A Better South Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 33-2108014 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$808K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Educational funding | $601,000 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Educational funding | $100,000 |
| Homewood Soccer Club | Homewood, AL | Youth sports development | $30,000 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $25,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservatory of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $10,000 |
| Cahaba River Society | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $1,500 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $1,500 |
| Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $1,000 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $1,000 |
| College Choice Foundation | Homewood, AL | Educational funding | $1,000 |
| Coose Riverkeeper | Mt Laurel, AL | Environmental protection funding | $1,000 |
| Jefferson County Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | Animal rescue assistance | $1,000 |
| Katdadde | Birmingham, AL | Animal rescue assistance | $1,000 |
| Kitty Kat Haven | Hoover, AL | Animal rescue assistance | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington DC, DC | Environmental protection funding | $1,000 |
| Propublica | New York, NY | Professional development funding | $1,000 |
| Shelby County Humane Society | Columbiana, AL | Animal rescue assistance | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Social service funding | $1,000 |
| Wbhm | Birmingham, AL | Social service funding | $1,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Social service funding | $1,000 |
| Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism | Birmingham, AL | Professional development funding | $500 |
| Jefferson County Greenways Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Environmental protection funding | $500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Social service funding | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $808,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-2108014
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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