TOTAL REVENUE - FISCAL 2025
$44,773,202
Up 37.2% from $32,625,183 in fiscal 2024.
Walker Area Community Foundation Inc
Jasper, Alabama - EIN 63-1154984 - Latest filing: fiscal 2025 (Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025)
HOW TO READ THIS PAGE
How to read this page: every figure below is from the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 15, 2026. People named below are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 15, 2026 - the filing is a snapshot of that fiscal year, not a list of current officeholders.
THE FILING IN ONE PARAGRAPH
Walker Area Community Foundation Inc reported $44,773,202 in revenue and $11,349,933 in expenses in fiscal 2025, a surplus of $33,423,269 for the year. Program services took $10,281,188 of expenses, or 90.6%. The organization closed the year with $196,081,990 in net assets - about 207.3 months of expenses at the fiscal-2025 spending level.
At a Glance - Fiscal 2025
All values are fiscal 2025 unless a tile says otherwise.
TOTAL EXPENSES - FISCAL 2025
$11,349,933
Revenue minus expenses: $33,423,269 in fiscal 2025.
PROGRAM EXPENSE SHARE - FISCAL 2025
90.6%
$10,281,188 of $11,349,933 went to program services.
NET ASSETS - END OF FISCAL 2025
$196,081,990
Total assets $196,103,884 minus total liabilities $21,894.
TOP EXECUTIVE PAY - FISCAL 2025
$215,000
Kennedy Paul, President, as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 15, 2026. Total across all compensation columns.
PEOPLE REPORTED - FISCAL 2025
11 Employees
Plus 0 volunteers reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
Money In, Money Out - Fiscal 2025
Revenue and expenses as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 15, 2026. Donated goods are separated from cash so food and supply donations do not read as cash income.
Where the Money Went - Fiscal 2025
Management and general is the figure reported on the filing (Part IX total); where a filing does not carry it, it is computed as the residual of total expenses minus program and fundraising expenses. Cost to raise a dollar in fiscal 2025: $0.01 - $564,738 in fundraising expenses divided by $38,491,160 in total contributions.
Where the Money Came From - Fiscal 2025
| Source | Fiscal 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Contributions | $38,491,160 |
| All Other Contributions | $38,491,160 |
| Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment Income | $6,270,577 |
| Other Revenue | $11,465 |
| Total Revenue (All Sources) | $44,773,202 |
Government Grants - Not Broken Out
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
The fiscal-2025 Form 990 does not break out government grants as a separate line for this organization. This page shows Not Broken Out instead of estimating a figure.
Reserves and Balance Sheet - Fiscal 2025
Reserves and Runway
207.3 Months
of reserves - $196,081,990 in net assets at the end of fiscal 2025, divided by average monthly expenses of about $945,827 in fiscal 2025.
Net assets can include donor-restricted funds, buildings and other assets that cannot be spent like cash. Treat months of reserves as a scale measure, not as cash in the bank.
Balance Sheet - End of Fiscal 2025
| Total Assets | $196,103,884 |
| Total Liabilities | $21,894 |
| Liabilities as Share of Assets | 0.0% |
| Net Assets | $196,081,990 |
Leadership Pay - Fiscal 2025
Pay is the summed total across all compensation columns on the Form 990 - pay from the organization, pay from related organizations, and other compensation. People are shown as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 15, 2026.
| Name and Title, as Reported | Total Pay - Fiscal 2025 | Share of Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Paul - President | $215,000 | 1.89% |
| Rhodes Harris - Chief Financial Officer | $145,000 | 1.28% |
The full Part VII table lists every officer, director, trustee and key employee named on the filing, with hours and the same summed total. Compensation is reported for the calendar year ending within the fiscal year, per the Form 990.
Board and Governance - Fiscal 2025
Board and policy answers as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990, filed May 15, 2026.
Board Roster - as Reported on the Fiscal-2025 Form 990
11 voting members, 11 independent - independence count as reported on the fiscal-2025 Form 990.
| Name, as Reported | Role, as Reported |
|---|---|
| Kennedy Paul | President |
| Rhodes Harris | Chief Financial Officer |
| Ulz Laura | Director |
| Callahan Kevin F | Director |
| Jackson Edward | Director |
| Stukes Beth Thorne | Director |
| Warren J Douglas | Director |
| Thornley Scott | Director |
| Allen Robbin Reed | Director |
| Gilbert Drew | Director |
| Laird Matthew | Secretary And Treasurer |
| Donaldson Emily | Vice Chair |
| Nolen Jr Robert B | Chairman |
Governance Policy Flags - Fiscal 2025
Conflict of Interest PolicyYes - Reported
Whistleblower PolicyYes - Reported
Document Retention PolicyYes - Reported
Audited Financial StatementsYes - Reported
Audit CommitteeYes - Reported
Board Size and Independence11 voting / 11 independent
Flags report what the organization answered on the Form 990. A Yes means the policy was reported on the filing; it is not an outside review of how the policy works in practice.
