 

Address applications to: David P. Kassouf, 2208 University Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35233-2393. Include letter describing charitable purpose of requesting entity.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

King (E.D.) Family Trust

301 East 18th Street

Anniston, AL 36201

 

Address applications to: Janice Frazier, 301 East 18th Street, Anniston, AL 36201. Written application should include name, address, date of hospital stay, and gross income for the year of hospitalization.

 

Grants restricted to applicants having income sufficiently low to comply with the Hill-Burton eligibility requirements for indigent hospital care.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Linn-Henley Charitable Trust

c/o Compass Bank,

P.O. Box 10566

Birmingham, AL 35296

 

Address applications to: Mitzie Hall, Compass Bank Trust Department, P.O. Box 10566, Birmingham, AL 35296. Include written request stating amount needed and purpose of grant.

 

Grants restricted to Jefferson County, AL.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Lubel (William A. and Marilyn) Charitable Foundation

P.O. Box 160546

Mobile, AL 36616

 

Address applications to: William A. Lubel, P.O. Box 160546, Mobile, AL 36616

Grants limited to charitable organizations. No gifts to individuals.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Malbis Memorial Foundation

9865 Highway 90

Daphne, AL 36526

Address applications to: Malbis Memorial Foundation, 9865 Highway 90, Daphne, AL 36526. Letter form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

May (Ben) Charitable Foundation

c/o AmSouth Bank, N.A.

P.O. Drawer 1628

Mobile, AL 36629

 

Address applications to: Mr. Vivian G. Johnston, Jr., Ben May Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 123, Mobile, AL 36601. No prescribed form.

 

Grants restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations that are not private foundations.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

McAbee Construction Foundation

P.O. Box 2252

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

 

Address applications to: Leroy McAbee, 5724 21st Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Include typed letter with explanation of proposed use of grant or contribution.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

McGowin (Lillian C.) Foundation

c/o AmSouth Bank, N.A.

P.O. Box 1628

Mobile, AL 36629

 

Address applications to: Joe H. Little, Jr., P.O. Box 421, Mobile, AL 36601. Contact foundation for application form or see IRS 990-PF tax return.

 

Deadline: December 1

 

Restrictions: Recipients must be qualified under IRC section 501(c)(3). No grants to individuals. Recipients are usually located within or near Mobile, AL. Foundation’s giving emphasis is toward children.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

McMillan (D.W.) Foundation

329 Belleville Avenue

Brewton, AL 36426

 

Address applications to: Ed Leigh McMillan II, Brewton, AL 36426. Application must include proof of need and evidence that recipient organization meets qualification as poor and needy.

 

Grants limited to Escambia County, AL and Escambia County, FL.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

McWane Foundation

P.O. Box 43327

Birmingham, AL 35243

 

Address applications to: James R. McWane, Box 43327, Birmingham, AL 35243. Written form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Metrock (Michael and Helen) Charitable Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 9

Montevallo, AL 35115

 

Address applications to: Metrock Charitable Foundation Contribution Committee, P.O. Box 9, Montevallo, AL 35115. Applications must include copy of IRC section 501(c)(3) exemption letter.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Meyer (George C.) Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 1939

Gulf Shores, AL 36547

 

Address applications to: Erie H. Meyer, P.O. Box 1939, Gulf Shores, AL 36547. No specific form. Organizations should provide written evidence of tax-exemption status.

 

Grants generally limited to SW Alabama.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Meyer (Robert R.) Foundation

(Fund information was updated in May 2008 courtesy of Regions Bank)

 

THE DEADLINES ARE MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15 EACH YEAR.

 

BACKGROUND AND MISSION

The Robert R. Meyer Foundation is a private foundation established in 1949 by Mr. Robert R. Meyer and further funded by bequests from the wills of Robert R. Meyer and John Meyer.  Mr. Meyer desired that assets from his foundation be used to address needs in Birmingham and its vicinity.  The foundation has made awards in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and public/society benefit.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The foundation meets twice a year in the spring and fall to review proposals.  Application is made to the foundation in writing.  An original and six copies of a proposal must be submitted using only 8 ½ x 11 – inch paper printed on one side only, without binders, notebooks, or folders.  The proposals must include the following:

 

1.       A ONE-PAGE COVER LETTER, ADDRESSED TO THE ROBERT R. MEYER FOUNDATION, SIGNED BY

          YOUR DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR, TO INCLUDE:

 

·         Name, address, phone and fax numbers of your organization.

