The Dixon Foundation
Historical FunderHoover, Alabama · EIN 63-0944809 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE DIXON FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2539 JOHN HAWKINS PKWY STE 101-325, HOOVER AL 35244 |
| Phone | 2058994402 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT IN WRITING A DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION, THE NATURE OF THE GRANT REQUESTED, DOLLAR RANGE OF GRANT AMOUNT, AND A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS LETTER. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30TH OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR |
| Restrictions | GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS MOSTLY CENTERED AROUND BIRMINGHAM, AL OR CENTRAL ALABAMA |
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
40% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uab Department of Pedatrics | Birmingham, AL | Post-Doctoral fellowships | $201,511 |
| Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church | Vestavia Hills, AL | Support of programs | $10,100 |
| Camp Smile-A-Mile | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,100 |
| Times Out Inc | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Daniels Drive | Peachtree Corners, GA | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Alabama Game Changers | Hoover, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Double Oak Community Church Mt Laurel | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| All Saints Catholic Church | Dunwoody, GA | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church | Atlanta, GA | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Ashford Park School Education Foundation | Brookhaven, GA | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Shine on University | Lafayette, IN | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Resolve- Fight for Alabama Families | Mclean, VA | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival | Montgomery, AL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Gateway | Birmingham, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | Atlanta, GA | Support of programs | $500 |
| First Baptist Church of Southside | Southside, AL | Support of programs | $100 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Trussville, AL | Support of programs | $100 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church | Citronelle, AL | Support of programs | $100 |
| Special Equestrians | Pelham, AL | Support of programs | $100 |
| Bellevue Hospital Foundation | Bellevue, OH | Support of programs | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Support of programs | $100 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church | Homewood, AL | Support of programs | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,911 | 22 |
| 2023 | $204,626 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0944809
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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