Abahac Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 57-0884084
Foundation Overview
Based in Brentwood, TN, Abahac Inc has awarded 195 grants totaling $3,047,248 to organizations in Alabama, Michigan and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $47,680, with a median award of $11,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 21 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
71% of all grants are concentrated in Alabama, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Birmingham (71%), Millbrook (7%), Mobile (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 159% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Abahac Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Environmental Council | $47,680 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $41,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $24,340 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2025 |
| American Farmland Trust | $25,340 | Washington, DC, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2025 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $32,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Cahaba River Society | $24,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $24,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $20,340 | Troy, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $25,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $37,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Global Education Center | $20,340 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee | $45,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $25,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2025 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $25,340 | Mobile, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Nashville Zoo Hellbender Conservation | $20,948 | Nashville, TN, US | Nature Projects | 2025 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $22,340 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2025 |
| Pet Community Center | $20,340 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2025 |
| River Network | $24,340 | Boulder, CO, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Room In The Inn | $20,340 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2025 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $44,340 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $36,340 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2025 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $2,400 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $28,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2023 |
| American Farmland Trust | $12,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2023 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $19,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $7,600 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $24,908 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Global Education Center | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $39,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2023 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $12,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $9,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2023 |
| River Network | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Room In The Inn | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Center | $14,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $31,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $16,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $2,400 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $28,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2023 |
| American Farmland Trust | $12,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2023 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $19,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $7,600 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $24,908 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Global Education Center | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $39,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2023 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $12,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $9,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2023 |
| River Network | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Room In The Inn | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Center | $14,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $31,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $16,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2023 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $12,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2022 |
| American Farmland Trust | $12,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2022 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $7,600 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $26,392 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Global Education Center | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $41,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2022 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $13,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $9,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2022 |
| River Network | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Room In The Inn | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $33,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $16,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $12,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2022 |
| American Farmland Trust | $12,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2022 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $7,600 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $26,392 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Global Education Center | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $41,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2022 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $13,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $9,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2022 |
| River Network | $11,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Room In The Inn | $6,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $33,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $16,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2022 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $27,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2021 |
| American Farmland Trust | $11,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2021 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $17,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Cahaba River Society | $8,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $8,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $6,600 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $24,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Global Education Center | $4,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $37,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2021 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $12,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Support | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $8,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2021 |
| River Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Room In The Inn | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2021 |
| Southern Environmental Center | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $12,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2021 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $27,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2020 |
| American Farmland Trust | $11,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2020 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $17,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Cahaba River Society | $8,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $8,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $6,000 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $11,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $24,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Global Education Center | $4,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $37,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2020 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $12,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Support | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $8,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2020 |
| Rivers Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Room In The Inn | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Community And Education | 2020 |
| Southern Environmental Center | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $11,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $12,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2020 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $10,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2018 |
| American Farmland Trust | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2018 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Cahaba River Society | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $10,000 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $35,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2018 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $10,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Support | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2018 |
| Rivers Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $40,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $8,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2018 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $10,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2017 |
| American Farmland Trust | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2017 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America--greater Alabama Council | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General | 2017 |
| Bsc Southern Environmental Center | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Cahaba River Society | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Cahaba Riverkeeper | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $5,000 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $35,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2017 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $10,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Support | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2017 |
| Rivers Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $30,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $5,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2017 |
| Alabama Environmental Council | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $10,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2016 |
| American Farmland Trust | $10,000 | East Lansing, MI, US | Farmer's Assistance | 2016 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Black Warrior Riverkeeper | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America--greater Alabama Council | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General | 2016 |
| Cahaba River Society | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Choctawatchee Riverkeeper | $5,000 | Banks, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Coosa Riverkeeper | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $22,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Land Trust For Tennessee Inc | $37,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Literacy Council Of Central Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Literacy Programs | 2016 |
| Mobile Bay Keeper | $10,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Support | 2016 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Alabama | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Nature Projects | 2016 |
| River Network | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $32,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Tennessee Riverkeeper | $5,000 | Decatur, AL, US | Environmental Projects | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 57-0884084 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1704 STILLWATER CIR Brentwood, TN 37027-8688 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Abahac Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Janice B Tucker |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Ellen Kate B Sevits |
| Vice President | Carley Given |
Forms 990-PF
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