Igniting passion for transformational change
Change happens when bold leadership meets opportunity.
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is dedicated to addressing challenging issues and providing hope for the future. By bringing together the dedication of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners, we work to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change. Individually, we drive our community forward. Collectively, we have the power to change it forever.
Grants
Our grantmaking framework is the vehicle that provides funding to nonprofits creating impact, empowering the people and organizations that best understand how to serve their communities with the resources they need. These investments are powered by the generosity of donors who have entrusted the Foundation to meet our community’s needs.
News & Updates
Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts
The June 24 earthquake in Venezuela has had a devastating impact. Tens of thousands have been displaced or are missing, with thousands more killed or injured. Buildings collapsed in Caracas and the states of Trujillo, Carabobo, Aragua, Miranda, and La Guaira. The United Nations has estimated that the earthquake caused $4.7 to $8.7 billion worth of damage, adding that the true cost could be between 1.5 and three times that estimate.
Lending a Helping Hand: Magic City ToolBank
Community gardens, neighborhood cleanup days, painting projects, field days, festivals, and health fairs. That’s just a short list of the many types of events across the Greater Birmingham area that are made possible thanks to Magic City ToolBank.
Life-Saving Work: Mother’s Milk Bank of Alabama is expanding
Research has shown that sick or premature infants whose mothers can’t breastfeed have better outcomes when fed donor milk instead of formula. Donor milk reduces medical complications and surgical interventions, decreases hospital stays, and lowers the risk of sepsis and other disorders.
Community Foundation Awards $1.6 Million in Grants
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to 66 area nonprofits serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties. These grants are focused on the five priorities identified in our 10-year strategic plan: Thriving Communities, Regional Cooperation, Overcoming Persistent Poverty, Equity and Inclusion, and Economic Opportunity for All. (Explore our Priority Areas.)