The Comer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 63-6004424
Foundation Overview
Based in Birmingham, AL, The Comer Foundation has awarded 332 grants totaling $8,166,442 to organizations in Alabama, Minnesota and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $228,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$8,166,442
Total Assets
$23,438,301
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
37
Median Grant
$7,000
% Median Grant Decline
-30%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%
11 of 37 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Alabama
94% 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%), Montgomery (4%), Millbrook (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+53%
Strong 53% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + Community Projects
Dual focus on education (50%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Comer Foundation'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 Archives & History | $35,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Alabama Ballet | $37,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Alabama Public Television | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Alabama Symphony | $29,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $7,500 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| American Chestnut Society | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Auburn University | $228,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2025 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $26,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $37,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Bluff City Arts Alliance | $2,500 | Eufaula, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Breakthrough Birmingham | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Cahaba Foundation | $10,000 | Selma, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Cahaba River Society | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2025 |
| First Light | $7,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Girlspring | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| I3 Academy | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2025 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Maranatha Flc And Academy | $10,000 | Homewood, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Mountain Brook City Schools | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Portraits For Hope | $4,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Scholarship America | $61,840 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2025 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $5,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Stair | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| University Of Alabama | $155,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2025 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $147,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2025 |
| Vulcan Park Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| Wallace State Community College | $43,874 | Hanceville, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2025 |
| City Of Mountain Brook | $3,500 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Community | 2025 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $30,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Alabama Ballet | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $10,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Auburn University | $132,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $20,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Cahaba Foundation | $10,000 | Selma, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2024 |
| I3 Academy | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2024 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Maranatha Flc And Academy | $10,000 | Homewood, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Scholarship America | $40,810 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $5,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Stair | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $90,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $30,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Alabama Ballet | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $10,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Auburn University | $132,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $20,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Cahaba Foundation | $10,000 | Selma, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2024 |
| I3 Academy | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2024 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Maranatha Flc And Academy | $10,000 | Homewood, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Scholarship America | $40,810 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $5,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Stair | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2024 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $90,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2024 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Ballet | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2023 |
| I3 Academy | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2023 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Scholarship America | $48,079 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $120,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Vulcan Park Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Ballet | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2023 |
| I3 Academy | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2023 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Scholarship America | $48,079 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $120,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Vulcan Park Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $25,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Ballet | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2023 |
| I3 Academy | $12,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2023 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $2,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Scholarship America | $48,079 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $3,000 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $120,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2023 |
| Vulcan Park Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2023 |
| A Education Partnership | $7,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Ballet | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Public Television | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $24,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2022 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $1,700 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Scholarship America | $85,900 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Studio By The Tracks | $2,500 | Irondale, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $90,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $2,500 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Vulcan Park Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| A Education Partnership | $7,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Ballet | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Public Television | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Education | 2022 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $24,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2022 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,300 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $1,700 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Scholarship America | $85,900 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Studio By The Tracks | $2,500 | Irondale, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $90,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Special Equestrians Inc | $2,500 | Pelham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Vulcan Park Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2022 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Alabama Ballet | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Alabama Public Television | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2021 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Better Basics | $18,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Birmingham Botanical Gardens | $5,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $24,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2021 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Mcwane Center | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Mitchell's Place | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Scholarship America | $92,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2021 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Smile-a-mile | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Studio By The Tracks | $2,500 | Irondale, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2021 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2021 |
| University Of Alabama | $60,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2021 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $90,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2021 |
| A Education Partnership | $7,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Education | 2021 |
| Alabama Archives & History | $10,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Alabama Ballet | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Alabama Symphony | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2020 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $15,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Better Basics | $16,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $24,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Mitchell's Place | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Red Mountain Theatre | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Scholarship America | $92,100 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2020 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Smile-a-mile | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $40,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Alabama | $60,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $70,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2020 |
| Vulcan Park & Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Birmingham Landmarks Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Jones Valley Teaching Farm | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Redemtive Cycles | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Studio By The Tracks | $1,000 | Irondale, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2020 |
| Alabama Ballet | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Alabama Symphony | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2018 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $10,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Better Basics | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $24,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2018 |
| Mitchell's Place | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Scholarship America | $99,350 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2018 |
| Smile-a-mile | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Uab School Of Nursing | $40,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of Alabama | $64,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $80,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2018 |
| University Of Montevallo | $12,000 | Montevallo, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2018 |
| Vulcan Park & Museum | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2018 |
| Alabama Ballet | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Alabama Symphony | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Alabama Wildlife Federation | $5,000 | Millbrook, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Auburn University | $144,000 | Auburn, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2017 |
| Bb Comer Memorial Library | $7,500 | Sylacauga, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Birmingham Musuem Of Art | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Birmingham Southern College | $48,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Birmingham Zoo | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Exceptional Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support The Organization | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Mitchell's Place | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Scholarship America | $82,621 | Saint Peter, MN, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2017 |
| Stair | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Teach For America | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama | $72,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama At Birmingham | $120,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization And Provide Scholarships | 2017 |
| Sidewalk Film Center | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Smile-a-mile | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
| Preschool Partners | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | To Support Organization | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 63-6004424 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2311 HIGHLAND AVE S STE 190 Birmingham, AL 35205-2979 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Comer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | Mike Goodrich |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Braxton Comer |
| Trustee | Jim Simon |
| Secretary | Frank Crockard |
| Trustee | Annie Craig |
Forms 990-PF
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