Protective Life Foundations
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-1129596 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.8M
Organizations funded219
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$653K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | David Loper |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2606, BIRMINGHAM AL 35202 |
| Phone | 2052684431 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM |
| Deadlines | THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS A 4-15 DEADLINE TO ALLOW FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS & FUND DISTRIBUTIONS. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH IS LIMITED TO THE CHILDREN OF THE EMPLOYEES OF PROTECTIVE LIFE ENTITIES. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM THE IRS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 2024 Corporate Gift | $700,000 |
| Uab Longevity Center | Birmingham, AL | Longevity Center Chair, innovation Fund and Symposium | $300,000 |
| Birmingham Promise Inc | Birmingham, AL | 2021-2025 scholarship support | $200,000 |
| The University of Alabama - Bridges to Diversity | Tuscaloosa, AL | Bridges to diversity in business | $200,000 |
| The American College | King of Prussia, PA | Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality | $150,000 |
| Friends of Rickwood | Birmingham, AL | 2024 field of dreams renovation fund renovation fund | $100,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 2020 Pledge to I3 | $100,000 |
| Uab - Live Healthsmart | Birmingham, AL | 2024 Protecting Good Communities, Live HealthSmart Alabama Implementation | $80,000 |
| Birmingham Botanical Society Inc | Birmingham, AL | 2024 toshinan japanese tea house repairs | $75,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 2024 program expansions at our elementary, middle, and high schools | $65,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | Birmingham, AL | Independent living | $60,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Birmingham, AL | Scoutreach and traditional scouting | $50,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Birmingham, AL | Good school food education model: phillips academy & phillips academy & twilight supper | $50,000 |
| Prosper Birmingham - Catalyze Birmingham Challenge | Birmingham, AL | 2023 Catalyze Birmingham Challenge | $50,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre (Rmt) | Birmingham, AL | 2024-2025 Professional Series Sponsorship and 2024 Gala Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| The Hope Institute | Birmingham, AL | 2024-2025 Hope Leadership Academy in Birmingham | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Birmingham Urban Freshwater Conservation | $50,000 |
| Vulcan Park and Museum | Birmingham, AL | 2025 Vulcan Park and Museum Corporate Partnership | $50,000 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association Inc | Birmingham, AL | 2024 music meets medicine, education programs, and annual fundraiser for operating/education | $40,000 |
| The Mcwane Science Center | Birmingham, AL | 2024 Programming Support | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association | Mt Pleasant, SC | 2023-2025 cpr training campaign | $35,000 |
| Momentum | Birmingham, AL | 2024 program support | $30,000 |
| The University of Alabama Culverhouse College | Tuscaloosa, AL | 2020 dai-ichi/plc summer intern program | $30,000 |
| A Education Partnership | Montgomery, AL | Increasing educational equity for alabama students 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community on the Rise | Birmingham, AL | 2024 support for whole | $25,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Birmingham, AL | 2024 red rock trailsystem civil rights trail | $25,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama (Prev Women's Fund O | Birmingham, AL | 2023 watershed campaign | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Addressing Disparities Amongst Youth in Roebuck and Central City | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross - Alabama Region | Birmingham, AL | 2024 home fire campaign | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Athletic Partnership | Blvd N Birmingham, AL | 2024 operating support | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Fy24 STEM and capacity building | $20,000 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | Birmingham, AL | 2025 hands up together fundraising event | $20,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | Fairfield, AL | Growing in grace campaign | $20,000 |
| Jefferson County Greenways Coalition | Birmingham, AL | 2024 general operating support for the jefferson county greenways foundation | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Alabama Inc | Birmingham, AL | 2024 economic empowerment through education and fundraiser event | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 2024 NeighborWorks Week and "Protecting Good" Rehabs Phase II | $20,000 |
| Opera Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Opera Birmingham Education and Community Engagement | $20,000 |
| Preschool Partners | Birmingham, AL | 2024 Operating Support and 2024 Party on the Lawn Event Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Rev Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | 2024 REV Birmingham General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Teach for America - Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 2024 General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | 2023-24 Corporate Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| The Birmingham Zoo | Birmingham, AL | 2025 Corporate Partner Program | $20,000 |
| Uab - General | Birmingham, AL | Lifespan Down syndrome Program at UAB Medicine | $20,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 2024 Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Ag Gaston Boys & Girls Club | Birmingham, AL | Aggbgc project learn summer 2024 | $15,000 |
| Beyond Housing | Pine Lawn, MO | 2024 viking advantage program | $15,000 |
| Birmingham Civil Rights Institute | Birmingham, AL | 2024-25 programming/operating and 32nd anniversary event | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 2024 bcrfa - localbreast cancer research support | $15,000 |
| Common Thread | Birmingham, AL | 2024 cultural center | $15,000 |
| Legal Services Alabama | Montgomery, AL | Legal Services Alabama Heir Property Project | $15,000 |
| Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (Parca) | Birmingham, AL | 2024 Keys to Success Education Project | $15,000 |
| The Virginia Samford Theatre and the Metropolitan | Birmingham, AL | 2024-2025 operating support | $15,000 |
| United Ability | Birmingham, AL | Ability Connections - October 2023-September 2024 | $15,000 |
| Leadership Alabama | Birmingham, AL | 23-24 Operating Support Leadership Alabama | $12,500 |
| Addiction Prevention Coalition | Birmingham, AL | 2025 prevention first | $10,000 |
| Amigos Together for Kids Inc | Miami, FL | Amigos & protective @ miami open | $10,000 |
| Blanket Fort Hope | Columbiana, AL | 2024 home renovation | $10,000 |
| Build Up Bhm | Birmingham, AL | Protective life buildup summer boot camp | $10,000 |
| Bundles of Hope Diaper Bank | Birmingham, AL | 2024 operating support & 2024 stuff the bus diaper drive | $10,000 |
| College Choice Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 2025 bateman scholars program | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 219 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,756,433 | 219 |
| 2023 | $4,304,851 | 189 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1129596
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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