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Protective Life Foundation

Birmingham, Alabama  ·  EIN 631129596  ·  Private foundation

Protective Life Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.5M in grants paid and $466K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 825 individual grants from this funder — $16.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$466K
Total assets
825
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Protective Life Foundation funds

Protective Life Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, older adults, veterans, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationolder adultsveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United Way of Central Alabama
2023 CORPORATE GIFT
Birmingham, AL$718K2023
United Way of Central Alabama
2024 Corporate Gift
Birmingham, AL$700K2024
United Way of Central Alabama Inc
2022 CORPORATE GIFT
Birmingham, AL$669K2022
United Way of Central Alabama
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Birmingham, AL$651K2020
Twg 2021 Birmingham Foundation
2022 ADDITIONAL FUNDING
Birmingham, AL$350K2022
Uab
2021 LHS, ACCTG SCHOLARSHIPS, LONGEVITY CHAIR, O'NEAL, ARTS
Birmingham, AL$318K2022
Uab Longevity Center
LONGEVITY CENTER CHAIR, INNOVATION FUND AND SYMPOSIUM
Birmingham, AL$300K2023
Uab Longevity Center
Longevity Center Chair, innovation Fund and Symposium
Birmingham, AL$300K2024
The University of Alabama - Bridges to Diversity
BRIDGES TO DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS
Tuscaloosa, AL$200K2024
Birmingham Promise Inc
2021-2025 SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$200K2024
Woodlawn Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Birmingham, AL$200K2020
Birmingham Promise Inc
2021-2025 SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$200K2022
Birmingham Promise Inc
2021-2025 SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
Birmingham, AL$200K2023
The University of Alabama - Bridges to Diversity in Business
BRIDGES TO DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS
Tuscaloosa, AL$200K2023
The Birmingham Zoo
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Birmingham, AL$170K2020

Protective Life Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.5M
2022$3.9M
2023$4.3M
2024$3.8M

How to apply for funding from Protective Life Foundation

From Protective Life Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS A 4-15 DEADLINE TO ALLOW FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS & FUND DISTRIBUTIONS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Protective Life Foundation

Does Protective Life Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Protective Life Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Protective Life Foundation fund?
Protective Life Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include United Way of Central Alabama, United Way of Central Alabama, United Way of Central Alabama Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Protective Life Foundation give in grants?
Protective Life Foundation reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.4M over 825 grants.
Where is Protective Life Foundation located?
Protective Life Foundation is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 631129596.
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About this profile. This page is built from Protective Life 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 Protective Life Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.