Create Birmingham
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Create Birmingham?
Create Birmingham is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham ($462K), Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation ($200K), The Daniel Foundation of Alabama ($180K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Create Birmingham between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | $461,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | $200,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | $180,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Welch Group Foundation | $155,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | $145,000 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| Regions Foundation | $120,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Protective Life Foundation | $60,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Hugh Kaul Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust | $40,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| South Arts Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Robert R Meyer Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| C Eugene Ireland Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Joseph S Bruno Charitable | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $446K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
What grants has Create Birmingham received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | Small Business Technical Assistance in Birmingham & Bessemer | $20,000 |
| 2025 | South Arts Inc | FY24 SA/NEA Regional Engagement / Arts in Community | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $151,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION ASSESSMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND PLANNING FOR AN ARTIST ENVIRONMENT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Welch Group Foundation | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Wells Fargo Foundation | SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN BIRMINGHAM & BESSEMER | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Hugh Kaul Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Joseph S Bruno Charitable | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Protective Life Foundation | CREATE BIRMINGHAM: 2024 SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $93,500 |
| 2023 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $45,000 |
| 2023 | The Welch Group Foundation | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Regions Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Hugh Kaul Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY + GENERAL SUPPORT + SPECIAL PORGRAMS | $118,500 |
| 2022 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $40,000 |
| 2022 | The Welch Group Foundation | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Regions Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Protective Life Foundation | 2022 PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Hugh Kaul Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $45,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Create Birmingham?
Create Birmingham is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham ($462K), Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation ($200K), The Daniel Foundation of Alabama ($180K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Create Birmingham between 2019–2025.
Who is Create Birmingham's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is the largest recorded funder of Create Birmingham, with $462K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Create Birmingham received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Create Birmingham across 50 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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