Community Foundation of South Alabama
Grantmaking foundation in Mobile, Alabama · EIN 63-0695166
- Alabama
- Mobile
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Alabama
- Total giving
- $7.8MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $120MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH ALABAMA SEEKS TO BUILD PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS FOR THE LONG RANGE FUTURE OF THE REGION IT SERVES AND TO DRAW FROM THE STRENGTHS OF THE REGION'S DIVERSE POPULATION IN DESIGNING AND FUNDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS WHICH MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. SERVING AS RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS OF THESE FUNDS, THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ARTS AND CULTURE, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY, ANTI-CRIME AND ABUSE, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES, AND RECREATION. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: "THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH ALABAMA ASSEMBLES AND DIRECTS PHILANTHROPIC ASSETS TO MAKE SOUTHWEST ALABAMA A BETTER PLACE."
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Civic and Community | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Human Services Focus Group | $950K | 2023 |
| Education Focus Groups | $930K | 2023 |
| Health Focus Group | $800K | 2023 |
| Arts & Culture Focus Group | $320K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.communityfoundationsa.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.