·         Name and title of the contact person if other than the director.

·         Amount of funds requested.

·         A succint summary of your project using no more than one paragraph.

 

2.        THE FULL PROPOSAL.  IN NO MORE THAN FOUR PAGES, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

 

A.       YOUR AGENCY’S BACKGROUND

·         Its history including major programs or accomplishments.

·         Any links with similar organizations.

 

B.        THE PROJECT OR PROGRAM YOU PROPOSE

 

·         The need or issue you will address.

·         The total cost of the project or program and the amount you are requesting.

·         Your goals and objectives.

·         The activities that will be carried out to accomplish the objectives.

·         The qualifications of key personnel.

·         Any other organizations involved in your project or providing similar services.

 

C.      PROJECT CONTINUATION

 

·         If the project is ongoing, your plans to continue after the funding period.

·         Future funding sources.

  

D.      PROJECT EVALUATION

 

·         Your criteria for effectiveness.

·         The methods you will use to analyze your results (measure your progress). 

·         Who will assess the results.

 

3.        FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

·         A line item income and expense budget for the project, including in-kind and cash support. 

·         A list of other foundations or sources to which you have submitted this proposal.  Please indicate

            whether funds have been committed, declined or are pending.

·         Your organization’s current annual operating budget and an income and expense statement for

            your last fiscal year.  Both should include sources of support as well as expenses.

 

4.        ADDITIONAL MATERIAL

 

·         A list of your current Board of Directors including the primary professional and/or civic affiliation of

            each member.

·         Names titles and telephone numbers of three professionals familiar with the work of your

            organization.

·         Your organization’s tax exempt letter from the IRS.

 

Should we need additional informational or want to schedule a visit to your facility, our grants research consultant will contact you to make arrangements.  During this same period, please advise us should circumstances arise that change or affect any aspect of your request.

 

Address Applications to:

 

Carla B. Gale

Vice President

Regions Bank

P.O. Box 11426

Birmingham, AL 35202

1901 6th Avenue North

Birmingham, AL 35203

 

Telephone: (205) 326-5382

 

ROBERT R. MEYER FOUNDATION

 

Sharon L. Blackburn

Raymond Harbert

Elmer B. Harris

Gaynell Hendricks

 

Middleton (Kate Kinloch) Fund

c/o First Alabama Bank

P.O. Box 2527

Mobile, AL 36622

 

Address applications to: Lola Melton, Merchants National Bank Building, Room 1507, Mobile, AL 36602. Applicants must complete an application and interview with Lola Melton. Applicants must provide copies of medical bills and proof of income and expenses, showing the financial burden related to medical problems.

 

Grants awarded only for financial burden caused by medical expenses. Grants limited to residents of Mobile County, AL.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Miller Foundation, Inc.

101 Jordan Lane

Mobile, AL 36608

 

Address applications to: Joseph B. Miller, 101 Jordan Lane, Mobile, AL 36608. Personal resume format documenting experience in the field of medical allergies.

 

Deadline: Determine on a project by project basis.

 

Grants restricted to the study of medical allergies.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Mitchell Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 1126

Mobile, Al 36633

 

Address applications to: Augustine Meaher III, P.O. Box 1126, Mobile, AL 36633.

 

Letter stating amount requested and intended use.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Mitnick (J. George and Willine E.)

P.O. Box 3128

Jasper, AL 35502-3128

 

Address applications to: Joseph H. Engel, Trustee, P.O. Box 3128, Jasper, AL 35502-3128. Individual written request to trustee.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Montgomery Area Community Foundation

P.O. box 11587

Montgomery, AL 36111

 

Address applications to: Montgomery Area Community Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 11587, Montgomery, Al 36111. Contact foundation to receive application guidelines.

 

Deadline: Contact foundation.

 

Grants limited to charitable organizations which provide services in the Greater Montgomery Area.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Moore (B.C.) & Sons, Inc.

c/o Compass Bank

P.O. Box 10566

Birmingham, AL 35296

 

Address applications to: Carl E. Bennett, c/o B.C. Moore, Inc., P.O. Drawer 72, Wadesboro, NC 28170. Letter form.

 

Grants limited to charitable beneficiaries.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

O’Neal (Emmet and Robin) Foundation, Inc.

744 41st Street North

Birmingham, AL 35202

 

Application: N/A

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Phifer (Reese, Jr.) Memorial Foundation

c/o AmSouth Bank, N.A.

