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A Decade of LGBTQ Advocacy: A Q&A with Genie and George Taylor
In June 2014, the agreement establishing the LGBTQ Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham was signed — a first-of-its-kind Field of Interest Fund at the Community Foundation, with a mission to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a welcoming and affirming community.
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Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham welcomes four new board members, Turner Burton, Bing Edwards, David Germany and Catherine Meehan, for terms beginning in 2024. The Foundation is Alabama’s oldest and largest community foundation.
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Community Foundation Announces VP of Marketing & Communications
Amy Bickers Abeyta has joined the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Abeyta will direct the Foundation’s strategic marketing initiatives, communications, advertising, social media, and branding.
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Thanksgiving Table Talk: Tap Into Your Family's Philanthropy
Traditional Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving holiday celebration party. Flat-lay of friends or family feasting at Thanksgiving Day festive table with turkey, pumpkin pie, roasted seasonal vegetables and fruit, top view. As we gather around the Thanksgiving table, it’s not just about feasting on delicious dishes and enjoying the company of loved ones. Thanksgiving is also a time to reflect on our blessings and express gratitude for the abundance in our lives. This year, consider adding a philanthropic twist to your Thanksgiving dinner conversation with these thought-provoking table topics.
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Rethinking Inherited IRAs
As you build your estate plan and consider how to provide for your adult children, keep in mind that naming children as the beneficiary of an IRA or other qualified plan should maybe not be automatic.
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Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts provides grants to local organizations
In its first annual call for proposals, the Philip A. Morris Fund for Design Arts of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded $171,500 in grants to six area nonprofits.
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LGBTQ Fund Provides Grants to Local Organizations
The LGBTQ Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham announced $57,000 in grants awarded to 11 area nonprofits. Since its founding, the LGBTQ Fund has provided more than $300,000 to support programs in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties. This year the fund awarded grants that focused on: