Established in 2007 by community leaders, the East Alabama Community Foundation is dedicated to fostering positive change through philanthropy, collaboration, and community engagement, serving Chambers, Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties. EACF became an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation in 2024. This partnership strengthens our ability to support local initiatives, grantmaking, and community programs that address the unique needs of East Alabama.
EACF addresses a wide variety of concerns, supporting projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation, and other civic concerns.
Every year, EACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Chambers, Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.
Ashley Aaron
Laurel Buckalew
Chris Busby
Vanessa Echols
Fred Kam
Shirley Lazenby
Joe Turnham
Assists outstanding graduates entering career, community college, vocational, or technical training.
For Opelika High School seniors with strong academics and community engagement.
For J.F. Drake grads or descendants; GPA 3.0+, ACT 21+, college, trade school eligible.
The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over…
The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its Community Trust Grants Presentation on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Opelika…
East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) announced the grand opening of its new location at 216 S. 8th Street in Opelika,…
Physical: 216 S. 8th Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801
Mailing Address: PO Box 775 Opelika, AL 36803