Grants - Fiscal 2025
Grants Made - Fiscal 2025
This organization reported $7,964,996 in grants paid in fiscal 2025.
| Recipient, as Reported | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Lions Sight MOBILE EYE SCREENING PROGRAM IN WALKER COUNTY | $80,000 |
| American Cancer Society JOE LEE GRIFFIN HOPE LODGE | $25,000 |
| Backyard Blessings CHILDREN'S BACKPACK FEEDING PROGRAM. | $217,263 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters WALKER COUNTY PROGRAMMING | $16,500 |
| Bundles Of Hope Diaper Bank DIAPERS FOR WALKER COUNTY | $45,000 |
| Camp McDowell KITCHEN RENOVATIONS AND FARM SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS | $41,500 |
| Carl Elliott Regional Library STORYWALK PROJECT, LIBBY, AND SECURITY CAMERAS. | $10,000 |
| Christian'S Place Mission At Nauvoo United Method Church MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS | $37,600 |
| Community Food Bank Of Central Al 2022 HOLIDAY BOX PROGRAM | $100,000 |
| Cordova Economic & Industrial Development Authority GENERAL DONATIONS | $34,500 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Central Alabama SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity Greater Birmingham CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND LABOR | $7,000 |
| Hartt Inc GENERAL DONATIONS | $655,170 |
| Healthy Eating Active Living Inc HEAL IN WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS - IMPROVING HEALTH THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION | $63,253 |
| Hope For Women LLC GENERAL DONATIONS | $6,000 |
| Hope House Church FEEDING, SHOWERS, CLASSES | $159,800 |
| Jasper Area Family Services Center Inc GENERAL OPERATIONS AND WARMING STATION | $120,170 |
| Kid One Transport System Inc TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS | $13,000 |
| Kids Play Al REGISTRATION FEES AND UNIFORMS FOR SPORTS | $43,020 |
| Mission Of Hope GENERAL DONATIONS | $92,000 |
| Sight Savers America CHILDREN'S SCREENINGS, FOLLOW-UP EYE CARE, ADULT EYE CARE | $104,208 |
| St Mary'S Episcopal Church FOOD BANK AND REPAIRS | $303,002 |
| The Arc Of Walker County GENERAL DOANATIONS | $23,406 |
| The Bridge Educational Philanthropy STAFF STIPEND, RENT, EQUIPMENT, DUAL IMMERSION CLASSES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $121,500 |
| The Foundry Ministries RECOVERY SERVICES FOR WALKER COUNTY RESIDENTS | $5,500 |
| The Literacy Council Of Central Alabama LITERACY PROGRAM | $42,000 |
| The Salvation Army FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM, HOMELESS ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTIION | $120,000 |
| United Way Of Central Alabama Inc GENERAL DONATION | $26,000 |
| Walker County Arts Alliance ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMING | $44,648 |
| Walker County Community Action Agency GENERAL DONATIONS | $130,170 |
| Walker County Department Of Human Resources SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, ELDERLY, AND DISABLED. | $63,037 |
| Walker County Humane Society FOOD FOR PETS OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HEALTH CRISIS | $130,002 |
| Free Will Baptist Children'S Home GENERAL DONATION | $242,888 |
| Friends Of Downtown Jasper OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS - JASPER MAIN STREET | $329,162 |
| Magic Moments MOMENTS FOR WALKER COUNTY CHILDREN | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Alabama ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| Alabama Association Of Nonprofits GENERAL DONATION | $6,100 |
| Alabama Possible GENERAL DONATION. | $20,000 |
| Better Basics DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBARY IN WALKER COUNTY | $10,000 |
| Bevill State Community College ROBOTICS PARTICIPATION IN WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS | $252,000 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Alabama PROJECT LEARN | $31,000 |
| Crisis Center Inc LOCAL NEEDS ASSESMENT AND REFERRALS | $75,356 |
| Laura Crandall Brown Foundation GYN CANCER PATIENT AWARENESS AND SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| Liberty Learning Foundation PROGRAM KITS, EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | $36,000 |
| Town Of Parrish GENERAL PURPOSES | $109,224 |
| Townley Community Center REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $12,986 |
| Walker County Children'S Advocacy Center REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $15,000 |
| Wild Alabama STAFFING | $77,945 |
| Yerkwood Community Improvement Association SUPPLIES FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER SUPPLIES | $17,000 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association Inc ASO IN WALKER AND WINSTON COUNTY SCHOOLSGENERAL DONATION | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross GENERAL DONATION | $8,500 |
