The Walker Area Community Foundation is a nonprofit grantmaking organization building the permanent capital needed in our area to fully facilitate community conversations, inspire action, and empower partners.
A $1.1 million grant to Uniteus Inc for “Faith Celebration and Commitment Events” is the largest recent award in the record, and it reflects a foundation that mixes broad community support with highly specific local investments. Walker Area Community Foundation Inc gives across Walker County and the wider Walker Area, with grants reaching schools, family-service providers, churches, arts groups, and recovery organizations. Recent awards also show recurring support for Jasper-based institutions such as Hartt Inc, Friends of Downtown Jasper, and Bevill State Community College, alongside larger one-time gifts to regional partners like Big Oak Ranch and King’s Home. The foundation’s work is tied to permanent capital and component funds, which helps explain why it can fund both operating needs and capital projects. Recent purposes range from general donations and program support to facility repairs, construction, and community recovery. It also funds individuals and uses donor advised funds, adding flexibility to its local grantmaking. The overall pattern is practical and place-based: support for organizations that serve residents of Walker County and nearby communities, especially in education, health, family services, recreation, and disaster response.
In education and youth development, Walker Area Community Foundation Inc supported robotics participation in Walker County Schools with a $293,200 grant to Bevill State Community College and later gave $188,287 to Jasper City Board of Education for “Recover, Support, Thrive.” In early childhood and school-age support, it also funded a $168,521 backpack feeding program through Backyard Blessings, linking education with basic needs. Health and human services appear in several forms. The foundation gave $227,600 to Pregnancy Test and Resource Center for general/facility renovation, $152,350 to Crisis Center Inc for a local needs assessment and referrals, and $150,829 to Jasper Area Family Services Center Inc for general operations and a warming station. Community amenities and cultural preservation are also present. It awarded $301,980 to Friends of Downtown Jasper for operations and programs tied to Jasper Main Street, and $157,999 to Winston County Arts Council for the rehab of Looney’s Tavern.
$7.9M
$196.1M
$44.8M
$11.3M
Most grants fall between $16K and $72K, with a median of $36K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$36K
75th Percentile
$72K
PAUL W KENNEDY
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The grant-size distribution shows a mid-sized local funder: p25 is $15,834, median grant size is $36,000, and p75 is $71,819. The recent record includes both large capital-level grants and much smaller operating awards, including the foundation’s $5,000-or-less small-grants track. Recipients appear across multiple years, with repeat support to organizations such as Hartt Inc, Friends of Downtown Jasper, Free Will Baptist Children’s Home, and Fellowship House. Grantmaking is organized through permanent component funds, a Community Fund, annual competitive cycles, emergency relief, and donor advised funds. Some opportunities accept unsolicited applications through Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM), including the competitive cycles and small grants program.
Giving is overwhelmingly local: 99% of grants go to recipients in Alabama, and the top grant-recipient state is AL. In the recent grants list, Jasper appears frequently, including awards to Hartt Inc, Friends of Downtown Jasper, Jasper City Board of Education, Jasper Area Family Services Center Inc, and St Mary’s Episcopal Church. Other Alabama recipients include Auburn, Chelsea, Springville, Eldridge, Oakman, Birmingham, Fairfield, Sumiton, Arley, Cordova, and Tuscaloosa. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
Its recent grants support schools, family-service organizations, churches, arts groups, recovery providers, and community development efforts. Examples include education and youth programs, food and shelter support, facility repairs, local recovery services, and downtown improvement work in Jasper and the Walker Area.
The middle of the distribution is $36,000, with p25 at $15,834 and p75 at $71,819. The record also includes both very large awards and small grants of $5,000 or less through a dedicated small-grants program.
Yes for several programs. The annual competitive grant cycles and the $5,000-or-less small grants program both accept unsolicited applications through Grant Lifecycle Manager (GLM). The Community Fund/component funds also accept unsolicited requests.
Its giving is heavily concentrated in Alabama, with 99% of grants to Alabama recipients, and the named geography in active programs centers on Walker County, Walker Area, and Jasper. Recent awards, however, also reached organizations in other Alabama cities such as Birmingham, Chelsea, Tuscaloosa, and Auburn.
Yes. It operates disaster-relief and emergency-grant programs for immediate support and long-term recovery, with stated geography covering Walker County, Walker Area, Winston County, Marion County, and affected communities in the county.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Walker Area Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Capital requests require proof of ownership. Financial documentation required; higher documentation (compilation/audit) for larger requests.
Deadline: Application open Aug. 1 - Sept. 1 (annual)
Who can apply: Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Must submit via GLM.
