Amfirst Foundation
Amfirst Foundation was a Birmingham, Alabama, public charity that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2022 Form 990 is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Amfirst Foundation at a glance
In short: Amfirst Foundation gave $326K across 14 grants in 2022 (avg $23K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $326,008
- +158.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 14
- +250.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $23,286
- -26.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $18,470
- Primary geography
- Alabama (86% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Amfirst Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 4Th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 320-4103
Website: https://amfirstfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amfirst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Diaper Bank ($50K). Together the top 10 received $282K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 18 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 7% to recipients in Maryland, and 7% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Amfirst Foundation gives
- 0% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2021) to $326K (2022). In 2022 it made 14 grants totaling $326K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diaper Bank Birmingham, AL | General - No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Literary Council Birmingham, AL | General - No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Youthserve Birmingham, AL | General - No Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General - No Restrictions | $22,675 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | General - No Restrictions | $22,675 |
| Alabama Kidney Foundation Hoover, AL | General - No Restrictions | $18,470 |
| The Bell Center Birmingham, AL | General - No Restrictions | $18,470 |
| United Ability Birmingham, AL | General - No Restrictions | $18,470 |
| Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind Talladega, AL | General - No Restrictions | $15,675 |
| Autism Society of Alabama Vestaviahills, AL | General - No Restrictions | $15,675 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $107,947 | $380,299 | $326,008 | 14 |
| 2021 | $272,377 | $398,137 | $126,919 | $126,120 | 4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation stated that it sought to live out the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” by making impactful investments in charitable organizations in its communities.
Its 2022 grants included YouthServe, whose mission is to empower youth leadership through community service; March of Dimes, which describes its work as advancing the health of mothers and babies; Alabama Kidney Foundation, which says it serves kidney patients in Alabama through financial assistance, education, and support; and United Ability, which says it connects people with disabilities to their communities and supports them in living full and meaningful lives. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $326,008 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $9,407 to $50,000, with a median of $18,470. The listed grant purposes were “general - no restrictions.”
Largest listed grants included $50,000 each to Diaper Bank, Literary Council, and YouthServe, all in Birmingham, Alabama; $22,675 each to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, and March of Dimes in Arlington, Virginia; and $18,470 each to Alabama Kidney Foundation, The Bell Center, and United Ability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Phil Boozer as president, Jody Mattson as vice president, Rhonda Shelton as treasurer, Alex Lawley as secretary, and Courtney Nunn and Michael Northrup as directors.
Amfirst Foundation is led by Phil Boozer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Phil Boozer
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Nunn
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Northrup
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Lawley
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Mattson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Shelton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jacoby Kindred (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Amfirst Foundation
How much does Amfirst Foundation give each year?
Amfirst Foundation gave $326K across 14 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $126K across 4 grants.
What is Amfirst Foundation's typical grant size?
Amfirst Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $18,470, and its average grant was $23,286, across 14 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Amfirst Foundation give grants?
Amfirst Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (9 grants).
Does Amfirst Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Amfirst Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Who are Amfirst Foundation's largest grantees?
Amfirst Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Diaper Bank ($50,000), Literary Council ($50,000) and Youthserve ($50,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Amfirst Foundation fund?
The foundation stated that it sought to live out the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” by making impactful investments in charitable organizations in its communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amfirst Foundation?
Amfirst Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check amfirstfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Amfirst Foundation's EIN?
Amfirst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4123682. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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