Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc is a public charity based in Thomasville, Alabama. Formed in 1988, it develops and carries out a resource conservation and development work plan for a nine-county area in southwestern Alabama, with the stated aim of improving economic and environmental conditions.
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc at a glance
In short: Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc gave $747K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $746,559
- +66.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +54.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,486
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $562,018
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 West Front Street, Thomasville, AL 36784
Phone: (334) 636-0120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alabama Wildlife Federation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 183 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated program covers a nine-county area in southwestern Alabama. Its 2025 grants went entirely to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2021) to $747K (2025). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $747K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama Wildlife Federation Millbrook, AL | Community Development | $30,000 |
| Dallas County Commission Selma, AL | Community Development | $30,000 |
| Monroe County Commission Monroeville, AL | Education | $27,630 |
| Wilcox County Commission Camden, AL | General | $26,000 |
| City of Thomasville Thomasville, AL | Community Development | $25,000 |
| Monroe County Conservation District Monroeville, AL | Education | $23,904 |
| Marion Military Institute Marion, AL | Education | $20,000 |
| Town of Gilbetown Gilbertown, AL | General/CD | $20,000 |
| Wilcox Water and Sewer District Camden, AL | Community Development | $20,000 |
| Town of Pine Apple Pine Apple, AL | Education/General | $16,318 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562,018 | $1,348,597 | $1,330,233 | $746,559 | 65 | $326 |
| 2024 | $571,692 | $1,039,241 | $1,094,143 | $447,194 | 42 | $1,133 |
| 2023 | $616,939 | $880,903 | $947,025 | $358,507 | 36 | $3,229 |
| 2022 | $677,669 | $734,992 | $764,467 | $218,902 | 21 | $547 |
| 2021 | $701,648 | $621,309 | $637,768 | $161,747 | 19 | $4,216 |
| 2020 | $729,142 | $689,204 | $652,117 | $175,984 | 10 | $4,998 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “Resource Conservation and Development.” Its program description is to develop and execute a work plan for a nine-county area in southwestern Alabama to improve economic and environmental conditions.
Its 2025 grants include awards for community development, education, and general purposes. Among the grantees, the Alabama Wildlife Federation describes its own mission as promoting conservation of Alabama’s wildlife and natural resources for social and economic prosperity. Breakthrough Charter School describes its mission as preparing Perry County students for success as citizens and leaders through a rigorous, service-oriented, project-based public school.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ALA-TOM reported 65 grants totaling $746,559. Grants ranged from $5,200 to $30,000, with a median of $9,000.
The largest listed awards included $30,000 each to the Alabama Wildlife Federation for community development and the Dallas County Commission for community development; $27,630 to the Monroe County Commission for education; and $26,000 to the Wilcox County Commission for a general purpose. Other notable awards were $25,000 to the City of Thomasville for community development, $23,904 to the Monroe County Conservation District for education, and $20,000 each to Marion Military Institute for education, the Town of Gilbetown for general/community development, and Wilcox Water and Sewer District for community development. Breakthrough Charter School received $8,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judge Nick Williams as chairman, Charles Holmes as vice chair, and Sharon Shepherd as treasurer. Directors listed are Charles Rotch, Charles Kee, Leonard Millender, Cindy Neilson, and Billy Ghee.
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc is led by Judge Nick Williams, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judge Nick Williams
Chairman
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Kee
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Neilson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Millender
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Ghee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Rotch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Holmes
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Shepherd
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jackie Ray Rush (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jenny Countryman (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Harold Swearingen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Leslie McDanal (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc
How much does Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc give each year?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc gave $747K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $447K across 42 grants.
What is Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's typical grant size?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $11,486, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc give grants?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Selma, AL (10 grants), Evergreen, AL (5 grants), Linden, AL (5 grants) and Camden, AL (4 grants).
Does Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (33 grants) and "Community Development" (7 grants).
Who are Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's largest grantees?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Alabama Wildlife Federation ($30,000), Dallas County Commission ($30,000) and Monroe County Commission ($27,630), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc reported $562K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc fund?
The organization states its mission as “Resource Conservation and Development.” Its program description is to develop and execute a work plan for a nine-county area in southwestern Alabama to improve economic and environmental conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's EIN?
Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0921653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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