Education Freedom Alabama is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Birmingham, Alabama, established in 2021. The organization provides scholarships for low-income K-12 students to attend schools that fit their unique educational needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
+53.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
+11.2% YoY
Grant Count
86
+13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
-1.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Education Freedom Alabama operates two primary scholarship programs:
Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund (ALOSF) A scholarship granting organization formed to implement the Alabama Accountability Act. ALOSF awards scholarships to eligible low-income students in grades K-12, with priority given to students zoned to attend failing public schools. Scholarships cover private school tuition or transfer fees to non-failing public schools. Since its inception in January 2014, ALOSF has awarded over 12,000 scholarships across 46 of Alabama's 67 counties over a 7.5-year period.
C2 Opportunity Scholarship Fund A scholarship program specifically designed for parents interested in Catholic education within the Diocese of Birmingham. C2 awards scholarships to eligible low-income students in grades K-12, with priority given to students zoned to attend failing public schools.
Both programs are funded through donations of income tax liability from individuals and corporations who receive Alabama state income tax credits.
Grantmaking
Education Freedom Alabama's grantmaking activity reflects its scholarship distribution mission:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Education Freedom Alabama focuses on Alabama, with ALOSF scholarships distributed across 46 of the state's 67 counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $6,545,008
- Total revenues: $7,106,923
- Total expenses: $4,862,516
- Staff: 4 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,059,609 | $6,545,008 | $4,298,607 |
| Revenue | $8,947,277 | $7,106,923 | $2,287,101 |
| Expenses | $5,434,493 | $4,862,516 | $1,976,712 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $344,239 | — | — |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW RYAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $132,000 |
| JULIE BENZ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| REV HK MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLEY SEARCY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In January 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed an executive order confirming Alabama's participation in the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Program, expanding school choice options in the state through federal tax credits.
Alabama Policy Celebrates Governor Kay Ivey Opting Alabama into the FederalSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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