Wiregrass Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2003 in Alabama from the sale of a nonprofit hospice. Based in Dothan, Alabama, the foundation makes grants to nonprofit community organizations that positively impact the health, education, and quality of life of the Dothan area and surrounding region. The foundation has awarded over $90 million in grants since its inception and partners with more than 200 area nonprofit agencies, organizations, schools, and colleges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.6M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-25.9% YoY
Grant Count
97
+29.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-42.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Giving primarily to make grants that have a significant, measurable impact on the health, education, and quality of life of the Dothan, Alabama area.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Health: Fostering economic growth and development to improve the health and well-being of Wiregrass individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
- Education: Increasing school readiness, K-12 achievement, and post-secondary attainment.
- Quality of Life: Supporting places, programs, and experiences that make the Wiregrass healthier, more connected, and a better place to live.
Grantmaking
Organizations must meet one of the following criteria for at least the last 2 years:
Review Cycle
with decisions made at board meetings
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Wiregrass Foundation makes grants to eligible organizations that serve the population residing within one or more of the four counties of Houston, Henry, Dale, and Geneva, Alabama (within a 50-mile radius of Dothan).
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $114,581,730 (2024)
- Total revenues: $5,925,335 (2024)
- Total expenses: $4,587,261 (2024)
- Annual giving: $3,848,659 (2023)
Asset Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $87.7 million in 2011 to $114.6 million in 2024
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,581,730 | $108,874,053 | $101,684,443 |
| Revenue | $5,925,335 | $3,416,735 | $2,886,891 |
| Expenses | $4,587,261 | $5,590,411 | $5,001,201 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,946,781 | $5,028,201 | $4,445,847 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,404,370 | $2,966,976 | $2,370,149 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,468,620 | $5,003,301 | $5,113,756 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wiregrass Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Troy Fountain
The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN EDGE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $6,000 |
| ADDIE MCKINZIE | IMMEDIATE PA | 1 | $5,100 |
| DAVID JOHNSTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $6,000 |
| DAVID W PARSONS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $7,000 |
| JOHN DUNN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $7,000 |
| STEVE MCCARROLL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $7,000 |
| HOPE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $6,000 |
| TROY FOUNTAIN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $204,866 |
| SAMUEL BENTON | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | $6,000 |
| VINCE EDGE | SECRETARY | 1 | $7,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1532 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL 36303-1984
Phone: 334-699-1031
Email: office@wiregrassfoundation.org
Website: www.wiregrassfoundation.org
EIN: 20-0897153
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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