COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER HUNTSVILLE

Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024

HUNTSVILLE, ALEIN 263750673 Website

Annual Giving

$11.9M-15% YoY

Grants

286

Median Grant

$15K

Organizations Funded

247

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville mission is to mobilize generosity to improve quality of life across the region. Their vision is to improve quality of life for the Greater Huntsville region through generosity while inspiring others to do the same. The Community Foundation is a full-service generosity partner that serves donors throughout North Alabama's regional community foundation.

Focus Areas

neighborhood and community developmentparks, trails, and recreationbasic needs and emergency assistancek-12 educationhigher educationmuseums and cultural institutionsbotanical and public gardenshealth services (hospitals, mobile clinics)

Grant Types

capital campaigns and capital grantsscholarshipsendowed chairsoperating supportsponsorshipsemergency grantsdirect individual assistance

Funded Initiatives

Racial Equity Fund grants; Digital Inclusion Fund with $45,000 in seven grants; achieved milestone year with over $14.5 million in donations and $12 million in grants; cumulative charitable donations topped $85 million over 15 years

How to Apply

Operates donor-advised funds and various grant programs including Racial Equity Fund and Digital Inclusion Fund; serves five-county region including Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, and Jackson Counties in Alabama

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-15%

$11.9M

Grants

286

Median

$15K

States

—

2023+33%

$14.0M

Grants

261

Median

$16K

States

2022

$10.5M

Grants

235

Median

$15K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$15K

Typical Grant (Median)

$5K

Smallest

$10K

25th Pctile

$38K

75th Pctile

$652K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $38K.

Largest Recent Grants

$652K

2024

Freed-Hardeman University

Capital Campign and various Scholarships

$600K

2024

City of Huntsville

Huntsville City Football Club Stadium

$382K

2024

Kids to Love Foundation

Davidson Farms and Wellness Support

$380K

2024

University of Alabama in Huntsville Foundation

Endowed Chair, Capital Campaign, and various scholarships

$371K

2024

Maranatha Camp and Conference Center Inc

Agency Withdrawal and General Support

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$66.3M

$12.5M(18.8%)

2023

$51.3M

$14.4M(28.1%)

2022

$46.1M

$10.3M(22.3%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.