Funder directory → Alabama → ALFA FOUNDATION
Private foundation · MONTGOMERY, AL · EIN 721373145ALFA FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$1,000–$25,000
median $5,000
Giving (latest FY)
$1,711,191
93 grants · FY2025
Assets
$38,687,358
gives nationally
Application form & materials: DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ALFA FOUNDATION MAINTAINED A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UNDER WHICH IT WILL ANNUALLY AWARD 100 SCHOLARSHIPS OF $1,000 EACH. TO APPLY, ONE MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE ALABAMA FARMER'S FEDERATION (AN AFFILIATE OF THE FOUNDATION'S SPONSORING ORGANIZATION, ALFA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY) AND BE ENROLLED (OR ABOUT TO BE ENROLLED) AS A STUDENT IN AN ALABAMA POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION. EMPLOYEES OF THE SPONSORING ORGANIZATION AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE ELIGIBLE, SUBJECT TO ALL IRS REGULATIONS. FORM 8940, REQUEST FOR MISCELLANEOUS DETERMINATION, WAS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS AND APPROVAL OF THE
Deadlines: NO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Restrictions: NON-PROFIT 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS, NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
Contact: WENDY GOLSON · 2108 EAST SOUTH BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36116 · 3342883900
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA FARMERS AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION · MONTGOMERY, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $944,500 |
| KALEIDOSCOPE · MINNEAPOLIS, MN | PUBLIC CHARITY | $100,000 |
| HUDSON-ALPHA · HUNTSVILLE, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $50,000 |
| ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC · MONTGOMERY, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $50,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA · BIRMINGHAM, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $25,000 |
| AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · AUBURN, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $25,000 |
| RIVER REGION UNITED WAY · MONTGOMERY, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $25,000 |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA INC · VESTAVIA HILLS, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,000 |
| LIFE ON WHEELS · MONTGOMERY, AL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.