ALABAMA FORWARD IS A STATE-BASED 501 (C) (3) CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATING TABLE COMMITTED TO ADVANCING MOVEMENT TOWARDS GREATER FREEDOM AND PROGRESSIVE, SOLUTION-ORIENTED POLICY AMONG A DIVERSE COALITION OF ALABAMA-BASED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, SO THAT EVERY ALABAMIAN CAN ENGAGE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION, ALABAMA FORWARD WILL PRIORITIZE RACE AND GENDER EQUITY TO ENGAGE EVERY ALABAMIAN IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+62.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+37.8% YoY
Grant Count
25
+31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+4.8% YoY
About Alabama Forward
Based on IRS filings
Alabama Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in MONTGOMERY, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,467,713 | $2,132,388 | $1,990,810 |
| Revenue | $3,730,432 | $1,998,335 | $3,212,039 |
| Expenses | $2,405,777 | $1,828,247 | $1,514,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,804 | $216 | $169 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Transform Alabama ($139,606), Gasp ($70,500), Naacp Alabama ($67,675).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AKEEP MONTGOMERY, AL | SUBGRANT | $40,000 |
| ALABAMA ARISE MONTGOMERY, AL | SUBGRANT | $11,000 |
| ALABAMA COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE IRONDALE, AL | SUBGRANT | $61,000 |
| ALABAMA DEMOCRACY CENTERSOMNA INC HUNTSVILLE, AL | SUBGRANT | $30,000 |
| ALABAMA JUSTICE INITIATIVE BIRMINGHAM, AL | SUBGRANT | $51,000 |
| ALABAMA POSSIBLE BIRMINGHAM, AL | SUBGRANT | $9,100 |
| ALABAMA RIVERS ALLIANCE BIRMINGHAM, AL | SUBGRANT | $33,500 |
| BAY AREA WOMENS COALITION MOBILE, AL | SUBGRANT | $26,500 |
| BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELMA, AL | SUBGRANT | $46,000 |
| CHURCH WOMEN UNITED MGM MONTGOMERY, AL | SUBGRANT | $14,550 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ADIA WINFREY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA CURRY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROBYN HYDEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KYNESHA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA TODD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BENARD SIMELTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LETETIA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAMILLE GOLDSTEIN BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHANTE' WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VERONICA JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEANNA FOWLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $92,132 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alabama Forward?
Alabama Forward is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in MONTGOMERY, AL. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alabama Forward?
As of 2024, Alabama Forward holds $3.5M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Alabama Forward operate?
Alabama Forward has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia.
What size grants does Alabama Forward award?
In 2024, Alabama Forward awarded 25 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alabama Forward's EIN?
Alabama Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3077637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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