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Est.

1979

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Alabama Humanities Alliance is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Alabama. In 2024, it awarded a total of $307.5K across 176 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO CONNECT ALABAMIANS: TO TELL STORIES AND TO LISTEN, TO SHARE IDEAS AND TO LEARN TO LINK THE PAST TO THE PRESENT, AND TO SEEK A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR HUMANITY. THE ALLIANCE IS SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY BY PRIVATE CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
Total Funding Given
$307.5K
2024
Grantees funded
176
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Charles Holmes
Board Member
B
Bob Barnett
Board Member
B
Brett Shaffer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE?
No. ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE give?
ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,535. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $307 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include BOARD OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA, and Alabama Education Television Foundation Authority. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE?
ALABAMA HUMANITIES ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.