AI Summary
ALFA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that filed in 2025, paid $1.7M in grants, and supported 52 grantees, with funding focused on foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALABAMA FARMERS AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION
Montgomery, AL
$3.2M
32%
RIVER REGION UNITED WAY
Montgomery, AL
$1M
10%
ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Montgomery, AL
$377.5K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
93
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 183 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALFA FOUNDATION?
Yes. ALFA FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does ALFA FOUNDATION give?
ALFA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Minnesota, and Virginia. 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 ALFA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALFA FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ALFA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ALFA FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALFA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ALFA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include ALABAMA FARMERS AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION, RIVER REGION UNITED WAY, and ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALFA FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.