| Arley Womens Club ARLEY SENIOR CENTER REMODEL | $25,709 |
| Big Oak Ranch GENERAL/WESTBROOK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATION FUND | $24,000 |
| Black Warrior Council GENERAL/ELIMINATING BARRIES TO ACCESS | $11,000 |
| Curry Volunteer Fire And Rescue Inc GENERAL DONATION | $79,500 |
| King'S Home GENERAL REPAIRS AND UPKEEP | $350,000 |
| Pregnancy Test And Resource Center GENERAL/FACILITY RENOVATION | $7,000 |
| The Bell Center For Early Intervention PROGRAM COSTS | $12,500 |
| The Recovery Den GENERAL DONATION | $75,111 |
| University Of Alabama New College NEW COLLEGE SUMMER INTERNS IN WALKER CO | $9,000 |
| Winston County Rescue Squad EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND OPERATIONAL COSTS | $50,000 |
| Addie'S Place Child Advocacy Center Of Winston County GENERAL DONATION | $87,780 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc KIDS GET ARTHRITIS TOO - JUVENILE ARTHRITIS ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| Birmingham Corps TALENT NAVIGATOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT SERVICES | $50,000 |
| City Of Cordova PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM | $7,200 |
| Country Cattery PAWSITIVE IMPACT PROJECT AND VETERINARY BILLS FUNDING | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church Of Jasper CHURCH VAN PURCHASE, TUITION SCHOLARSHIP, GENERAL DONATION | $125,000 |
| Glory Fellowship Baptist Church SUPPLIES FOR OUTREACH, SUMMER PROGRAM & TRANSLATION SERVICE | $28,000 |
| Grace Kitchens GENERAL DONATION | $41,034 |
| Main Street Alabama MAIN STREET JASPER LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN | $90,000 |
| Oasis Counseling For Women And Children MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN, CHILDREN & FAMILES | $6,500 |
| Rescuers United For Furbabies (Ruff) ANNUAL CORE SERVICES OPERATING BUDGET, SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM, TRANSPORTATION VAN | $582,065 |
| The Healing House LLC OPERATING FUNDS:FLAMES, TTH DANCE&MOVEMENT, FAMILY STRUCTURE SUPPORT, SUCCESS, COM.LITERACY INIT. | $12,025 |
| The Lovelady Center 9-12 MONTHS OF PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 WOMAN AND CHILDREN FROM WALKER COUNTY | $50,000 |
| Uniteus Inc FAITH CELEBRATION AND COMMITMENT EVENTS | $700,000 |
| Your Town Alabama GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| 3D Revolution PROGRAM SUPPORT, PARTICIPANT SUPPORT, THRIFT STORE EXPANSION, CONTINUE EDUCATION | $77,794 |
| American Diabetes Association PROJECT POWER YOUTH | $27,500 |
| Birthwell Partners BIRTHWELL PARTNERS: COMMUNITY BIRTH DOULA SERVICES | $18,250 |
| City Of Jasper OPERATING FUNDS FOR LT. HEATH ALLRED TO WORK WITH THE UNITED PATHWAY INITIATIVE COMMITTEE. | $40,000 |
| Fwc Workforce Development & Education YOUTH LEADERSHIP WALKER COUNTY | $8,000 |
| Here To Serve Inc PURCHASE MOBILE KITCHEN FALL 2025 | $100,000 |
| Hispanic And Immigrant Center Of Alabama PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: BUILDING PATHWAYS FOR LATINO YOUTH IN WALKER COUNTY | $25,000 |
| Hometown Organizing Project OPERATING FUNDS FOR CLIMATE PROTECTION PROJECT (CPP) FALL 2025 | $30,000 |
| Honeyword Foundation HONEYWORD FOUNDATION, INC | $55,950 |
| Jasper City Schools COLLECTIVE 2025 - JCS SUMMER LEARNING ENRICHMENT | $8,000 |
| Jubilee House CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT FALL 2025 | $15,000 |
| Love One International LOVE ONE GIFT - TONY AND TAMMY SMITH | $10,000 |
| Preschool Partners 2025 REQUEST FOR DONATION - CHILDREN'S AND PARENTS PROGRAMS | $55,332 |
| Sc Foundation SABAN CENTER | $200,000 |
| Sweetwater Outreach Inc SWEETWATER OUTREACH INC | $68,500 |
| The American Heart Association Inc STRONGER HEARTS, STRONGER WALKER FALL 2025 | $52,759 |
| The Community Foundation Of The Texas Hill Country Inc REBUILD KERR - KERR COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF FUND | $9,300 |
| The Link Of Cullman County EXPANSION OF THE PANTRY AT THE LINK OF CULLMAN | $410,000 |
| Winston County School System WINSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS PARTNERS WITH HARTT FALL 2025 | $25,005 |
Trend - Revenue
Years are shown only where a filing is held. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Fiscal 2024 (Prior-Year Column on the Fiscal-2025 Filing) | $32,625,183 | - |
| Fiscal 2025 | $44,773,202 | +37.2% |
This table grows to a 10-year view (revenue, expenses, net assets and top pay) as earlier filings for this organization are added to the record. Missing years are absent, never filled in.
Filings on Record
| Tax Period | Form | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | Form 990 | In Force - Filed May 15, 2026 | Original Filing at the IRS |
If an amended return is filed, the newest amended return supersedes the earlier one and the table marks which filing is in force.