Central Alabama Community Foundation
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1987 by civic leaders to serve as a permanent charitable resource for central Alabama. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, CACF manages charitable assets and distributes grants to nonprofit organizations addressing local community needs across multiple counties in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$106.8M
+8.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.5M
+1366.2% YoY
Grant Count
59
+1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$143K
+1341.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To solicit contributions and disburse funds to tax-exempt organizations, creating a permanent charitable resource dedicated to strengthening nonprofits and meeting local needs.
Focus Areas: CACF supports projects and programs in:
- Education
- Health
- Human services
- Cultural arts
- Recreation
- Historic preservation
- Civic concerns
Grantmaking
CACF awards over $6 million annually in grants and scholarships through more than 230 charitable funds. The foundation administers charitable gifts and certain trust funds, and operates a donor-advised fund program.
Grant Types
How to Apply
** Applications typically open January 2 with closing dates in early February for most grant categories, with awards announced in May, June, October, and November depending on the grant type.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CACF serves 14 counties across central, southeast, and east Alabama:
- Primary service area: Autauga, Chambers, Coffee, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties
The foundation's reach extends through affiliate organizations:
- Southeast Alabama Community Foundation (SACF) – Established 1995, serves Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties; became CACF affiliate in 2010
- East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) – Founded 2007, serves Lee, Chambers, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties; became CACF affiliate in 2024
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $106,793,669
- Total Revenues: $19,656,505
- Total Expenses: $11,307,906
- Number of Employees: 6
Historical (2023):
- Total Assets: $98.2 million
- Total Revenues: $12.3 million
- Total Expenses: $7.54 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.85 million
Cumulative Impact: Over 35+ years of operation, CACF has distributed more than $75 million to organizations serving local needs.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $106,793,669 | $98,203,290 | $85,964,054 |
| Revenue | $19,656,505 | $12,262,868 | $13,390,000 |
| Expenses | $11,307,906 | $7,540,647 | $6,338,266 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,672,849 | $3,439,608 | $4,998,550 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
43 open opportunities from Central Alabama Community Foundation
2499 Line of Duty Scholarship Grant
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Barrett Family Scholarship Grant
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Butler County Scholarship Grant
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Lisa Free, Chairman
- Burton U. Crenshaw, President
- Amanda Hines, Vice Chairman
- Glenda Allred, Treasurer
- Board Members: Jud Blount, Eric Boykin, Betty Bobbitt Byrne, Charlie Edwards, Mark Hope, D.J. Lowe, Larnetta Moncrief-Harvey, Laurie Rygiel, Clay Torbert, Raley Wiggins, Rev. Richard Williams, Tonya Scott Williams
Staff:
- Burton U. Crenshaw, President
- Ben Freeman, Development Director
- Dana Hess, Financial Officer
- Emma Tennant, Affiliate Manager
- Jill Tucker, Donor Services Coordinator
- Sabrina Wood, Grants and Scholarships Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN BURTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA FREE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARRIE HARMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARNETTA MONCRIEF-HARVEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA HINES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK HOPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE LOEB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SGT DONALD LOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURIE RYGIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV RICHARD THOMAS WILLIAMS II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONYA SCOTT WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC BOYKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RALEY WIGGINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BURTON CRENSHAW | PRESIDENT | 40 | $113,932 |
| DANA HESS | FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $78,116 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CACF awarded over $130,000 in Education Grants to River Region nonprofits
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards $184,652.00 in grants to nonprofitsCACF awarded $184,652 in Food, Family, and Medical grants to nonprofits
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards $184,652.00 in grants to nonprofitsCACF awarded $144,862 in Shelter & Social Service Grants to River Region nonprofits
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards $144,862.00 in Shelter & Social\CACF awarded $101,414.89 in Shelter and Social Services Grants
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards $144,862.00 in Shelter & Social\2025 Cultural and Community Enhancement Grants announced
Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards 2025 Cultural And Community EnhancementContact Information
Address: 114 Church Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: (334) 264-6223
Fax: (334) 263-6225
Website: www.cacfinfo.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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