Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation

Quarterbacking Children's Health Foundation logo
Donated to support children’s charities in 2024.
Organizations supported in 2024.
Years of service to the community.
ABOUT QCHF

Our Mission

Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation provides funds to fulfill medical needs for children, whose needs would otherwise be unmet. We wish to make a difference in the medical care and medical opportunities for our children and young adults.

Charitable Contributions

How We Help

The Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, the charitable arm of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club, provides funds to fulfill medical needs and support for Alabama children and young adults.

The 2023 grant application cycle is open June 1st to August 31st. Beginning September 1st, our Contributions Committee will do their due diligence to review and visit each requesting organization. Beneficiaries will be awarded in February 2024 upon the completion of our 2023 fundraising campaign and Board approval.

In 2024, with the funds raised by the Monday Morning Quarterback Club of Birmingham in the 2023 season and earnings from the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation endowment, $2,000,000 will be contributed to the following charities:

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind logo
AMBUCS logo
Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation logo
Bell Center logo
Breakthrough T1D logo
Children's Harbor logo
Children's of Alabama logo
Easterseals of the Birmingham Area logo
Embrace Alabama Kids logo
Exceptional Foundation logo
EyeSight Foundation of Alabama logo
Glenwood logo
Grace House logo
HudsonAlpha logo
Kid One logo
Kings Home logo
Libby's Friends logo
Mitchell's Place logo
Oasis logo
Preschool Partners logo
Prescott House logo
Red Mountain Grace logo
RISE Center logo
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama logo
Smile-A-Mile logo
UAB Arts in Medicine logo
UAB Sports medicine logo
United Ability logo
Unless logo
Wellhouse logo
Wise logo

OUR HISTORY

fulfilling medical needs and support for Alabama children and young adults

The Crippled Children’s Clinic was formed in 1929 to treat polio. Children came from around the state, hundreds more than anticipated- and none were turned away. In the worst economic conditions in history, Birmingham opened its heart and its pocketbook to those less fortunate.

Initial plans were to treat about 25 children but by January 1930 more than 100 applications for children needing treatment were on file at the clinic. As the patient load grew, contributions miraculously kept pace with the increasing needs of the clinic. And more uncommon approaches to fund-raising were pressed into service.

In 1939, Mr. Zipp Newman, Sports Editor of the Birmingham News, led a group in organizing a college football review club with the purpose of financial support for the Crippled Children’s Clinic. Thus, the charitable organization created the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. The club’s primary purpose from creation has been support of children’s medical needs with the adjunct attraction of enjoying college football. This partnership exists to this day and is stronger and more successful than ever.

In 1943, the first annual All-Star High School Football Game was sponsored by the Quarterback Club to benefit the Crippled Children’s Clinic. From that first game $40,011.19 went to the Crippled Children’s Clinic. As the years rolled by, the total contributions generated by the game grew. Soon the clinic began to outgrow its facilities, and a new larger dream hospital was waiting in the wings to become a reality. The magnificent hospital “that football built” opened in September 1951. The Quarterback Club and others had raised over three million dollars to build a six-story, fully equipped facility called the Crippled Children’s Clinic and Hospital.

The story of the Crippled Children’s Hospital came to a happy ending in 1969 when Drs. Salk and Sabin developed a vaccine against polio in 1954. With polio mercifully eradicated, the hospital closed its doors, and the building was sold to the University of Alabama Medical Center. While the story of the Crippled Children’s Hospital ended, the story of the Crippled Children’s Foundation, now called the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, was just beginning. Money from the sale of the Crippled Children’s Hospital was placed in a fund to benefit children throughout Alabama by defraying medical expenses.

The Monday Morning Quarterback Club and the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation continue their dedication to the well-being of children. Both organizations have an ongoing commitment to care for the needs of our state’s greatest natural resource. Because of these joint efforts, the Foundation has contributed more than $36 million dollars to various charitable projects over the years.

With the efforts from the 2023 MMQBC Fundraising Campaign, the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation provided children’s medical charities in our state $2,000,000 in 2024.

marc Bryant Tyson

President

T.J. Willings

Vice President

Thomas G. Luckie

Treasurer

R. William Pradat, Jr.

Secretary and Assistant Treasurer

Trustees

  • Richard E. Anthony
  • Jeffrey S. Beall
  • M. Stanford Blanton
  • Thomas R. Campbell
  • Hartwell Davis, Jr.
  • William Anthony Davis III
  • Joe Dean, Jr.
  • Jerry G. Duncan
  • A. Sims Garrison
  • S. Perry Given, Jr.
  • M. James Gorrie
  • Mike Kolen
  • Benny M. LaRussa, Jr.
  • Dan Lovell, Ex-Officio
  • Thomas H. Lowder
  • Charles D. Miller
  • Walter F. Morris
  • Richard Murray IV
  • William S. Pritchard III, Legal Counsel
  • Charles W. Regan, Jr.
  • Fred Renneker III
  • Grantland Rice III
  • Thomas E. Sisson, Ex-Officio
  • Roy W. Robertson, Jr.
  • W. Stancil Starnes
  • Jeff Stone
  • Michael D. Thompson
  • W. Edgar Welden
  • John M. Williams