P.O. Box 2028

Tuscaloosa, AL 35403

 

Address applications to: Susan Phifer Cork, c/o Phifer Wire Products, 4400 Kauloosa Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. No specific form required.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Reich Foundation

3411 Windsor Boulevard

Birmingham, AL 35209

 

Address applications to: Robert D. Reich, Jr., 3411 Windsor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209. No standard form, submit application in writing.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Rotary Children’s Foundation

P.O. Box 160427

Mobile, AL 36616

 

Address applications to: Rotary Children’s Foundation, P.O. Box 189, Mobile, AL 36601.Contact foundation for application guidelines or see IRS 990-PF return.

 

Deadline: September 21

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Rozelle (Bertha Hicks) Charitable Trust

600 South Street

Talladega, AL 35160

 

Address applications to: William Rozelle, 600 South Street, Talladega, AL 35160. Written form. Include name of applicant, affirmation of IRC section 501(c)(3) exempt status, organization’s tax-exempt number, explanation of purpose for which gift will be used, prior experience of applicant in carrying out such purpose, applicant’s plan for, and personnel to be used in, carrying out such purpose, current and two previous financial statements.

 

Grants limited to religious, charitable, or educational purposes and to donees within the restriction of IRC section 501(c)(3).

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Sage Foundation, Inc.

P.O. box 6763

Dothan, AL 36302

 

Address applications to: Dawn Dunning, c/o Sage Foundation, P.O. Box 6763, Dothan, AL 36302. No specific form required.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Second Generation Fund

3124 Pine Ridge Road

Birmingham, AL 35213

 

Address applications to: Kay Blount Miles, 3124 Pine Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35213. General description of project including budget, other sources of income, etc.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Sexton Family Charitable Foundation

1323 Stratford Road, Suite 2

Decatur, AL 35601

 

Address applications to: William B. Exton, 1323 Stratford Road, Decatur, AL 35601. Letter form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Shook (Barbara Ingalls) Foundation

206 Hart Fell Crescent

Birmingham, AL 35223

 

Address applications to: B.I. Shook, Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation, 206 Hart Fell Crescent, Birmingham, AL 35223. No specific application form required, but applicants must be charitable organizations and must include tax identification number with application.

 

Preference is given to charitable organizations in Alabama and Colorado. Most grants are made for medical purposes, but some grants go to other purposes and to organizations in other states.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Sonnabend (Leopold M.) Foundation

2821 Canoe Brook Lane

Birmingham, AL 35243

 

Address applications to: Joan Becker, 2821 Canoe Brook Lane, Birmingham, AL 35243. Written request form.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Sterne (Dorothy G.) Charitable Trust

c/o South Trust Bank, N.A.

P.O. Box 1000

Anniston, AL 36202

 

Address applications to: Dorothy G. Sterne Charitable Trust, c/o South Trust Bank of Calhoun County, P.O. Box 1000, Anniston, AL 36202. Written request to committee for approval.

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Stockham (William and Kate F.) Foundation, Inc.

c/o AmSouth Bank, N.A.,

P.O. Box 11426

Birmingham, AL 35202

 

Address applications to: Herbert Stockham, c/o Stockham Valves & Fittings, P.O. Box 10326, Birmingham, AL 35202. Written form only.

 

Grants limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes primarily for the benefit of needy persons.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Vinson (Homer) Foundation

P.O. Box 360

Red Bay, Al 35582

 

Address applications to: Homer G. Vinson, P.O. Box 360, Red Bay, AL 35582. Typed form, include purpose and history of organization.

 

Deadline: December 15

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Vulcan Materials Company Foundation

P.O. Box 530187

Birmingham, AL 35253-0187

 

Address applications to: Mary S. Russom, P.O. Box 530187, Birmingham, AL 35253-0187. Include two-page letter describing project or organization, evidence of IRC 501(c)(3) status, project or organization budget, and most current financial statement.

 

No contributions to individuals, political organizations, strictly religious organizations or organizations having discriminatory practices.

 

Areas of interest include environment, health and medicine.

 

Wendland (Diane) 1962 Charitable Trust

c/o First Alabama Bank Trust Department

P.O. Box 511

Montgomery, AL 36101

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Williams Family Charitable Foundation

4161 Carmichael Road

Montgomery, AL 36109

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

Williamson, Martin and Brooke Family Foundation

2000-A Southbridge Parkway

Birmingham, AL 35209

 

Areas of interest include health and medicine.

 

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