Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc
The organization uses funds to award grants to projects which benefit a broad segment of the population, serve citizens whose needs are not met by existing services, address community issues, have potential for future support, promote volunteer involvement, and improve the quality of life in Limestone county.
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc gave $44K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,945
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $14,648
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $700,288
- +8.5% 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 October 2026.
Who Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Al-Limestone CO) ($26K). Together the top 2 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Al-Limestone CO) Athens, AL | Program Support | $25,945 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Student Scholarships | $11,250 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,750 |
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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 | $700,288 | $45,399 | $132,448 | $43,945 | 3 | $10,921 |
| 2024 | $645,354 | $73,760 | $92,139 | — | — | $31,760 |
| 2023 | $663,733 | $66,175 | $103,213 | — | — | $33,394 |
| 2022 | $712,816 | $3,418 | $7,575 | — | — | $3,418 |
| 2021 | $755,095 | $83,085 | $57,193 | — | — | $67,635 |
| 2020 | $729,203 | $76,237 | $89,603 | — | — | $43,379 |
About Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Athens, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $700K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc is led by Kaye McFarlen, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kaye McFarlen
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Bell
Board President
Vice Chair → Board President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Barnes
Director
Chair → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Patton
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Shockney
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Lewis
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hubbs
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Burlingame
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Leopard
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Moore
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Riddle
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Harris
Director
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Usery
Director
On filings since 2023
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Pettus
Director
On filings since 2023
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Latham-Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carnette Robinson Johnson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Davis
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lerrin Thompson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelli Waggoner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Henry
Board 2nd Vice President
President → Director, 2022
Director → Board 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denver Betts
Board Vice President
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kadaija Madden
Board Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jeff Hodges (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: John Carter (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Britley Brown (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Ray Neese (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Randall Moore (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Colin Daly (2022) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Jackie Jackson (2022) — Director
- Former: Jason Brooks (2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Bell (2022) — Director
- Former: William R. Marks (2022) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Fred Pepper (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ros Richardson (2020) — Vice President
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 Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc
How much does Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc gave $44K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $14,648, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc?
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc reported $700K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What is Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Limestone Area Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1074254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
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