Alpha Foundation Grant

The Alpha Foundation Grant, established in 1997, focuses on enhancing the human condition by supporting educational, scientific, and charitable organizations. With a strong emphasis on biotechnology, the foundation aims to aid in disease discovery and cure. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily operating in Madison County, Alabama. The foundation does not fund individuals or political activities, ensuring its resources directly benefit public charities.

About Alpha
Since its formation in 1997, the Alpha Foundation has been dedicated to improving the human condition. To this end, Alpha will select organizations to which grants will be made that further this objective. An emphasis will be placed on grants to educational, scientific, and charitable organizations. A major focus of Alpha's support is biotechnology to aid in the discovery and cure of diseases.

Eligibility

Generally, an applicant organization must be a tax exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Code in order to be eligible. Alpha also requires a statement signed by the chief executive officer, chairman of the board, or other authorized representative of the organization that the recipient qualifies as a public charity before the funds are disbursed. Requests for major capital projects and endowments, as well as requests for administrative, program, or operating support, are eligible for consideration. Although Alpha will consider grant requests from organizations outside the Madison County, Alabama area, the main geographical focus is the Madison County area.

Ineligibility

Alpha does not make grants:To individuals;For tickets to charitable events or dinners;For conferences or seminars;To sponsor special events, productions, or performances;For legislative, lobbying, or other political purposes; orTo retire accumulated debt.Multi-year grant commitments will generally not be approved.