SOUTHEAST RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT, INC. (SERCAP) WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND ASSISTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES IN MARYLAND, DELAWARE, VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA. THE PRIMARY CONCERN IS FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS WHO LACK THE RESOURCES, BOTH FINANCIALLY AND POLITICALLY, TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES. SINCE 1969, SOUTHEAST RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT, INC. HAS ALSO ASSISTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES IN LOW-INCOME RURAL AREAS BY: ORGANIZING PEOPLE, HELPING APPLY FOR FINANCING, COORDINATING SYSTEM DESIGN OF INDIVIDUAL WELL SITES, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.5M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$324K
-51.4% YoY
Grant Count
7
-53.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+4.1% YoY
About Southeast Rural Community Assistance
Based on IRS filings
Southeast Rural Community Assistance is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ROANOKE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $324K. Net investment income was $138K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,509,129 | $9,898,860 | $10,313,508 |
| Revenue | $9,911,088 | $8,974,272 | $8,197,130 |
| Expenses | $9,814,232 | $9,285,445 | $7,845,383 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $137,677 | $58,356 | $78,369 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Town of Victoria ($140,319), Sussex Service Authority ($50,000), People Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN OF VICTORIA VICTORIA, VA | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $140,319 |
| SUSSEX SERVICE AUTHORITY WAVERLY, VA | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $50,000 |
| PEOPLE INC ABINGDON, VA | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $50,000 |
| TOWN OF NARROWS INC NARROWS, VA | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $40,000 |
| EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA ACCOMAC, VA | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $17,800 |
| TOWN OF PAMPLIN PAMPLIN, VA | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $13,860 |
| MID-ATLANTIC EPISCOPAL DISTRICT AME ZION CHURCH LARGO, MD | FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT REIMBURSEMENT/GRANT EXPENSE PAYMENT | $11,676 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTER FLEMING | CHAIRPERSON | 3 | — |
| SHAWN UTT | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MARIE WATSON | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| GEORGE FITZ-HUGH | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| BERTHA ARMSTRONG | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KEITH ASHBY | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANGELA BATES | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KEVIN BELCHER | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SWYNICE HAWKINS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM HOLT | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KAJAL KAPUR | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TERRY LEWIS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| FREDDY MITCHELL | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| CARMELA ORR | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| WINFRED OWENS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| AL ROBERTS | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAIME SAYLER | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JACQUELYN SLAYTON | MEMBER | 3 | — |
| HOPE F CUPIT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 44.25 | $155,375 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeast Rural Community Assistance?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ROANOKE, VA. It holds $10.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Southeast Rural Community Assistance?
As of 2024, Southeast Rural Community Assistance holds $10.5M in total assets with $9.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $324K in 2024.
Where does Southeast Rural Community Assistance operate?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Southeast Rural Community Assistance award?
In 2024, Southeast Rural Community Assistance awarded 7 grants totaling $324K — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Southeast Rural Community Assistance's EIN?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1055050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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