Central Alabama

CACF was established in 1987 by a group of local civic leaders. Their vision was to create a permanent charitable foundation to support the work of nonprofits in the Montgomery area.

Through its multiple funds, CACF addresses a wide variety of projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation and other civic concerns. Each year, the Foundation distributes millions through hundreds of grants and scholarships.

CACF’s Board Members, made up of area citizens, oversee our grantmaking program that determines the best investment of these community dollars.

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Staff members

Burton U. Crenshaw

President

Ben Freeman

Development Director

Dana Hess

Financial Officer​

Emma Tennant

Affiliate Manager

Jill Tucker

Donor Services Coordinator

Sabrina Wood

Grants and Scholarships Manager

board members

Lisa Free

Chairman

Amanda Hines

Vice Chairman

Glenda Allred

Treasurer

Jud Blount

Eric Boykin

Betty Bobbitt Byrne

Charlie Edwards

Mark Hope

D.J. Lowe

Larnetta Moncrief-Harvey

Laurie Rygiel

Clay Torbert

Raley Wiggins

Rev. Richard Williams

Tonya Scott Williams

Grants

Community Trust Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

Family, Food, Medical (Awarded in May)
Education (Awarded in June)

Field of Interest Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

Merle S. & Mack C. Hunt Diabetes Fund (Awarded in May)
Group Homes for Children (Awarded in May)
Mental Health Grant (Awarded in May)
The Hospice of Montgomery Grant (Awarded in May)

Technical Assistance Grants – AACF, ECCF, CACF

Applications eligible JAN 2 — FEB 6, 2026

Family, Food, Medical (Awarded in May)
Education (Awarded in June)

Scholarships

Dean William C. Flewellen Jr. Mississippi State University Scholarship Fund

Supports Central Alabama graduating seniors heading to Mississippi State University.

Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship

Assists outstanding graduates entering career, community college, vocational, or technical training.

The Learning Tree Scholarship

For students pursuing education, healthcare, or therapy fields with a minimum ACT score of 20.

Latest News

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CACF Awards Over $130,000 in Education Grants to River Region Nonprofits

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded more than $130,000 in Wellness & Education Grants to nonprofit organizations serving students…

CACF representative Burton Crenshaw holding a check with Shorter Fire Department Grant Recipient

Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards $184,652.00 in Food, Family, and Medical Grants To River Region Nonprofits

The Central Alabama Community Foundation awarded $184,652 in Food, Family, and Medical Grants to nonprofit organizations serving the River Region….

group of 4 non profit representatives holding their grant award envelopes from CACF

CACF Awards $119K in Arts & Community Building Grants

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded over $119k in Arts & Community Building Grants, which recognized local organizations making…

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Montgomery, AL 36104