  • Harold McDermott (1929-1930)
  • Robert D. Beatty – Honorary (1929-1930)
  • Dr. B.D. Sibley – Honorary (1930)
  • J. Ed Keith (1930-1932)
  • W.A. Currie (1932-1937)
  • A.B. Aldridge (1937-1938)
  • J.D. Pittman (1938-1939)
  • R.L. Bowron (1940-1941)
  • William J. Christian (1942-1943)
  • W.A. Watts (1944-1945)
  • Harris Burns (1946-1947)
  • R. McL. Strong (1948-1949)
  • Robert S. Smith (1950-1951)
  • Geo. A. Mattison, Jr. (1952-1953)
  • Al Dement (1954-1955)
  • Rufus M. Lackey (1956-1957)
  • Clarence W. Allgood (1957-1958)
  • Clarence M. Pinson (1958-1959)
  • Ben C. Paden (1959-1960)
  • Charles T. Clayton (1960-1961)
  • Seybourn H. Lynne (1961-1962)
  • Bedford F. Seale (1962-1963)
  • Willard M. Mobley (1963-1964)
  • William D. Sellers, Jr. (1964-1965)
  • Jess E. Lanier (1964-1966)
  • L. Gordon Scarboro (1966-1967)
  • Sam C. Pointer (1967-1968)
  • Murray C. White, Jr. (1968-1969)
  • Robert P. McDavid III (1969-1970)
  • James M. Kidd, Jr. (1970-1971)
  • A. Gerow Hodges (1971-1972)
  • Robert L. Franklin (1972-1973)
  • R. Julian Lackey (1973-1974)
  • Leroy Monsky (1974-1975)
  • Marshall Haynes, Jr. (1975-1977)
  • Harry M. Burns (1977-1979)
  • John M. Forney (1979-1981)
  • Sam N. Cole (1981-1983)
  • Hall W. Thompson (1983-1985)
  • Tom E. Rast (1985-1987)
  • Richard E. Simmons, Jr. (1987-1989)
  • Frank Y. Anderson III (1989-1991)
  • Frank E. Boyd, Jr. (1991-1993)
  • Fred Renneker III (1993-1995)
  • Jerry G. Duncan (1995-1997)
  • Robert E. Luckie III (1997-1999)
  • Carl B. Smith (1999-2001)
  • Walter F. Morris (2001-2003)
  • Frank H. Bromberg, Jr. (2003-2005)
  • Wayne White (2005-2007)
  • Hartwell Davis, Jr. (2007-2009)
  • William A. Davis III (2009-2011)
  • Michael D. Thompson (2011-2013)
  • Thomas H. Lowder (2013-2015)
  • Edgar Welden (2015-2017)
  • Roy W. Robertson (2017-2019)
  • W. Stancil Starnes (2019-2021)
  • M. James Gorrie (2022-2024)

Ways to give to the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation, become a member of the Legends Planned Giving Society

The following is only a concise introduction to the area of charitable giving, and certainly does not cover all methods of giving or all aspects and tax consequences of the methods actually described. However, it is intended to explain, in basic terms, a few of the currently popular means by which many individuals support their favorite charitable organizations. Everyone should consult his or her own attorney, accountant, life underwriter, trust officer or other financial advisor for additional information including the details of any applicable tax consequences.

For further information please contact:

Michelle McIntyre, Executive Director
Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation
(205) 226-8830

Click here for the Legends Giving Society Brochure

Outright Gifts of Cash

Generally, most gifts are in the form of a check written by the donor. The gift is fully deductible for income tax purposes in the year of the gift.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your gifts to qualified charities. The terms vary by company.

Outright Gifts of Appreciated Securities and Real Estate

Outright contributions of appreciated securities and real estate which have been held for more than the applicable holding period (depending on the date of acquisition) give the donor an income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the property on the date of the gift.

Bequests by Will

Real estate, stocks, bonds, and/or other investment securities can be left by will to the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation. Additionally, the will could provide for a specific cash bequest of a certain dollar amount or as a percentage of the value of the individual’s estate.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

The trust agreement can provide that the donor and/or his spouse or other family members will receive certain “income” payments for their respective lifetimes. Ultimately, the principal of the trust will be distributed to the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation upon the death of all lifetime beneficiaries. The rules relating to charitable remainder trusts are extremely technical and must be strictly followed. Nevertheless, these types of trusts offer opportunities for saving income and estate taxes, while reserving income payments to the donor and other family members, with the principal of the fund ultimately going to the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation.

The Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation will consider requests from charitable organizations for financial support to fulfill the medical needs of children 18 and under.

Qualifying Organizations

Completed applications are reviewed by a joint committee of selected members of the Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation and the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. Committee recommendations are, in turn, acted upon by the Board of Directors of the two organizations.

In order to be considered for a grant, an organization must meet our general guidelines.  In addition to this requirement, donations are based on the availability of funds and the organization’s compatibility with our mission statement.

Dates to Know

The application link will be available on June 1, 2024.

Applications will be due August 31, 2024.

Applicants will be notified of our decision by February 2025.

General Guidelines

The Quarterbacking Children’s Health Foundation funds grants that focus on our mission to fulfill medical needs and support for Alabama children and young adults.    Grants are not approved to or for:

  • Individuals
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • National fundraising drives
  • Sponsorship of fundraising events
  • Political organizations or candidates for public office

How to Apply

Qualifying nonprofit organizations interested in obtaining a grant application must make a request via email to Executive Director, Michelle McIntyre michelle@mmqbc.org by August 31, 2024.

Online application attachments should include:

  • Organization Board of Directors Listing
  • Three Year Financial Summary
  • Balance Sheet Summary
  • Project Budget
  • Copy of latest Audit Report prepared by CPA or latest Form 990 submitted to IRS
  • Outcome Analysis of how previous funds were used (*if funded in prior grant cycle)

Indirect costs may not be taken from our grants. Please direct any questions about the application process to Michelle McIntyre at 205-226-8830 or at michelle@mmqbc.org.