Protective Life Foundation
Accepts applications
Protective Life Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 219 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $700,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.8 million
- Number of grants219
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$700,000
- Assets$652,775
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.3 million | 189 | $242,562 |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 219 | $652,775 |
How to apply
| Contact | David Loper PO Box 2606, Birmingham, AL 35202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 268-4431 |
| What to submit | No particular form |
| Deadlines | The scholarship program has a 4-15 deadline to allow for the selection process & fund distributions. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations with the exception of the scholarship program which is limited to the children of the employees of protective life entities. The scholarship program has received approval from the IRS. |
What Protective Life Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 176 | $3.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $150,180 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $35,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $31,000 |
| New York | 3 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,831 |
| Illinois | 5 | $10,100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,133 |
| Ohio | 3 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama | 2024 Corporate Gift | $700,000 |
| Uab Longevity Center | Longevity Center Chair, innovation Fund and Symposium | $300,000 |
| Birmingham Promise Inc | 2021-2025 scholarship support | $200,000 |
| The University of Alabama - Bridges to Diversity | Bridges to diversity in business | $200,000 |
| The American College | Center for Economic Empowerment and Equality | $150,000 |
| Friends of Rickwood | 2024 field of dreams renovation fund renovation fund | $100,000 |
| Woodlawn Foundation | 2020 Pledge to I3 | $100,000 |
| Uab - Live Healthsmart | 2024 Protecting Good Communities, Live HealthSmart Alabama Implementation | $80,000 |
| Birmingham Botanical Society Inc | 2024 toshinan japanese tea house repairs | $75,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools of Alabama | 2024 program expansions at our elementary, middle, and high schools | $65,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | Independent living | $60,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Scoutreach and traditional scouting | $50,000 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | Good school food education model: phillips academy & phillips academy & twilight supper | $50,000 |
| Prosper Birmingham - Catalyze Birmingham Challenge | 2023 Catalyze Birmingham Challenge | $50,000 |
| Red Mountain Theatre (RMT) | 2024-2025 Professional Series Sponsorship and 2024 Gala Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| The Hope Institute | 2024-2025 Hope Leadership Academy in Birmingham | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Alabama | Birmingham Urban Freshwater Conservation | $50,000 |
| Vulcan Park and Museum | 2025 Vulcan Park and Museum Corporate Partnership | $50,000 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association Inc | 2024 music meets medicine, education programs, and annual fundraiser for operating/education | $40,000 |
| The McWane Science Center | 2024 Programming Support | $40,000 |
| American Heart Association | 2023-2025 cpr training campaign | $35,000 |
| Momentum | 2024 program support | $30,000 |
| The University of Alabama Culverhouse College | 2020 dai-ichi/plc summer intern program | $30,000 |
| A Education Partnership | Increasing educational equity for alabama students 2024 | $25,000 |
| Community on the Rise | 2024 support for whole | $25,000 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | 2024 red rock trailsystem civil rights trail | $25,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Alabama (Prev Women's Fund O | 2023 watershed campaign | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Birmingham | Addressing Disparities Amongst Youth in Roebuck and Central City | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross - Alabama Region | 2024 home fire campaign | $20,000 |
| Birmingham Athletic Partnership | 2024 operating support | $20,000 |
| Breakthrough Birmingham | Fy24 STEM and capacity building | $20,000 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | 2025 hands up together fundraising event | $20,000 |
| Grace House Ministries | Growing in grace campaign | $20,000 |
| Jefferson County Greenways Coalition | 2024 general operating support for the jefferson county greenways foundation | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Alabama Inc | 2024 economic empowerment through education and fundraiser event | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham | 2024 NeighborWorks Week and "Protecting Good" Rehabs Phase II | $20,000 |
| Opera Birmingham | Opera Birmingham Education and Community Engagement | $20,000 |
| Preschool Partners | 2024 Operating Support and 2024 Party on the Lawn Event Sponsorship | $20,000 |
| Rev Birmingham | 2024 REV Birmingham General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Teach for America - Alabama | 2024 General Operating Support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Loper
- Richard J Bielen
- Charles D Evers Jr
- Felicia M Lee
- Wendy Evesque
Questions people ask
Does Protective Life Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The scholarship program has a 4-15 deadline to allow for the selection process & fund distributions..
How much does Protective Life Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 219 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Protective Life Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Loper (Executive Director), Richard J Bielen (President), Charles D Evers Jr (Treasurer) and Felicia M Lee (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Protective Life Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.