Alfa Foundation
Accepts applications
Alfa Foundation is a private foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $944,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$944,500
- Assets$38.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 95 | $26.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 102 | $31.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 93 | $38.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wendy Golson 2108 East South Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (334) 288-3900, wgolson@alfafarmers.org |
| What to submit | During the fiscal year, the alfa foundation maintained a scholarship program under which it will annually award 100 scholarships of $1,000 each. To apply, one must be a member of the Alabama farmer's federation (an affiliate of the foundation's sponsoring organization, alfa mutual insurance company) and be enrolled (or about to be enrolled) as a student in an Alabama post-secondary institution. Employees of the sponsoring organization and their children are eligible, subject to all IRS regulations. Form 8940, request for miscellaneous determination, was submitted to the IRS and approval of the program was obtained in january 2015. |
| Restrictions | Non-profit 501(c) organizations, not private foundations |
What Alfa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 85 | $1.6 million |
| Minnesota | 2 | $118,241 |
| Georgia | 2 | $20,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation | Public charity | $944,500 |
| Kaleidoscope | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Hudson-Alpha | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Alabama | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Public charity | $25,000 |
| River Region United Way | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Auburn University Foundation | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc | Public charity | $25,000 |
| River Region United Way | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Baron Critical Weather Institute | Public charity | $25,000 |
| River Region United Way | Public charity | $25,000 |
| North Alabama Agriplex Foundation | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Autauga County Heritage Association | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Kaleidoscope | Public charity | $18,241 |
| Mercy House Inc | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Cummings-Feola Family Foundation Inc | Public charity | $10,500 |
| Hope Institute | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Public charity | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Main Street Alabama | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Alabama Autism Assistance Program | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Council of State Governments | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Alabama Pals | Public charity | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama Insurance & Risk Management Education Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Coach Safely Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Kid's to Love Foundation | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Jimmy Rane Foundation | Public charity | $8,000 |
| Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Center Inc | Public charity | $7,500 |
| Mercy House Inc | Public charity | $5,000 |
| University of Alabama | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Kid's to Love Foundation | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Museum of the Bible Inc | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Society of St Andrew--Alabama Gleaning Network | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Hope Horses | Public charity | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Public charity | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Montgomery | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Care Net of Chilton County Inc | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile | Public charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Parnell
- John D Hemmings Jr
- Angela L Bradwell
Questions people ask
Does Alfa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Alfa Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Alfa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Parnell (President), John D Hemmings Jr (Treasurer) and Angela L Bradwell (Secretary).
What does Alfa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.