Junior League of Birmingham Inc

Birmingham, AL · Founded 1942

Women's volunteer organization promoting community improvement

Primary audience
Women Community
Work area
Local Impact
Topic
Leadership Development
Contact
Bailey Duke
Website Contact

About Organization

Organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through effective action and leadership. Based in Birmingham, AL, the Junior League of Birmingham trains volunteers and provides funding for community projects focused on education, health, and social services, with annual revenue supporting programs that benefit women and children.

What They Focus On

Women Leadership

Trains women in governance, fundraising, project management, and community engagement through hands-on volunteer opportunities

Community Service

Addresses Birmingham needs through grants and volunteer action supporting food security, health, education, and family services

Strategic Collaboration

Convenes partners across sectors to coordinate efforts maximizing community impact through collective action

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.4M

-9.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$2.3M

+57.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$17.7M

+8.6% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

5

+25% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $1,436,109 $2,325,364 $17,668,199 5
2022 $1,590,503 $1,480,055 $16,272,011 4
2021 $1,741,016 $1,272,220 $16,361,799 6
2020 $1,787,939 $2,289,260 $17,978,162 6
2019 $1,691,893 $1,330,829 $16,178,013 4
2018 $2,155,952 $1,524,589 $15,592,788 6
2017 $1,964,009 $1,548,546 $15,286,422 8

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Training

    Develops women leadership skills through structured programs teaching community engagement and project management

  • 02

    Community Assessment

    Identifies Birmingham area needs through research and partnerships informing grant priorities and volunteer projects

  • 03

    Strategic Grantmaking

    Awards funding to organizations addressing food security, health, education, and family services

  • 04

    Volunteer Mobilization

    Deploys 1,955 trained volunteers for hands-on service creating measurable community impact

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Junior League of Birmingham Inc

Community Grants

Distributes funding supporting mobile food pantries, addiction recovery, sexual assault services, and youth leadership programs

Leadership Development

Trains women in governance, project management, fundraising, and community engagement through hands-on volunteer leadership opportunities

Collaboration Facilitation

Convenes partners across sectors to address community needs through coordinated efforts and strategic initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Junior League of Birmingham Inc.

BD

Bailey Duke

Director of Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $67,481
CO

Claire O'Rear

Governance Director
10 hrs/week
JH

Jessica Hopper

President Elect
30 hrs/week
JC

June Clark

President
Full-time
SG

Shanika Gibson

Nominating Director
10 hrs/week
MF

Missy Fooshee

Former Controller
Full-time
Compensation: $37,437
AF

Alana Frederick

Training VP
10 hrs/week
AB

Alex Bowker

Volunteer VP
10 hrs/week
AM

Andrea McCaskey

Sustainer Advisor
2 hrs/week
CN

Callie Nash

Community VP
10 hrs/week
DC

Dessilyn Chappell

Planning VP
10 hrs/week
HP

Honora Pinnick

Communications VP
10 hrs/week
KH

Keegan Hammond-Walters

Finance VP
10 hrs/week
LC

Lindsay Cochran

Fund Development VP
10 hrs/week
ML

Meg Lovett

Membership VP
10 hrs/week
SR

Stacey Ramsay

Member Liason
10 hrs/week

Milestones

1921

Groups Merge

1921

Volunteer Relief group and Mrs Shook Group merged forming Junior League of Birmingham after separate service efforts

1942

Federal Recognition

1942

Organization received tax-exempt status formalizing mission to advance women leadership through volunteer action

2000s

Health Action Grant

2000s

Donated $25,000 to Jefferson County Health Department which matched funds establishing Health Action grant program

2023

Volunteer Milestone

2023

Mobilized 1,955 volunteers with $1.4 million revenue and $17.7 million in assets supporting community programs

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

WT
Waynetta Turner Recording Secretary 10.00 hrs/week
Finance VP
Finance VP Claire Boykins
Member Liaison
Member Liaison Dorothea Staursky
Nominating Director
Nominating Director Cameron Estes
Planning VP
Planning VP Kendall Hagood
Recording Secretary
Recording Secretary Ashley Paisley
Sustainer Advisor
Sustainer Advisor Leigh Haver

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$114K

Highest Paid

$73K

Bailey Duke

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Bailey Duke Director Of Operations $67,481 $5,231 $72,712 40
Missy Fooshee Former Controller $37,437 $4,260 $41,697 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$31K Grants Received
$229K Grants Given
14 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
TC
The Community Foundation Of Greater
$31K

Top Grantees

13 total
CF
Community Food Bank of Alabama Birmingham, AL
$51K
OP
One Place Family Justice Center Birmingham, AL
$50K
VF
Vineyard Family Services Birmingham, AL
$26K
MM
Magic Moments Birmingham, AL
$20K
MM
Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama Birmingham, AL
$19K
GK
Grace Klein Community Inc Birmingham, AL
$13K
MO
Meals on Wheels of United Way of Central Alabama Birmingham, AL
$9K
CC
Crisis Center Inc Birmingham, AL
$9K
TF
The Foundry Ministries Birmingham, AL
$8K
YL
Youth Leadership Forum Birmingham, AL
$8K
+3 more grantees
The Community Foundation Of Greater Community Food Bank of Alabama One Place Family Justice Center Vineyard Family Services Magic Moments Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama Grace Klein Community Inc Meals on Wheels of United Way of Central Alabama Crisis Center Inc The Foundry Ministries Youth Leadership Forum Girls Inc of Central Alabama YWCA of Central Alabama The Literacy Council of Central Alabama
The Community Foundation Of Greater Community Food Bank of Alabama One Place Family Justice Center Vineyard Family Services Magic Moments Mothers Milk Bank of Alabama Grace Klein Community Inc Meals on Wheels of United Way of Central Alabama Crisis Center Inc The Foundry Ministries Youth Leadership Forum Girls Inc of Central Alabama YWCA of Central Alabama The Literacy Council of Central Alabama

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Junior League of Birmingham Inc

Phone

(205) 879-9861

Social

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2212 Twentieth Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35223