Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) is a public charity based in Roanoke, Virginia, that supports low-to-moderate-income people and rural communities through work on safe drinking water, wastewater systems, and affordable housing. The organization was formed in 1969 and serves a seven-state region in the Southeast.
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc at a glance
In short: Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc gave $574K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Virginia. 75% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $574,485
- +77.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +128.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,905
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $12,122,276
- +15.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (12 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc
- How to Apply
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SERCAP’s website says eligible entities can access the Facilities Development Grant Program and directs interested applicants to begin the application process through the program. It does not specify application materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 347 Campbell Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
Phone: (540) 345-1184
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Town of White Stone ($125K). Together the top 10 received $488K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 66 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
SERCAP states that its service region includes Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Its Facilities Development Grant Program is available only in Virginia. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to Virginia recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 16 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
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 $309K (2021) to $675K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $574K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of White Stone White Stone, VA | Facilities Development | $125,250 |
| Falwell Corporation Lynchburg, VA | Facilities Development | $69,715 |
| Town of Gretna Gretna, VA | Facilities Development | $50,000 |
| Town of Wytheville Wytheville, VA | Facilities Development | $47,820 |
| County of Accomack Accomack, VA | Facilities Development | $44,100 |
| Town of Fries Fries, VA | Facilities Development | $40,275 |
| Town of Glen Lyn Glen Lyn, VA | Facilities Development | $34,562 |
| Giles County PSA Pearisburg, VA | Facilities Development | $27,500 |
| L & M Construction Rose Hill, VA | Facilities Development | $24,500 |
| Oak Hill Academy Mouth of Wilson, VA | Facilities Development | $24,382 |
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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 | $12,122,276 | $10,672,052 | $9,874,865 | $574,485 | 16 | $149,896 |
| 2024 | $10,509,129 | $9,911,088 | $9,814,232 | $323,655 | 7 | $137,677 |
| 2023 | $9,898,860 | $8,974,272 | $9,285,445 | $666,546 | 15 | $58,356 |
| 2022 | $10,313,508 | $8,197,130 | $7,845,383 | $675,040 | 14 | $78,369 |
| 2021 | $8,928,556 | $6,797,376 | $6,262,153 | $309,065 | 14 | $68,639 |
| 2020 | $8,327,513 | $6,228,189 | $6,113,282 | — | — | $48,272 |
| 2019 | $8,294,820 | $6,322,258 | $6,097,962 | — | — | $40,532 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
SERCAP’s stated mission is to promote and assist the development of water and wastewater facilities in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with particular concern for low-income people who lack the resources to obtain adequate facilities. The organization also describes helping rural communities organize, seek financing, plan individual well sites, and access information about water and wastewater facility construction, operations, and maintenance.
Its stated program work includes training and technical assistance for small rural water systems, support to help low-income communities access grants and loans for water, wastewater, and other environmental projects, and assistance with community development needs. The website also describes housing assistance, small-business support, and training for water and wastewater careers. Its Facilities Development Grant Program supports eligible entities managing community water or wastewater systems, including local governments, public service authorities, homeowner associations, mobile home parks, and nonprofit organizations.
One 2025 grantee, Rappahannock Education Farm, describes its mission as “providing fresh produce and farming education.” This is the grantee’s stated mission, not SERCAP’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, SERCAP reported 16 grants totaling $574,485. The grants ranged from $7,000 to $125,250, with a median grant of $26,000. The listed purposes were facilities development, and all reported grant dollars went to Virginia recipients.
The largest reported grants included $125,250 to the Town of White Stone, $69,715 to Falwell Corporation, $50,000 to the Town of Gretna, $47,820 to the Town of Wytheville, and $44,100 to the County of Accomack. Each was listed for facilities development. SERCAP’s website says its Facilities Development Grant Program offers grants starting at $5,000 and reaching $200,000 or more; the program is currently available only in Virginia. Eligible project costs include engineering reports, environmental reviews, design services, water or wastewater line installation, and other costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keith Ashby as chairman and member through June 2025; Walter Fleming as chairman through May 2025 and member; Kajal Kapur as vice chair and member through June 2025; Shawn Utt as vice chair through June 2025; Jacquelyn Slayton as secretary and member through June 2025; Marie Watson as secretary through April 2025; George Fitz-Hugh Jr as treasurer and member through June 2025; Freddie Mitchell as treasurer and member through June 2025; and Bertha Armstrong and Angela Bates as members.
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc is led by Hope F. Cupit, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hope F. Cupit
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
44.3 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $165K (2025)
Keith Ashby
Member & Chairman
Member → Member & Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Fleming Jr.
Chairman & Member
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2022
Chairperson → Chairman & Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfred Roberts
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bertha Armstrong
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmela Orr
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Freddie Mitchell
Member & Treasurer
Member → Member & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George M Fitz-Hugh Jr.
Treasurer, Member & Member
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Treasurer, Member & Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Sayler
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Belcher
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Watson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Utt
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Swynice M. Hawkins
Member
Chair → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry D. Lewis
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Holt
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winfred E. Owens
Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Bates
Member
Bates → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacquelyn J. Slayton
Member & Secretary
Member → Member & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kajal Kapur
Member & Vice Chair
Member → Member & Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bennette Burks
Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myra Riley-Taylor
Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Speight
Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Al Roberts (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Freddy Mitchell (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: E. Marie Watson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jamie Sayler (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Clarence E. Martin (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Carmela Moore-Orr (2021) — Member
- Former: Claude Thomas (2019) — 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 $165K, to Hope F Cupit (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc
How much does Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc give each year?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc gave $574K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $324K across 7 grants.
What is Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's typical grant size?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,000, and its average grant was $35,905, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc give grants?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Facilities Development" (16 grants).
Who are Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's largest grantees?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Town of White Stone ($125,250), Falwell Corporation ($69,715) and Town of Gretna ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc reported $12.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What does Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc fund?
SERCAP’s stated mission is to promote and assist the development of water and wastewater facilities in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, with particular concern for low-income people who lack the resources to obtain adequate facilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc?
SERCAP’s website says eligible entities can access the Facilities Development Grant Program and directs interested applicants to begin the application process through the program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's EIN?
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1055050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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