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Grants paid by The W James Samford Jr Foundation C/O Lucinda Samford Cannon, tax year 2021
EIN 20-0246688 · Opelika, AL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
In tax year 2021, The W James Samford Jr Foundation C/O Lucinda Samford Cannon (EIN 20-0246688) reported 32 grants paid totaling $433,782. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2021
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center Montgomery, AL | U | $200,000 | approved, future | HELP UNDERWRITE CONSTRUCTION COST FOR RECREATIONAL COMPLEX IN OPELIKA,AL | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $99,014 | approved, future | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR RANE CULINARY CENTER | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL | U | $87,291 | paid | IMPROVEMENT OF SOFTBALL/SOCCER FIELDS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $52,692 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR BASEBALL FACILITY | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center Montgomery, AL | U | $50,000 | paid | HELP UNDERWRITE CONSTRUCTION COST FOR RECREATIONAL COMPLEX IN OPELIKA,AL | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $46,642 | approved, future | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR BASEBALL FACILITY | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Opelika City Schools Opelika, AL | U | $31,661 | paid | PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC EDUCATION TO SELECT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $30,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $25,986 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR RANE CULINARY CENTER | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $21,681 | paid | GOGUE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Youth for Christ of East Alabama Auburn, AL | D | $20,000 | paid | SUPPORT ISOLATED YOUTHS IN EAST ALABAMA | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | C | $18,052 | approved, future | GOGUE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | East Alabama Medical Center Foundation Opelika, AL | B | $17,821 | paid | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Hudson Family Foundation Auburn, AL | B | $10,000 | paid | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN/FAMILIES LIVING W/ TERMINAL ILLNESS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Embrace Alabama Kids Montgomery, AL | U | $6,500 | paid | SUPPORT LEE COUNTY CHILDREN IN GROUP HOMES | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Esperanza House Auburn, AL | C | $6,000 | paid | PROVIDE FOOD TO FAMILIES IN AUBURN/OPELIKA AREA | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Mt Pleasant Historical Preservation Society Uriah, AL | B | $5,500 | paid | WINDOW RESTORATION/REPLACEMENT IN OLD METHODIST CHURCH | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Highlands Performing Arts Center Highlands, NC | U | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE ARTS IN HIGHLANDS, NC | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Annandale Village Suwanee Suwanee, GA | D | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUNDING | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Umcor New York, NY | U | $5,000 | paid | AID FOR VICTIMS OF KENTUCKY TORNADOES | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Food Bank of East Alabama Auburn, AL | C | $5,000 | paid | DISTRIBUTE FOOD & ESSENTIALS TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN EAST ALABAMA | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Jason Dufner Charitable Foundation Auburn, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Camp Ascca Jacksons Gap, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM FOR PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN & ADULTS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Envision Opelika Opelika, AL | C | $5,000 | paid | REDUCE NUMBER OF OPELIKA FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Storybook Farm Opelika, AL | B | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN W/ PHYSICAL,EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Smile-a-Mile Birmingham, AL | D | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH CANCER | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | US Space & Rocket Center Education Foundation Huntsville, AL | U | $5,000 | paid | SPACE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | New Birth Outreach Ministries Valley, AL | U | $5,000 | paid | SUPPORT RECOVERING ADDICTS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | First United Methodist Church Monroeville, AL | U | $2,500 | paid | BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Habitat for Humanity Auburnopelika Opelika, AL | U | $2,000 | paid | HOME BUILDING PROJECTS | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Lutzie 43 Foundation Roswell, GA | C | $1,500 | paid | SUPPORT TOWARDS ENDING DISTRACTED & IMPAIRED DRIVING | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | National Center for Family Philanthropy Washington, DC | B | $1,000 | paid | AID IN DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS AND EXPERTISE IN FAMILY PHILANTHROPY | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | First United Methodist Church Opelika, AL | U | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT VARIOUS MINISTRIES WITHIN THE CHURCH | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Philanthropy Roundtable Washington, DC | B | $500 | paid | HELP TO PROMOTE CONTINUED STRENGTHENING OF PHILANTHROPY | 202201319349101500 |
| 2021 | Opelika High School Opelika, AL | U | $150 | paid | SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE SOCIETY | 202201319349101500 |
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Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. All years for this funder.
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