Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council is a public charity based in Hartselle, Alabama. Formed in 1974, it supports projects and programs intended to improve the economic, social, and physical environment of North Alabama communities.
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council at a glance
In short: Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council gave $720K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $719,870
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,433
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,563
- Total assets
- $1,275,515
- +37.4% 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 Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 5514 Highway 31 S, Hartselle, AL 35640
Phone: (256) 232-0490
Website: https://amrvrcd.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council
Who Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Calhoun Communtiy College ($40K). Together the top 10 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 230 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. The grant program specifies projects in Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, or Morgan County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2019) to $957K (2024). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Communtiy College Tanner, AL | Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Project | $40,000 |
| Decatur City Magnet Schools PTO Decatur, AL | Decatur City Magnet Playground Project | $35,000 |
| Tennessee Valley Regional Partnership dba Launch Huntsville, AL | Tennessee Valley Region Strategic Plan | $30,000 |
| Fyffe High School Fyffe, AL | HVAC and Insulation | $30,000 |
| Toney Volunteer Fire Department Toney, AL | Emergency Response Vehicle | $25,000 |
| Pisgah Civitan Club Pisgah, AL | Pisgah Civitan Park at the Pisgah Gorge | $23,950 |
| Danville High School Danville, AL | Track and Field | $22,500 |
| Limestone County Commission Athens, AL | Creating Handicap Accessibility for Richard Martin Trail | $21,695 |
| Hazel Green High School Hazel Green, AL | Weight Room Renovation | $20,000 |
| Morgan County Child Advocacy Center Decatur, AL | Child Advocacy Center Security Enhancement Project | $18,545 |
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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 | $1,275,515 | $2,143,125 | $1,791,491 | $719,870 | 69 | $30,107 |
| 2024 | $928,477 | $1,698,380 | $1,658,009 | $956,510 | 57 | $12,369 |
| 2023 | $1,008,988 | $1,596,637 | $1,571,283 | $830,481 | 45 | $12,037 |
| 2022 | $915,536 | $923,637 | $922,300 | $311,942 | 24 | $7,335 |
| 2021 | $886,422 | $1,139,789 | $963,215 | $612,991 | 35 | $3,765 |
| 2020 | $819,988 | $815,771 | $851,882 | $325,601 | 23 | $959 |
| 2019 | $835,311 | $733,789 | $680,945 | $226,936 | 12 | $7,855 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is “to improve the economic social and physical environment of North Alabama communities by providing resources programs and education.”
Its programs include water-resource education for students, agricultural and nutrition education for adults, and a drinking-water festival. Its competitive grant program supports locally led conservation, environmental education, and community projects.
The organization’s 2025 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Morgan County Child Advocacy Center, which received $18,545, describes its mission as providing a safe, caring place to evaluate children who may have been abused. Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful, which received $15,610, says it promotes and plans programs to improve the environment of Athens and Limestone County. The Link of Cullman County, a $10,000 recipient, describes its work as providing support services, counseling, and education to people in need. North Alabama Agriplex Foundation, which received $7,000, says it works to preserve agricultural heritage, educate and feed neighbors, and support a sustainable future.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 69 grants totaling $719,870. Awards ranged from $3,758 to $40,000, with a median grant of $7,563.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to Calhoun Community College for a Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Project; $35,000 to Decatur City Magnet Schools PTO for a playground project; $30,000 to Tennessee Valley Regional Partnership dba Launch for a regional strategic plan; and $30,000 to Fyffe High School for HVAC and insulation. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Toney Volunteer Fire Department for an emergency response vehicle, $23,950 to Pisgah Civitan Club for a park at Pisgah Gorge, and $21,695 to Limestone County Commission to improve accessibility on the Richard Martin Trail.
The grant program is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and units or sub-units of government. Projects must enhance human or natural resources and improve quality of life for local Alabama residents, and must take place in Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, or Morgan County. The organization describes a competitive process in which applications are accepted during a defined window, reviewed for eligibility and merit by Board and Council members, and approved at quarterly council meetings. Approved grantees sign grant agreements covering eligible activities, timelines, and budgets. Reimbursement requires invoices and proof of payment, photos and video documentation, and a final report; projects not completed by March also require a midyear check-in.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Renona Seibert as Executive Director. Listed directors and officers are Allen Pickens, Chairman; Scottie Bolden, Vice Chair; Andrea Crain, Secretary Treasurer; and board members Cherrie Haney, Leslie Matte, Lester Black, Lydia Kay Fielder, Daryl Sammet, and Rahonda Everett.
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council is led by Renona Seibert, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renona Seibert
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
55 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $74K (2025)
Allen Pickens
Chairman Board of Directors
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chairman Board of Directors, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Tucker
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Garner
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rahonda Everett
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scottie Bolden
Vice Chair Board of Directors
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Vice Chair Board of Directors, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Sammet
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Crain
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cherrie Haney
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirby Vickery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Black
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Childress
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Matte
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Kay Fielder
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jay Grantland (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Stanley Sumners (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lydia Pennington (2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Eason (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Gibson (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Judy Dixon (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Harbison (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Harrison (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Kathy Walker (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Roden (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Harbison Robert (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Latimer (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Renona Seibert (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council
How much does Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council give each year?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council gave $720K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $957K across 57 grants.
What is Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's typical grant size?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's median grant in 2025 was $7,563, and its average grant was $10,433, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council give grants?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council 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 Cullman, AL (8 grants), Decatur, AL (4 grants), Huntsville, AL (4 grants) and Athens, AL (4 grants).
Does Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's largest grantees?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's largest 2025 grantees include Calhoun Communtiy College ($40,000), Decatur City Magnet Schools PTO ($35,000) and Tennessee Valley Regional Partnership dba Launch ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council fund?
The organization states its mission is “to improve the economic social and physical environment of North Alabama communities by providing resources programs and education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check amrvrcd.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's EIN?
Alabamas Mtns Rivers and Valleys Rsc Conservation and Dev Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0822867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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