The Alabama Alliance
The Alabama Alliance is a public charity, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $144K in total assets.
The Alabama Alliance at a glance
- Total assets
- $144,101
- +116.8% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $157,947
- +68.5% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $83,007
- -31.1% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Alabama Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $70K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Forward Action Montgomery, AL | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Alabama Values Progress Birmingham, AL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,101 | $157,947 | $83,007 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $66,476 | $93,745 | $120,445 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $94,729 | $168,644 | $215,124 | $70,000 | 2 | $144 |
| 2020 | $137,409 | $145,541 | $158,345 | $60,000 | 2 | $341 |
| 2019 | $149,804 | $100,771 | $183,062 | — | — | $623 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alabama Alliance is led by Monica Riley, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Monica Riley
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $28K (2023)
Doug Turner
President
Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Silverstein
Member
President → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Chitwood
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Hess
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas C. Martinson II
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa R. Engel
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rital Goyal
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fran Hutchins
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Scarborough
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Levi
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Eva Kendrick (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: J. Doug Turner (2019) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Melissa Gilliland (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $28K, to Monica Riley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Alabama Alliance
How large is The Alabama Alliance?
The Alabama Alliance reported $144K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $158K.
Where does The Alabama Alliance operate?
The Alabama Alliance has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is The Alabama Alliance's EIN?
The Alabama Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1736951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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