YELLOWHAMMER FUND
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The Yellowhammer Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2024, the fund paid a total of $560.8K in grants to 19 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with the fund.
Mission Statement
THE YELLOWHAMMER FUND IS A 501(C)3 ABORTION FUND AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE ORGANIZATION SERVING ALABAMA AND THE DEEP SOUTH. WE ENVISION A SOCIETY IN WHICH REPRODUCTIVE DECISIONS ARE MADE FREE FROM COERCION, SHAME, OR STATE INTERFERENCE, A SOCIETY IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES HAVE AUTONOMY IN MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES REGARDING THEIR BODIES AND THEIR FUTURES. WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMS OF MUTUAL AID TO ENSURE THAT OUR FRIENDS, FAMILIES, AND NEIGHBORS NEVER GO WITHOUT THE THINGS THEY NEED.
Cause Areas
1
Reproductive rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Margins Whbw
$146.9K
6%
The Knights & Orchids Society Inc
$108.1K
4%
ALABAMA COHOSH COLLABORATIVE
$100K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$18K
Median 2nd year grant
$102.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YELLOWHAMMER FUND?
No. YELLOWHAMMER FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YELLOWHAMMER FUND give?
YELLOWHAMMER FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Mississippi, and North Carolina. 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 YELLOWHAMMER FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YELLOWHAMMER FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YELLOWHAMMER FUND make each year?
In 2024, YELLOWHAMMER FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $561 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YELLOWHAMMER FUND fund recently?
In 2024, YELLOWHAMMER FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Margins Whbw, The Knights & Orchids Society Inc, and ALABAMA COHOSH COLLABORATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YELLOWHAMMER FUND?
YELLOWHAMMER FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.