Deadline: Open all year (rolling)
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITEUS INC | AUBURN, AL | $700,000 | 2026 | FAITH CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT EVENTS |
| HARTT INC | JASPER, AL | $655,170 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATIONS |
| RESCUERS UNITED FOR FURBABIES (RUFF) | OAKMAN, AL | $582,065 | 2026 | ANNUAL CORE SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET, SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM, TRANSPORTATION VAN |
| THE LINK OF CULLMAN COUNTY | CULLMAN, AL | $410,000 | 2026 | EXPANSION OF THE PANTRY AT THE LINK OF CULLMAN |
| KING'S HOME | CHELSEA, AL | $350,000 | 2026 | GENERAL REPAIRS AND UPKEEP |
| FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN JASPER | JASPER, AL | $329,162 | 2026 | OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS - JASPER MAIN STREET |
| ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | JASPER, AL | $303,002 | 2026 | FOOD BANK AND REPAIRS |
| BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | JASPER, AL | $252,000 | 2026 | ROBOTICS PARTICIPATION IN WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS |
| FREE WILL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME | ELDRIDGE, AL | $242,888 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| BACKYARD BLESSINGS | SUMITON, AL | $217,263 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S BACKPACK FEEDING PROGRAM. |
| SC FOUNDATION | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $200,000 | 2026 | SABAN CENTER |
| HOPE HOUSE CHURCH | JASPER, AL | $159,800 | 2026 | FEEDING, SHOWERS, CLASSES |
| WALKER COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY | JASPER, AL | $130,170 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATIONS |
| WALKER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | JASPER, AL | $130,002 | 2026 | FOOD FOR PETS OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HEALTH CRISIS |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JASPER | JASPER, AL | $125,000 | 2026 | CHURCH VAN PURCHASE, TUITION SCHOLARSHIP, GENERAL DONATION |
| THE BRIDGE EDUCATIONAL PHILANTHROPY | OAKMAN, AL | $121,500 | 2026 | STAFF STIPEND, RENT, EQUIPMENT, DUAL IMMERSION CLASSES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| JASPER AREA FAMILY SERVICES CENTER INC | JASPER, AL | $120,170 | 2026 | GENERAL OPERATIONS AND WARMING STATION |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | JASPER, AL | $120,000 | 2026 | FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM, HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTIION |
| TOWN OF PARRISH | PARRISH, AL | $109,224 | 2026 | GENERAL PURPOSES |
| SIGHT SAVERS AMERICA | PELHAM, AL | $104,208 | 2026 | CHILDREN'S SCREENINGS, FOLLOW-UP EYE CARE, ADULT EYE CARE |
| HERE TO SERVE INC | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $100,000 | 2026 | PURCHASE MOBILE KITCHEN FALL 2025 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AL | JASPER, AL | $100,000 | 2026 | 2022 HOLIDAY BOX PROGRAM |
| MISSION OF HOPE | DORA, AL | $92,000 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATIONS |
| MAIN STREET ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $90,000 | 2026 | MAIN STREET JASPER LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN |
| ADDIE'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF WINSTON COUNTY | DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL | $87,780 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| ALABAMA LIONS SIGHT | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $80,000 | 2026 | MOBILE EYE SCREENING PROGRAM IN WALKER COUNTY |
| CURRY VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INC | JASPER, AL | $79,500 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| WILD ALABAMA | MOULTON, AL | $77,945 | 2026 | STAFFING |
| 3D REVOLUTION | NAUVOO, AL | $77,794 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, PARTICIPANT SUPPORT, THRIFT STORE EXPANSION, CONTINUE EDUCATION |
| CRISIS CENTER INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $75,356 | 2026 | LOCAL NEEDS ASSESMENT AND REFERRALS |
| THE RECOVERY DEN | JASPER, AL | $75,111 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| SWEETWATER OUTREACH INC | HOMEWOOD, AL | $68,500 | 2026 | SWEETWATER OUTREACH INC |
| HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING INC | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $63,253 | 2026 | HEAL IN WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS - IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION |
| WALKER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES | JASPER, AL | $63,037 | 2026 | SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED. |
| HONEYWORD FOUNDATION | CHELSEA, AL | $55,950 | 2026 | HONEYWORD FOUNDATION, INC |
| PRESCHOOL PARTNERS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $55,332 | 2026 | 2025 REQUEST FOR DONATION - CHILDREN'S AND PARENTS PROGRAMS |
| THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC | MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL | $52,759 | 2026 | STRONGER HEARTS, STRONGER WALKER FALL 2025 |
| BIRMINGHAM CORPS | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2026 | TALENT NAVIGATOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT SERVICES |
