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Community Foundation

Anniston, Alabama  ·  EIN 630308398  ·  Private foundation

Based in Anniston, Alabama, Community Foundation has awarded $5.2M across 276 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$48.4M
Total assets
276
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Community Foundation funds

Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts education, disability services, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts EducationDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
TRANSFER OF MULLIS DONOR ADVISED FUND TO CFSA, COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
Tucson, AZ$139K2020
Black Belt Community Foundation
CENSUS 2020 WORK
Selma, AL$123K2020
Rainbow Omega Inc
FOR GENERAL USE AND FOR CARE AND SUPPORT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Eastaboga, AL$93K2019
Sight Savers America
ADULT LOW VISION PROGRAM - PURCHASE OF ELECTRO MAGNIFIERS - CHILDREN'S EYE CARE FOLLOW UP PROGRAM
Pelham, AL$93K2017
Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation
COMMUNITY BASED EDUCATION FOR FUTURE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
Gadsden, AL$79K2017
Jsu Foundation
JSU ENRICHMENT OF SIMULATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Jacksonville, AL$69K2017
Rainbow Omega Inc
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BENEFIT PERSONS WITH MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Eastaboga, AL$65K2017
Interfaith Ministries Inc
FOR HOME STABILITY PROGRAM, ADULT DENTAL PROGRAM, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, OPERATING, EMERGENCY ASS
Anniston, AL$65K2019
Interfaith Ministries Inc
OPERATIONS - CHRISTMAS CLEARING HOUSE - MEALS ON WHEELS - ADULT DENTAL PROGRAM - EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM - UNRESTRICTED
Anniston, AL$64K2018
Sight Savers America
FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND VISION SCREENINGS AND PRE-K FOLLOW-UP EYE CARE PROGRAM
Pelham, AL$61K2019
Alabama Giving Inc
CENSUS 2020 WORK
Birmingham, AL$59K2020
Sight Savers America
VISION PROGRAM, PRE-K FOLLOW UP EYE CARE PROGRAM, HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED
Pelham, AL$59K2020
Learning Tree Inc
CHILDREN'S CENTER OF CALHOUN COUNTY THERAPUETIC PROGRAM - FALL 2017
Anniston, AL$55K2018
Rainbow Omega Inc
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BENEFIT PERSONS WITH MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Eastaboga, AL$54K2018
Health Services Center
HEPATITIS PROJECT - FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES
Anniston, AL$53K2017

Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$947K
2018$955K
2019$926K
2020$1.4M
2023$985K

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation

Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cfnea.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation

Does Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Community Foundation fund?
Community Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Black Belt Community Foundation, Rainbow Omega Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Community Foundation give in grants?
Community Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 276 grants.
Where is Community Foundation located?
Community Foundation is based in Anniston, Alabama. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 630308398.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.