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

Tiffany Pattillo

Scholarship Coordinator

Ben Freeman

Development Director

Dana Hess

Financial Officer​

Jill Tucker

Donor Services Coordinator

board members

Lisa Free

Chairman

Amanda Hines

Vice Chairman

Glenda Allred

Treasurer

Jud Blount

Eric Boykin

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.

Applications open: December 1
Deadline to apply: March 1

Central AlabamaWorks Scholarship

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

Applications open: December 1
Deadline to apply: March 1

The Learning Tree Scholarship

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

Applications open: December 1
Deadline to apply: March 1

Latest News

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Central Alabama Community Foundation Awards Over $150,000 to River Region Nonprofits

The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) hosted its Shelter and Social Services Grant Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, awarding $150,085.85…

Mayor Ozier standing with CACF and Cloverleaf representatives holding a big check.

Central Alabama Community Foundation Surprises Town of Gordonville with Over $134,000 Grant

Surprise check presentation delivers $134,190 for a storm shelter as part of a $1 million dedicated grant commitment to Lowndes…

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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…

Address

114 Church Street
Montgomery, AL 36104