Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
The Alabama Association of Resource is a public charity based in Montgomery, Alabama, that coordinates the work of nine Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Councils. It makes grants for projects that support Alabama communities, including efforts involving education, natural and human resources, conservation, community development, and quality of life.
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils at a glance
In short: Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils gave $12.8M across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $321K), mostly in Alabama. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,847,655
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $321,191
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,907,939
- +27.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (24 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
- How to Apply
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The website directs applicants to contact their local RC&D Council for information. Projects involving three or more council regions may apply for a statewide grant through the Alabama Association. For the FY 2026–2027 cycle, eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits or units or sub-units of government; requests must be $5,000–$25,000 and have a direct impact on at least three council regions or statewide impact. Funding is reimbursed after project completion and submission of required documentation. A cooperative agreement must be executed before the project begins, and expenses incurred before October 1 or before the agreement is signed are not reimbursable. Restrictions include established-program operating or administrative costs, salaries or expected operating costs, endowment campaigns, religious activities, direct aid to individuals, development or public-relations activities, land purchases, and post-event expenses; the board may consider exceptions case by case.
- Review Cycle
- The stated FY 2026 application period was April 1 through June 30, 2026. That cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The stated FY 2026 application period was April 1 through June 30, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 3128, Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone: (334) 240-3863
Website: https://alabamarcd.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
Who Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amrv RC&D Council ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $12.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 151 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s grant program covers Alabama through nine regional councils serving all 67 counties. Statewide grants are available for projects involving three or more council regions. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Alabama recipients, with a small share going to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 24 of 40 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $691K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $736K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.7M (2021) to $12.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $12.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amrv RC&D Council Hartselle, AL | Support | $1,630,446 |
| Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc Thomasville, AL | Support | $1,344,446 |
| Coosa Valley RC&D Council Inc Heflin, AL | Support | $1,325,946 |
| Wiregrass RC&D Council Inc Ozark, AL | Support | $1,305,446 |
| Mid-South RC&D Council Inc Montgomery, AL | Support | $1,291,946 |
| Tombigbee RC&D Tuscaloosa, AL | Support | $1,287,446 |
| Northwest RC&D Council Inc Tuscumbia, AL | Support | $1,285,946 |
| Gulf Coast RC&D Council Inc Atmore, AL | Support | $1,258,446 |
| Cawaco RC&D Council Inc Birmingham, AL | Support | $1,230,946 |
| Effective Leadership Academy Cleveland, OH | Support | $240,462 |
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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 | $3,907,939 | $15,708,769 | $15,688,930 | $12,847,655 | 40 | $76,573 |
| 2024 | $3,072,898 | $13,093,310 | $13,184,545 | $11,099,728 | 32 | $17,601 |
| 2023 | $2,827,219 | $11,298,686 | $10,975,548 | $9,101,409 | 31 | $7,349 |
| 2022 | $2,356,882 | $9,016,810 | $8,585,776 | $6,486,453 | 22 | $507 |
| 2021 | $1,814,597 | $7,474,485 | $7,713,874 | $5,712,272 | 26 | $4,457 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “coordinate RC&D activity in Alabama.” Its website describes a broader purpose of promoting, protecting, and developing Alabama’s natural and human resources to improve social and economic benefits for people across the state.
Funding is divided into Education Fund Projects, which must include an educational component, and General Fund Projects, which do not. Education priorities include K–12 outdoor education and technology, workforce and community training, and education benefiting small farmers or community gardens. General Fund priorities include natural-resource conservation, community facilities and services, and tourism and economic development. The organization supports special projects by nonprofits and units or sub-units of government.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Coosa Valley RC&D Council says it is dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and developing natural and human resources; Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama says it provides volunteer support, training, and leadership programming across southern Alabama; and Smile-A-Mile says it provides hope, healing, and support to families on a childhood cancer journey.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 40 grants totaling $12,847,655. Grant amounts ranged from $9,580 to $1,630,446, with a median of $25,000. Most grant dollars went to Alabama recipients: 98% were in Alabama, 2% in Ohio, and less than 1% in Georgia.
The largest 2025 grants included $1,630,446 to AMRV RC&D Council, $1,344,446 to Ala-Tom RC&D Council, $1,325,946 to Coosa Valley RC&D Council, and $1,305,446 to Wiregrass RC&D Council. Other recipients included Effective Leadership Academy ($240,462), Alabama Community College Conference ($50,000), and Camp McDowell ($30,000). The organization’s 2026 projects page also lists projects in education and general-fund categories, including initiatives with Alabama State Parks, the Alabama Sustainable Agricultural Network, and the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nick Williams as chairman. Board members listed on that filing are Sheila Baker, Eddie Kerr, Kathy McCrimmon, Jo Norris, Allen Pickens, Mike Roden, Don Sherrod, Doug Sinquefield, and Craig Sizemore.
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils is led by William Hodge, Past Chairman & National President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Hodge
Past Chairman & National President
Past Chair → Past Chairman & National President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nick Williams
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mike Roden
Board Member
Executive Director → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
$43K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Katherine Conner
Executive Deirector
Executive Director → Executive Deirector, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$55K (2022) → $74K (2025)
Allen Pickens
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chris Langley
Vice Chairman
V Chair → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Don Sherrod
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marianne Leigh
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sheila Baker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kathy McCrimmon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Craig Sizemore
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Eddie Kerr
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Doug Sinquefield
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jo Norris
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Monica Carroll (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: J. O. Norris (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Randall Hastings (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry Martin (2023) — Director
- Former: Mildred Whittington (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Woods (2021) — Director
- Former: Paul McCaleb (2021) — Director
- Former: Raymond Wiggins (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $74K, to Katherine Conner (Executive Deirector).
Frequently asked questions about Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
How much does Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils give each year?
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils gave $12.8M across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11.1M across 32 grants.
What is Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's typical grant size?
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $321,191, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils that year got $74K on average.
Where does Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils give grants?
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils gives mostly in Alabama: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (8 grants), Birmingham, AL (3 grants), Heflin, AL (2 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants).
Does Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (40 grants).
Who are Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's largest grantees?
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's largest 2025 grantees include Amrv RC&D Council ($1,630,446), Ala-Tom RC&D Council Inc ($1,344,446) and Coosa Valley RC&D Council Inc ($1,325,946), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils?
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.7M.
What does Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “coordinate RC&D activity in Alabama.” Its website describes a broader purpose of promoting, protecting, and developing Alabama’s natural and human resources to improve social and economic benefits for people across the state. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils?
The website directs applicants to contact their local RC&D Council for information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's EIN?
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1134289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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