Frequently Asked Questions
What will the Birmingham Area Community Foundation do?
The Birmingham Area Community Foundation will support established and emerging nonprofit organizations and scholarships for students located within a 10-mile radius of Birmingham.
The Birmingham Area Community Foundation will strengthen and uplift surrounding communities through grantmaking and mentorship to area nonprofits who support education, wellness and cultural vitality; as well as provide scholarships for local students pursuing education beyond high school
This evolution is about investing in the future and providing a platform to make a lasting and meaningful impact in the Birmingham area.
What is happening at The Community House?
The Community House will remain open for events until July 1, 2026. Any events scheduled during that time will be executed with the same high quality, service and precision that patrons have enjoyed and expect from The Community House.
Why Create the Birmingham Area Community Foundation Now?
This evolution is an essential step in ensuring the long-term sustainability and viability of The Community House’s mission and contributions to the community. The Community House has supported the Birmingham area for more than a century – the creation of the Birmingham Area Community Foundation is about creating a lasting impact to support the community and adopting a model that will be able to help others event more, in alignment with Community House Founder Ruth Shain’s original intent for The Community House. .
The nonprofit landscape has changed – many nonprofit organizations are struggling to access funds to carry out their mission. The cost of education is soaring and students need support to pursue the next stage of their educational journey. The Birmingham Area Community Foundation will have the opportunity to address these community needs through grantmaking and scholarships..
Where can I learn more about the Birmingham Area Community Foundation (BACF)?
Visit the Birmingham Area Community Foundation website.
You are also invited to join and upcoming informational sessions to learn more about the Foundation on one of the following dates:
Wednesday, Dec. 10: 1 – 2:30 p.m
Wednesday, Dec. 10: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Registration is required at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/communitytalks
The Community House has supported our organization in the past. Will BACF support me in the future?
The Birmingham Area Community Foundation will support established and emerging nonprofit organizations through grantmaking, and scholarships for students located within a 10-mile radius of Birmingham. There will be a particular focus on supporting smaller nonprofits that may otherwise be overlooked or underfunded by the existing nonprofit ecosystem. More information will be coming soon about the grant and scholarship application process and criteria.
At a time when area nonprofit organizations, many of which provide essential services, are facing funding shortfalls, the ability to award grants locally will make a meaningful impact.