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Leave a Legacy in Your Community

For 50 years, we have been southwest Alabama’s trusted partner to help create philanthropic funds that contribute to grant and scholarship opportunities, improving our community for years to come.

See how we can help you create your philanthropic fund.

 
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Proudly Serving Eight Counties

Baldwin • Choctaw • Clarke • Conecuh • Escambia • Mobile • Monroe • Washington

 
 

Our Mission

We seek to bring together and direct philanthropic assets to make southwest
Alabama a better place.

About Us
 

01. Investing
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Maximizing charitable donations to fund work in our community today while growing resources for tomorrow.

02. Connecting
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Foster connections between donors and organizations while engaging the community in conversations that expand ideas.

03. Leading
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Initiating and improving efforts to strengthen our community through grants that address issues pertinent to our region.

04. INSPIRING
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Creating educational opportunities through scholarships, which enable individuals to be productive members of our community.

 
 

 Why Choose the Community Foundation of South Alabama

Would you like to create a philanthropic fund that will grow over time, maximizing the impact your legacy makes on the community? By investing the assets of our funds collectively, we are able to grow your fund over time, increasing both its value and impact. Getting started is simple.

 
 
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Meet in person

We meet one-on-one with you to learn more about your goals for your fund.

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Review a plan

Our team will assemble a customized plan that outlines the structure of your fund.

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Investment

Our financial experts invest the fund’s assets for long-term growth.

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Distribution

We administer distributions from your fund to vetted beneficiaries.

 
 
 
 

Start the Conversation

Contact us today to find out more about how you can get started.

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Opportunity Awaits

Explore the various opportunities available to the community through our funds. Apply for scholarships or grants that are currently available. If you are advising your clients, learn why the Community Foundation of South Alabama is a trusted partner to help guide your clients in their efforts to create a lasting legacy within their communities.

 
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Apply for Scholarships

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Apply for Grants

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Guide Your Clients

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A Focus on Community Needs

We provide support for all areas of the southwest Alabama community. Every corner of our region has unique needs and strengths.

 
 
 

Current Initiatives

Our commitment extends across a broad spectrum of initiatives, ensuring that individuals and families in every zip code have access to resources and opportunities. Our goal is to make southwest Alabama a better place.

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Support Our Affiliates

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 Fairhope/point clear Community Foundation

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Atmore Community Foundation

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Tri-city Community Foundation

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North baldwin community foundation

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Create an Affiliate Fund

An affiliate can be established with a $25,000 minimum field of interest fund. It represents one community and is led by an advisory committee of residents from that community. The affiliate fund is charged with carrying out the mission of the Foundation.

If you have any questions about establishing an affiliate foundation or any other related topic, please contact Rebecca Byrne.

Call: 251.438.5591