FOR NONPROFITS

Overview session for nonprofit representatives in St. Clair County

The Community Foundation is made up of more than 350 grantmaking funds, each with its own purpose defined by the individual, family or corporation that established each fund. 

For our Community Funds, that purpose is to meet the community's most pressing needs and to take advantage of the best opportunities to make life better in the greater Birmingham area.  In 2009, we made changes to our grantmaking process in response to local and national economic conditions. Those changes continue through 2010

We continue to work with nonprofits through other services, such as our Charitable Real Estate Foundation and through strategic initiatives, often in partnership with other funders on the local as well as national level. 

Current interest areas and priorities were developed by our Needs and Opportunities Committee using data in the "Community Counts" indicators report, published in 2005, and other reports, including Alabama Kids Count and the Cultural Master Plan for Greater Birmingham.

If you represent a nonprofit
that serves Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount or Walker counties, even if you have submitted a grant proposal before, check out current grant guidelines to see a complete list of current priorities and review temporary changes. NOTE: Guidelines were last updated Feb. 2, 2010..

For more information
Contact us if you want to sign up for an overview session which will go over the procedure in more detail. Please fill out our Intent to File form by September 3 if you intend to submit a grant for the September 15, 2010, deadline. Contact James McCrary for information about 2011 grantmaking.

Community Funds at work
Spring 2010 grants from Community Funds


Fall 2009 Grants from Community Funds


Spring 2009 grants from Community Funds


Fall 2007 Grants from Community Funds


Spring 2007 Grants from Community Funds


Fall 2008 Grants from Community Funds


Spring 2008 grants from Community Funds


2006 Grants from Community Funds


2005 Grants from Community Funds


2004 Grants from Community Funds


On the calendar

Dates for overview sessions before grant applications

On-line connections

KEEP IN TOUCH

Link to @comfoundbham

MORE THAN A GRANTMAKER

We can help your nonprofit organization offer additional options for donors who want to give to YOU, including:
Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable Real Estate Foundation
Agency Endowments 
Designated Funds

Helpful links
Alabama Association of Nonprofits
Housing Fund of Central Alabama 
Cultural Alliance of Greater Birmingham
The Foundation Center
United Way of Central Alabama
The Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham

Core Operating Standards for Nonprofit Organizations*
Is a joint effort of The Community Foundation, Alabama Association of Nonprofits and United Way of Central Alabama, have been developed as guidelines in growth for nonprofit organizations. 

For nonprofits