Funding search · vision and hearing · Alabama
Who funds vision and hearing work in Alabama
15 funders have a record of paying for vision and hearing work by Alabama recipients: 60 grants totaling $7.1M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Alabama Power Foundation ($174,000), Delta Gamma Foundation ($110,636) and The Eyesight Foundation of Alabama ($5.6M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Alabama recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $150,000 to ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION INC — general/operating
Delta Gamma FoundationColumbus, OHCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $110,636 · through 2024Largest: $23,598 to ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF & BLIND FOUNDATION INC — aid for blind
The Eyesight Foundation of AlabamaBirmingham, ALCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $5.6M · through 2024Largest: $1.6M to UAB DEPT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCES — vision research, education, operating support
Lionsuniversity of South Alabama EyeFairhope, ALCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $139,000 · through 2025Largest: $65,000 to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY — research of eye diseases for the prevention of blindness
Largest: $15,831 to ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND FOU — general operating
Largest: $6,813 to ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION — human welfare
Wiregrass United WayDothan, ALCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $116,190 · through 2024Largest: $41,400 to ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF & BLIND — all activities
Ael Family FoundationFernandina Beach, FL
3 matching grants · $40,000 · through 2025Largest: $20,000 to Alabama Institute of Deaf and Blind — program support.
Largest: $41,398 to US SPACE CAMP & ROCKET — aid to the blind
Largest: $6,000 to ALABAMA INSTITUE FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND — support of the organization
Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MDCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $150,000 · through 2024Largest: $75,000 to HELEN KELLER FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION — helen keller prize for vision research funding
Largest: $3,000 to ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION INC — special needs education & human services
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