Chad and Patti Hagwood Foundation

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

The Frank & Fred Friedman Family

West Hills, CA

The foundation supports educational, Jewish community, disability-services, and other organizations, with grants ranging from $25 to $55,000 in 2025 and a median award of $1,625. Its giving is concentrated in Alabama and California. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations, and its filing states there are no required forms, materials, or deadlines.

Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation

Birmingham, AL

The foundation funds religious, educational, and civic organizations, with 59% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Alabama recipients and others in states including New York, Colorado, New Jersey, and Michigan. Its 2025 grants ranged from $18 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. It contributes only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Electra Churchill Foundation

Shreveport, LA

Sullivan Family Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

Protective Life Foundation

Birmingham, AL

Protective Life Foundation funds nonprofits focused on education, food security, shelter, disaster relief, and community quality of life, primarily in metro Birmingham. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $48 to $700,000; the Foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Walker Area Community Foundation Inc

Jasper, AL

Walker Area Community Foundation funds community health, social welfare, education, economic growth, and quality-of-life work, primarily in Walker County, Alabama, and the area traditionally served by Walker County Hospital. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $700,000, with a median of $37,600; eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply through its online system in spring and fall, and requests of $5,000 or less are accepted year-round.

R L and Mita Dharia Family Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

United Way of Central Alabama Inc

Birmingham, AL

United Way of Central Alabama funds nonprofits and community partners addressing health, education, financial stability, crisis response, and related needs in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,331 to $2.52 million, with a median of about $93,700; county project grants offer up to $2,500 for short-term projects or one-time expenses. The profile describes application processes for specific opportunities but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation

Birmingham, AL

The Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation funds nonprofit work in education, neighborhood revitalization, the environment, arts and culture, and strategic community assets in Birmingham, Alabama, the Black Belt, and statewide. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000; program grants are generally up to $30,000. Applications go through its grant portal; it does not accept unsolicited supporting documents unless requested.

Tender Blessings Foundation

Lakewood Ranch, FL

The foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including religion, children’s programs, theatre, health care, food assistance, veterans’ services, gardens, and museums, with 2025 grants ranging from $100 to $20,400 and a median of $1,000. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in Florida, New York, Arizona, Indiana, and Illinois. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Estelle Funk Foundation

Seattle, WA

The foundation supports medical research, assistance to families with critically ill children, Jewish community programs, reproductive health, disability services, and efforts to combat antisemitism and hate. Its 2024 grants ranged from $750 to $10,000, with a median of $1,800, and mostly went to organizations in California and New York, with some in Washington. It accepts written requests describing charitable purposes.