Igniting passion for transformational change
Change happens when bold leadership meets opportunity.
The Community Foundation 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
Turning Pain into Purpose: Whole Hearts Inc.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics, about 2,000 seemingly healthy people under age 25 die of sudden cardiac arrest each year in the United States. Young athletes, especially those participating in high-intensity sports such as basketball, soccer, and football, are particularly at risk. Research shows that sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes in the US.
Community Foundation Awards $1.5 Million in Grants
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to 56 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.)
Funding the Fix for Pet Overpopulation
Chances are, you’ve seen heart-wrenching television commercials of mistreated and malnourished cats and dogs that need to be rescued. While Ernie Hester believes getting those animals the help they need is important, he wants to do more. Hester wants to help prevent animal neglect, and he believes one way to do this is to curb overpopulation.
MOB INC Car Club Drives Philanthropy
On the first Saturday of each month, members of the car club Motorists of Birmingham In Nice Cars, or MOB INC, gather at 40 Inverness Parkway to show off their vehicles’ horsepower and sleek design and to talk shop with other car enthusiasts.