WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA
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The Women's Foundation of Alabama is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits within Alabama. With a total of $2 million in grants awarded to 79 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FOUNDATION IMPACTING THE WORLD AROUND US BY ACCELERATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN. WE ENVISION A SOCIETY WHERE POWER AND POSSIBILITY ARE NOT LIMITED BY GENDER, RACE, OR PLACE. FOUNDED AS A REGIONAL WOMEN'S FUND IN 1996, THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA IS THE STATE'S ONLY PUBLIC WOMEN'S FOUNDATION APPLYING A GENDER LENS TO GRANTMAKING, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EAST LAKE INITIATIVE
$365.5K
4%
JASPER AREA FAMILY SERVICES CENTER INC
$295K
4%
CHILDCARE RESOURCES
$238.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$20.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$21K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA?
No. WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA give?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Minnesota, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA make each year?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include EAST LAKE INITIATIVE, JASPER AREA FAMILY SERVICES CENTER INC, and CHILDCARE RESOURCES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.