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The YMCA Endowment Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $282K in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO HOLD AND MANAGE ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA. THE MONTGOMERY YMCA IS AN ALABAMA CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION. THE MONTGOMERY YMCA STRIVES TO DEVELOP CHRISTIAN VALUES AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MONTGOMERY AREA BY INVOLVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. THE MONTGOMERY YMCA'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SERVICES TO BUILD CHARACTER, MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND CHANGE LIVES BY ENCOURAGING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, DISEASE PREVENTION, BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, DEVELOPING A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY PRIDE, YOUTH SPORTS, AQUATICS PROGRAMS, SWIM LESSONS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEEN LEADERSHIP, ADULT SPORTS AND SENIOR HEALTH PROGRAMS. THE MONTGOMERY YMCA SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, RELIGIONS, RACE AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS IN THE ALABAMA COUNTIES OF MONTGOMERY, ELMORE, MACON, PIKE, AND BUTLER.
Cause Areas
5
Health
Religion
Sports
Diversity and intergroup relations
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
$2.6M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
No. YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION give?
YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama. 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 YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $258 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $282 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION?
YMCA ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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