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EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Alabama, having paid a total of $5 million in grants to 51 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO CHOOSE THE SCHOOL THAT BEST FITS THEIR CHILD'S UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME, K-12 CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT SUCCEEDING IN THEIR CURRENT ENVIRONMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FUNDED BY THE DONATION OF CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL ALABAMA INCOME TAX LIABILITY. EVERY ALABAMA CHILD HAS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO A QUALITY EDUCATION, WHICH CAN ONLY OCCUR WHEN EDUCATORS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO CREATE DIVERSE LEARNING OPTIONS AND ALL PARENTS ARE EMPOWERED TO MATCH THEIR CHILDREN TO THE LEARNING OPTION THAT BEST MEETS THEIR NEEDS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MCGILL TOOLEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$945.4K
11%
DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM IN ALABAMA INC
$918.4K
10%
FAITH ACADEMY OF MOBILE INC
$502.8K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
86
Median 1st year grant
$16.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA?
No. EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA give?
EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA 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 EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA make each year?
In 2024, EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA fund recently?
In 2024, EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MCGILL TOOLEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, DIOCESE OF BIRMINGHAM IN ALABAMA INC, and FAITH ACADEMY OF MOBILE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA?
EDUCATION FREEDOM ALABAMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.