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Alfa Foundation

Historical Funder

Montgomery, Alabama · EIN 72-1373145 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded93
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$38.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactWENDY GOLSON
Address2108 EAST SOUTH BLVD, MONTGOMERY AL 36116
Phone3342883900
EmailWGOLSON@ALFAFARMERS.ORG
Form and materialsDURING 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 PROGRAM WAS OBTAINED IN JANUARY 2015.
DeadlinesNO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
RestrictionsNON-PROFIT 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS, NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

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What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Human Services13
  • Health9
  • Education7
  • Arts & Culture5
  • Children & Youth3
  • Disability Services2

Where it gives

8% of grants went outside Alabama.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Alabama Farmers Agriculture FoundationMontgomery, ALPublic charity$944,500
KaleidoscopeMinneapolis, MNPublic charity$100,000
Hudson-AlphaHuntsville, ALPublic charity$50,000
Alabama Shakespeare Festival IncMontgomery, ALPublic charity$50,000
Children's Hospital of AlabamaBirmingham, ALPublic charity$25,000
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALPublic charity$25,000
River Region United WayMontgomery, ALPublic charity$25,000
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALPublic charity$25,000
Alabama Shakespeare Festival IncMontgomery, ALPublic charity$25,000
River Region United WayMontgomery, ALPublic charity$25,000
Baron Critical Weather InstituteHuntsville, ALPublic charity$25,000
River Region United WayMontgomery, ALPublic charity$25,000
North Alabama Agriplex FoundationCullman, ALPublic charity$25,000
Autauga County Heritage AssociationPrattville, ALPublic charity$20,000
KaleidoscopeMinneaopolis, MNPublic charity$18,241
Mercy House IncMontgomery, ALPublic charity$15,000
Cummings-Feola Family Foundation IncWoodstock, GAPublic charity$10,500
Hope InstituteBirmingham, ALPublic charity$10,000
Children's HarborAlexander City, ALPublic charity$10,000
American Red CrossMontgomery, ALPublic charity$10,000
Main Street AlabamaBirmingham, ALPublic charity$10,000
Alabama Autism Assistance ProgramBirmingham, ALPublic charity$10,000
Council of State GovernmentsDecatur, GAPublic charity$10,000
Alabama PalsMontgomery, ALPublic charity$10,000
University of Alabama Insurance & Risk Management Education FoundationBirmingham, ALPublic charity$10,000
Coach Safely FoundationBirmingham, ALPublic charity$10,000
Kid's to Love FoundationMadison, ALPublic charity$10,000
Jimmy Rane FoundationAbbeville, ALPublic charity$8,000
Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Center IncClanton, ALPublic charity$7,500
Mercy House IncMontgomery, ALPublic charity$5,000
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALPublic charity$5,000
Kid's to Love FoundationMadison, ALPublic charity$5,000
Museum of the Bible IncWashington, DCPublic charity$5,000
Society of St Andrew--Alabama Gleaning NetworkBirmingham, ALPublic charity$5,000
Hope HorsesCullman, ALPublic charity$5,000
March of DimesPrattville, ALPublic charity$5,000
YMCA of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALPublic charity$5,000
Care Net of Chilton County IncClanton, ALPublic charity$5,000
Jones Valley Teaching FarmBirmingham, ALPublic charity$5,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of MobileMobile, ALPublic charity$5,000
Eagle Forum of Alabama Education FoundationBirmingham, ALPublic charity$5,000
Joy to Life FoundationMontgomery, ALPublic charity$5,000
Meeksville Volunteer Fire DeptTroy, ALPublic charity$5,000
Cancer Wellness FoudnationMontgomery, ALPublic charity$5,000
Friends of the Court IncBirmingham, ALPublic charity$5,000
Rainbow Omega IncEastaboga, ALPublic charity$5,000
Down Syndrome AlabamaHoover, ALPublic charity$5,000
Life on WheelsMontgomery, ALPublic charity$5,000
The Jt Waggoner Book FoundationBirmingham, ALPublic charity$4,000
Leadership AlabamaBirmingham, ALPublic charity$4,000
YMCA of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALPublic charity$4,000
Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial GalleryWetumpka, ALPublic charity$3,000
University of South Alabama Childrens & Womens HospitalMobile, ALPublic charity$2,500
American Farm Bureau Foundation for AgricultureWashington, DCPublic charity$2,500
Child ProtectMontgomery, ALPublic charity$2,500
Hope Inspired MinistriesMontgomery, ALPublic charity$2,500
Montgomery Area Council on Aging (Macoa)Montgomery, ALPublic charity$2,500
University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALPublic charity$2,500
Baptist Health Care Foundation of MontgomeryMontgomery, ALPublic charity$2,000
Samaritan Counseling Center IncMontgomery, ALPublic charity$2,000

Showing the 60 largest of 93 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$1,711,19193
2023$1,454,660102
2022$1,268,55095

Sources

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