OVERVIEW: The Yellowhammer Fund supports abortion and reproductive justice in Alabama.
IP TAKE: This is a one-of-a-kind fund that promotes bodily autonomy in an especially challenging area for abortion in the American South. It primarily provides financial support to people rather than to nonprofit organizations. This foundation can be reached by phone or email.
PROFILE: Established in 2017, the Yellowhammer Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This fund was founded on the belief that barriers to accessing an abortion are unnecessary and can prevent a pregnant person from getting the care needed. The fund aims to “meet the needs of those living in or traveling to Alabama for reproductive healthcare needs and provide financial and practical support for those who are pregnant and require assistance.” It funds local efforts for abortion and reproductive justice.
The Yellowhammer Fund believes in a “just and equitable society where each person can make choices free from coercion by the government, financial constraints, familial or partner intervention or status as a citizen, and will enthusiastically meet the needs of those in marginalized communities most affected by a lack of political and economic power.” It provides financial, practical and logistical support for people who need access to reproductive healthcare services in the state. Also, Alabama residents who need care in other states can turn to this fund for abortion costs, travel and lodging support, emergency contraception, referrals for medical services, sexual education materials and other resources. The funder also provided health and sanitation supplies for low-income populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to healthcare, the criminalization of pregnancy, the abortion stigma and contraceptives are other funder interests.
Grants range between about $100 to $1,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the entire state of Alabama. Local partners include POWER House, TKO Society and the Etowah Freedom Fund.
This foundation does not typically accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits, and it does not have an online application system. However, it accepts phone calls from people or groups in need of financial assistance. Direct general questions to the staff at admin@yellowhammerfund.org or 833-935-5699.
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