Susan Mott Webb Charitable Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on human services, education, arts and culture, and health-related initiatives. It funds organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable populations, including food banks, women's shelters, and youth development programs. The foundation emphasizes general operating support for its grantees, indicating a commitment to strengthening community organizations. While its primary focus is on the greater Birmingham area, it also supports some initiatives beyond this region. Overall, the foundation's mission reflects a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A local or regional nonprofit in the greater Birmingham/Alabama area seeking general operating support in the typical $5K–$25K range, with an established board and demonstrated local impact.
Good Fit
- • Located in Greater Birmingham or elsewhere in Alabama
- • Requesting general operating support or modest program support in the $5K–$25K range
- • Can provide a board-signed one-page cover letter outlining grant purpose
- • Established local track record or reputation in human services, food security, education, health, youth development, or arts
- • Willingness to use a mailed letter and phone contact as the application route
Geography
In the latest year about 88% of grant dollars went to Alabama recipients and the trust states it is limited to the greater Birmingham area, though a small number of grants reached seven other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 100 distinct recipients in the latest year across varied mission areas, with modest concentration (top five ≈18%) and substantial new recipient entry each year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows sizeable turnover (about 42 new recipients in the latest year) and a public application route is described, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
