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​

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

Cloverleaf Project Red Clay Grant Fund

Apply for the Cloverleaf Project Red Clay Grant Fund today to secure funding for non-profit programs making a positive, lasting impact directly in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Montgomery City Council Contingency Fund

Closes DEC 31, 2026

The Montgomery City Council Contingency Funds Grant is an opportunity for local non-profits to apply for grants from the Montgomery City Councilor’s contingency funds.

Community Trust Grants – CACF

Applications eligible JAN 4 — FEB 5, 2027

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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Central Alabama Community Foundation Surprises Two Lowndes County Volunteer Fire Departments with Over $16,000 in Grants

Representatives from the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) made a series of surprise visits to two Lowndes County volunteer fire…

OCAP posing with Burton Crenshaw for their grant presentation

Central Alabama Community Foundation and Project Red Clay Award $75,000 to Organized Community Action Program

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) partnered with Project Red Clay to award $75,000 in grants to Organized Community Action…

Hope Inspired Ministries representatives pose with Burton Crenshaw for the presentation of their grant

Central Alabama Community Foundation and Project Red Clay Award $50,000 to Hope Inspired Ministries

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) partnered with Project Red Clay to award $50,000 in grants to Hope Inspired Ministries…

Address

114 Church Street
Montgomery, AL 36104