The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham

Organization Overview

The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham is located in Birmingham, AL. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham employed 17 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham generated $49.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham has awarded 2,705 individual grants totaling $211,590,010. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE IGNITE PASSION FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE THROUGH GRANTMAKING, CONVENING & LEADING, AS WE LEVERAGE DONOR GIVING TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS FOREVER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LEVERAGES GIFTS AND BEQUESTS AND WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF THE GREATER BIRMINGHAM REGION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED, DESIGNATED, AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.


WITH ITS FLEXIBLE FUNDS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM STRIVES TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR FIVE-COUNTY AREA BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT WILL HAVE A PROFOUND IMPACT ON A BROAD RANGE OF IMPORTANT ISSUES AND AREAS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, INCLUDING OVERCOMING PERSISTENT POVERTY; BUILDING THRIVING COMMUNITIES; ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL; REGIONAL COOPERATION; AND EQUITY AND INCLUSION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$14,800
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$30,437,421
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,100,615
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$30,452,221
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5,029,451
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $23,814
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,164,771
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $49,687,592

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham has awarded $22,299,274 in support to 388 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,612,549

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT + SPECIAL PROGRAMS

$922,530

MCCALLIE SCHOOL INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$507,000

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT + SPECIAL PROGRAMS + SCHOLARSHIPS

$502,757

FORGE BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: FORGE SURVIVORSHIP CENTER - 2021 GENERAL SUPPORT

$500,000

CHILDREN'S OF ALABAMA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT + SPECIAL PROGRAMS

$453,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham has recieved totaling $2,022,647.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arlington Partners Charitable Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$574,568
Lucille S Beeson Charitable Remainder 66 1055001761

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$498,723
Bill And Pam Smith Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$459,500
The Aspen Institute Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE INCLUSIVE AMERICA PROJECT

$184,380
Altec-Styslinger Foundation Inc

Birmingham, AL

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$100,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$48,141
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$127,150,604
Earnings$13,851,894
Admin Expense$985,491
Net Contributions$2,381,340
Other Expense-$85,913
Grants$4,050,274
Ending Balance$138,433,986

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