Southeast Alabama

Established in 1995 by community leaders, South Alabama Community Foundation serves the five-county Wiregrass region of Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties. SACF became an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation in 2010.

Through its funds, SACF addresses a wide variety of concerns, supporting projects and programs in education, health, human services, cultural arts, recreation, historic preservation and other civic concerns. Each year, the Foundation distributes thousands in community trust grants and scholarships.

Every year, SACF awards grants to nonprofit projects and programs providing services in Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties. In 2025, SACF awarded $49,000 in grants to local non-profits.

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

Advisory Committee Members

Stanley Davis

Fox Fleming

Josh Haisten

Chris Harper

David (Mit) Kirkland

Hayley Northey

Mark O’Mary

Grants

Community Trust Grants – SACF

Applications eligible DEC 1, 2025 — JAN 30, 2026

Community Trust Grant Cycle

(Awarded in May)

Community Trust Grants are available for services and programs provided by any nonprofit in the Wiregrass area.

Required Documents for Submission:

Operating Budget – Current Year
Operating Budget – Prior Year
Audited Financial Statement (only required if your agency has this document)
Core Operating Standards for Nonprofits
IRS Letter of Determination
Listing of Board of Directors
Letter endorsing project from Organization President

Nonprofit organizations may submit one SACF Community Trust Grant application for a maximum award of $3,000.

Grants/Funding are not awarded to:

Individuals
Annual fundraising drives, events or marketing campaigns
Endowments
Partisan political advocacy
Regular operating support or capital projects
Religious purposes (although we do support educational and social service programs offered by faith-based organizations)
Research
Sponsorship of fundraising events
Start-up costs

Scholarships

James & Vera Engram Scholarship

(Open to the graduating seniors from New Brockton High School, New Brockton, AL)

The James & Vera Engram Scholarship was established to help benefit individuals who plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or technical school. Any graduating senior from New Brockton High School is eligible to apply for this renewable scholarship. Awards are based on the student’s academic performance, demonstration of leadership in school, sports, or extracurriculars, and a demonstration of the ability to succeed.

Application Requirements: High School Transcript, Essay

Deadline: March 1

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

The Dean William C. Flewellen Jr. Scholarship was established to help benefit individuals who plan to attend Mississippi State University studying at the College of Business. Open to the graduating

(Open to the graduating seniors from any high school in Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Montgomery, and Pike counties)

The Dean William C. Flewellen Jr. Scholarship was established to help benefit individuals who plan to attend Mississippi State University studying at the College of Business. Graduating seniors from any high school in the counties listed above are eligible to apply for this renewable scholarship. Awards are based on the student’s academic record. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 27 (or equivalent SAT score).

Deadline: March 1

Geneva High School Class of 1959 Memorial Scholarship

Geneva High School Class of 1959 Memorial Scholarship was established to help benefit individuals who plan to any university, college, junior college, two-year college, or trade school in the state

(Open to the graduating seniors from Geneva High School and all other high schools in Geneva County)

Geneva High School Class of 1959 Memorial Scholarship was established to help benefit individuals who plan to any university, college, junior college, two-year college, or trade school in the state of Alabama. Any graduating senior from Geneva High School or a high school in Geneva County are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Application Requirements: High School Transcript, Biographical Sketch, Essay

Deadline: March 1

Latest News

Southeast Alabama Community Foundation Awards $49,000 in Community Trust Grants to Local Nonprofits

The Southeast Alabama Community Foundation (SACF) awarded $49,000 in Community Trust Grants to Wiregrass-area nonprofits during a ceremony held on…

SACF Awards $46,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits and Holds Fundraising Event

DOTHAN, AL – The Southeast Alabama Community Foundation (SACF) awarded $46,000 in grants to local nonprofits last Thursday. Funding from…

SACF Awards Over $49,500 to Wiregrass Nonprofits

DOTHAN, AL – The Southeast Alabama Community Foundation (SACF) awarded grants for many Wiregrass nonprofits totaling over $49,500. Funding from…

Phone

(334) 264-6223

Fax

(334) 263-6225

Address

111 Adris Place Suite 8
Dothan, Alabama 36303