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Wiregrass Foundation is a private corporation based in DOTHAN, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. It holds total assets of $114.6M. Annual income is reported at $43.3M. Total assets have grown from $87.7M in 2011 to $108.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Wiregrass public safety center - the program began as a study of the components of public safety as it relates to quality of life in the wiregrass community. Wiregrass foundation committed to be the primary source of funds in partnership with the city of dothan and assistance provided by the houston county commission and some business/industrial contributors. The foundation committed to cash support for a 17 million bond/loan (over 20 years). The foundation added a five-year commitment for a contracted executive coordinator and center marketing. The city hired the executive director in november, 2021 as a city employee and wiregrass foundation will continue to pay the city of dothan through 2024 for the remainder of the contract. The center opened in january, 2020, and is under the direct supervision of the city of dothan. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Alabama. According to available records, Wiregrass Foundation has made 241 grants totaling $9.3M, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has grown from $3.1M in 2020 to $6.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alabama, New York, Georgia, which account for 100% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 78 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Wiregrass public safety center - the program began as a study of the components of public safety as it relates to quality of life in the wiregrass community. Wiregrass foundation committed to be the primary source of funds in partnership with the city of dothan and assistance provided by the houston county commission and some business/industrial contributors. The foundation committed to cash support for a 17 million bond/loan (over 20 years). The foundation added a five-year commitment for a contracted executive coordinator and center marketing. The city hired the executive director in november, 2021 as a city employee and wiregrass foundation will continue to pay the city of dothan through 2024 for the remainder of the contract. The center opened in january, 2020, and is under the direct supervision of the city of dothan.
Expenses: $235K
Cultural arts initiative - the initiative began in 2018 and focused on the state of the cultural arts in the wiregrass. This initiative brings together the major constituent groups conducting arts programming in the region as well as representation from the city of dothan, which owns the two primary arts venues. The core team continues to work with nationally recognized consultants to determine if a progressive and sustainable collaboration around the arts is possible for the region. This initiative has merged with public/private investors to create a more expansive outcome around economic development in the downtown area. Wiregrass foundation has committed to provide a portion of the capital/programming support along with local city, public/private support. The initiative is currently in the process of finalizing plans and investments.
Expenses: $213K
Bright key - the program is a partnership with dothan city schools to develop and pilot community learning centers in two dcs elementary schools. The program integrates academic and non-academic resources to meet the priority needs of parents, teachers, staff, and neighborhood citizens. Foundation fiscal support consists primarily of contracts for project development, communication, and evaluation.
Expenses: $205K
Capconnect - the capacity building program is funded by wiregrass foundation to increase the effectiveness and sustainability of wiregrass area nonprofit organizations. The program is facilitated by wiregrass foundation and supported by contracted leadership coaches and presenters. The program provides workshops relative to the needs of the nonprofit community to include staff development, board leadership, strategic planning and fundraising.
Expenses: $34K
Wiregrass public safety center - the program began as a study of the components of public safety as it relates to quality of life in the wiregrass community. Wiregrass foundation committed to be the primary source of funds in partnership with the city of dothan and assistance provided by the houston county commission and some business/industrial contributors. The foundation committed to cash support for a 17 million bond/loan (over 20 years). The foundation added a five-year commitment for a contracted executive coordinator and center marketing. The city hired the executive director in november, 2021 as a city employee and wiregrass foundation will continue to pay the city of dothan through 2024 for the remainder of the contract. The center opened in january, 2020, and is under the direct supervision of the city of dothan. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 241 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AL, NY, GA.
Wiregrass Foundation has distributed a total of $9.3M across 241 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1M.
Grants are limited to programs that will have a significant, measurable impact on the health, education, and quality of life within a 50 mile radius of dothan, alabama.
Wiregrass Foundation is headquartered in DOTHAN, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Fountain | PRESIDENT | $193K | $12K | $205K |
| Addie Mckinzie | IMMEDIATE PA | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| David W Parsons | BOARD MEMBER | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Vince Edge | SECRETARY | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Hope Johnson | BOARD MEMBER | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| Steve Mccarroll | BOARD MEMBER | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| John Dunn | BOARD MEMBER | $6K | $0 | $6K |
| David Johnston | BOARD MEMBER | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| John Edge | BOARD CHAIR | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Samuel Benton | CHAIR-ELECT | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$5.6M
Total Assets
$108.9M
Fair Market Value
$108.6M
Net Worth
$108.8M
Grants Paid
$3.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$3M
Distribution Amount
$5M
Total: $71.4M
Total Grants
241
Total Giving
$9.3M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS MINISTRY | Dothan, AL | $35K | 2022 |
| City Of DothanWIREGRASS PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER | Dothan, AL | $1M | 2022 |
| Gsmbc Community Development CorpFAMILY LIFE CENTER | Headland, AL | $550K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass United WayANNUAL CAMPAIGN | Dothan, AL | $400K | 2022 |
| Se Al Child Advocacy CenterHELPING EARLY & REDUCING TRAUMA | Dothan, AL | $77K | 2022 |
| Girls IncorporatedRISE | Dothan, AL | $74K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass Angel HouseVICTIM COURT ASSISTANT | Dothan, AL | $65K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass Habitat For HumanityDALE CO HABITAT NEW BUILD | Dothan, AL | $45K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass Rehabilitation CenterRECRUITMENT PROGRAM | Dothan, AL | $45K | 2022 |
| Save A Pet RescueTRANSPORTS | Dothan, AL | $35K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass Hope GroupCORE PROGRAMS | Dothan, AL | $29K | 2022 |
| Public Affairs Research Council AlBRIGHT KEY ASSESSMENT | Birmingham, AL | $25K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass Pet Rescue & AdoptionCORE PROGRAMS | Dothan, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| Impact AlabamaFOCUSFIRST | Birmingham, AL | $13K | 2022 |
| Patti Rutland JazzSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Dothan Landmarks FoundationLONGLEAF PINE EXHIBIT LIGHTING | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Dothan Area Botanical GardensJEAN WOODHAM SCULPTURE PROJECT | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Army Aviation OzarkGROUND HANDLING EQUIPMENT | Ozark, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Se AlDRIVING GREAT FUTURES | Ozark, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Time Youth Dothan IncTIME SUMMER 2022 | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Univ Of W Al - Rodeo ProgramCORE PROGRAMS | Livingston, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Kingdom CollegeCOMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Se Al Community PlayersSEACT YOUTH COMPETITION TEAM | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Wiregrass Museum Of Art2022 SUMMER OUTREACH | Dothan, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| United Methodist Childrens' HomeFURNITURE | Headland, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Al Ch American Academy PediatricsREACH OUT AND READ ALABAMA | Montgomery, AL | $10K | 2022 |
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