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
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.
Catalyst Funds Support Birmingham's Film Industry
When you think of great locations for shooting movies you may not think of Alabama, but Lee Shook is on a mission to change that.
Woodlawn United: Making Woodlawn a Place for All to Thrive
Since 2010, Woodlawn United has been an organization committed to the revitalization of the Woodlawn community of Birmingham, Alabama. This includes ensuring that residents of Woodlawn – regardless of their income – have access to healthy food, quality education, public transportation, and stable employment.