| WINSTON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD | ARLEY, AL | $50,000 | 2026 | EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND OPERATIONAL COSTS |
| THE LOVELADY CENTER | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $50,000 | 2026 | 9-12 MONTHS OF PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 WOMAN AND CHILDREN FROM WALKER COUNTY |
| BUNDLES OF HOPE DIAPER BANK | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $45,000 | 2026 | DIAPERS FOR WALKER COUNTY |
| WALKER COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE | JASPER, AL | $44,648 | 2026 | ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMING |
| KIDS PLAY AL | VESTAVIA, AL | $43,020 | 2026 | REGISTRATION FEES AND UNIFORMS FOR SPORTS |
| THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $42,000 | 2026 | LITERACY PROGRAM |
| CAMP MCDOWELL | NAUVOO, AL | $41,500 | 2026 | KITCHEN RENOVATIONS AND FARM SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| GRACE KITCHENS | NAUVOO, AL | $41,034 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATION |
| CITY OF JASPER | JASPER, AL | $40,000 | 2026 | OPERATING FUNDS FOR LT. HEATH ALLRED TO WORK WITH THE UNITED PATHWAY INITIATIVE COMMITTEE. |
| CHRISTIAN'S PLACE MISSION AT NAUVOO UNITED METHOD CHURCH | NAUVOO, AL | $37,600 | 2026 | MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS |
| LIBERTY LEARNING FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $36,000 | 2026 | PROGRAM KITS, EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
| CORDOVA ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | CORDOVA, AL | $34,500 | 2026 | GENERAL DONATIONS |
UNITEUS INC
$700,000FAITH CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT EVENTS
HARTT INC
$655,170GENERAL DONATIONS
ANNUAL CORE SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET, SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM, TRANSPORTATION VAN
FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN JASPER
OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS - JASPER MAIN STREET
ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$303,002FOOD BANK AND REPAIRS
BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$252,000ROBOTICS PARTICIPATION IN WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS
FREE WILL BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME
$242,888GENERAL DONATION
BACKYARD BLESSINGS
$217,263CHILDREN'S BACKPACK FEEDING PROGRAM.
HOPE HOUSE CHURCH
$159,800FEEDING, SHOWERS, CLASSES
WALKER COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
$130,170GENERAL DONATIONS
WALKER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$130,002FOOD FOR PETS OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HEALTH CRISIS
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF JASPER
$125,000CHURCH VAN PURCHASE, TUITION SCHOLARSHIP, GENERAL DONATION
THE BRIDGE EDUCATIONAL PHILANTHROPY
$121,500STAFF STIPEND, RENT, EQUIPMENT, DUAL IMMERSION CLASSES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
JASPER AREA FAMILY SERVICES CENTER INC
$120,170GENERAL OPERATIONS AND WARMING STATION
THE SALVATION ARMY
$120,000FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM, HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTIION
TOWN OF PARRISH
$109,224GENERAL PURPOSES
HERE TO SERVE INC
$100,000PURCHASE MOBILE KITCHEN FALL 2025
MISSION OF HOPE
$92,000GENERAL DONATIONS
MAIN STREET ALABAMA
$90,000MAIN STREET JASPER LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN
ADDIE'S PLACE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER OF WINSTON COUNTY
$87,780GENERAL DONATION
ALABAMA LIONS SIGHT
$80,000MOBILE EYE SCREENING PROGRAM IN WALKER COUNTY
CURRY VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INC
$79,500GENERAL DONATION
WILD ALABAMA
$77,945STAFFING
3D REVOLUTION
$77,794PROGRAM SUPPORT, PARTICIPANT SUPPORT, THRIFT STORE EXPANSION, CONTINUE EDUCATION
CRISIS CENTER INC
$75,356LOCAL NEEDS ASSESMENT AND REFERRALS
THE RECOVERY DEN
$75,111GENERAL DONATION
SWEETWATER OUTREACH INC
$68,500SWEETWATER OUTREACH INC
HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING INC
$63,253HEAL IN WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS - IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION
WALKER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
$63,037SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED.
HONEYWORD FOUNDATION
$55,950HONEYWORD FOUNDATION, INC
2025 REQUEST FOR DONATION - CHILDREN'S AND PARENTS PROGRAMS
STRONGER HEARTS, STRONGER WALKER FALL 2025
WINSTON COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
$50,000EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND OPERATIONAL COSTS
9-12 MONTHS OF PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 WOMAN AND CHILDREN FROM WALKER COUNTY
WALKER COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE
$44,648ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMING
KIDS PLAY AL
$43,020REGISTRATION FEES AND UNIFORMS FOR SPORTS
CAMP MCDOWELL
$41,500KITCHEN RENOVATIONS AND FARM SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
GRACE KITCHENS
$41,034GENERAL DONATION
CITY OF JASPER
$40,000OPERATING FUNDS FOR LT. HEATH ALLRED TO WORK WITH THE UNITED PATHWAY INITIATIVE COMMITTEE.
CHRISTIAN'S PLACE MISSION AT NAUVOO UNITED METHOD CHURCH
$37,600MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS
CORDOVA ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
$34,500GENERAL DONATIONS