New Schools for Alabama
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$9.4M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds New Schools for Alabama?
New Schools for Alabama is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($2.7M), The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc ($2.4M), Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to New Schools for Alabama between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | $2,715,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | $2,415,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation | $1,430,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| City Fund | $1,100,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Louis Calder Foundation | $1,050,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | $250,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | $200,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | $150,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Protective Life Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The James Milton and Sallie R Johnson | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $4.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.5M.
What grants has New Schools for Alabama received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $510,000 |
| 2024 | City Fund | TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL SECTOR IN BIRMINGHAM | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CREATING AND OPERATING CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA | $450,000 |
| 2024 | Protective Life Foundation | 2024 Conference Partnerships | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CREATING AND OPERATING CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA | $905,000 |
| 2023 | Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $460,000 |
| 2023 | City Fund | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Louis Calder Foundation | GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN THE U.S. | $2,415,000 |
| 2022 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CREATING AND OPERATING CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA | $905,000 |
| 2022 | Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $460,000 |
| 2022 | Louis Calder Foundation | SCHOOL GROWTH | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| 2022 | City Fund | OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The James Milton and Sallie R Johnson | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CREATING AND OPERATING CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ALABAMA | $455,000 |
| 2021 | Louis Calder Foundation | INCUBATION OF NEW CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERS AND START-UP OF LIFE ACADEMY | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $150,000 |
| 2021 | City Fund | OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Protective Life Foundation | SHARED SERVICES FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| 2020 | The Daniel Foundation of Alabama | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds New Schools for Alabama?
New Schools for Alabama is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc ($2.7M), The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc ($2.4M), Max and Lorayne Cooper Foundation ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to New Schools for Alabama between 2020–2024.
Who is New Schools for Alabama's largest funder?
The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of New Schools for Alabama, with $2.7M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has New Schools for Alabama received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to New Schools for Alabama across 25 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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