Foundations that fund organizations in Centre, Alabama
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Centre nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $38K to Centre organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Centre around $3,000. 1 of these funders are based in Alabama; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Centre
- $38K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in AL
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Centre organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation C/O Jeffrey Richardson | Menlo, GA | 3 | $24K | $7,000 | Preselected only | The quiet corner; Food bank; Weiss lake channel markers |
| Ellis Family Foundation | Centre, AL | 3 | $11K | $1,500 | Preselected only | Support of programs |
| Nature Sacred | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Centre, Alabama?
Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation C/O Jeffrey Richardson, Ellis Family Foundation, Nature Sacred, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Centre organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Centre. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.