Wiregrass Foundation

Organization Overview

Wiregrass Foundation is located in Dothan, AL. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (T21) the organization is classified as: Corporate Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wiregrass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Wiregrass Foundation generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Wiregrass Foundation has awarded 586 individual grants totaling $134,729,855. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BRIGHT KEY - THE PROGRAM IS A PARTNERSHIP WITH DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP AND PILOT COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS IN 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.


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.


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.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Strategies For Greatness
$172,460
Angie Casey Miller
$100,250
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $0
Interest on Savings $321,915
Dividends & Interest $2,202,459
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $302,300
Capital Gain Net Income $302,300
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $60,217
Total Revenue $2,886,891

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wiregrass Foundation has awarded $19,850,062 in support to 83 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF DOTHAN

PURPOSE: WIREGRASS PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER

$16,100,000

CITY OF DOTHAN

PURPOSE: WIREGRASS PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER

$1,000,000

GSMBC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP

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Headland, AL

PURPOSE: FAMILY LIFE CENTER

$550,000

WIREGRASS UNITED WAY

PURPOSE: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

$400,000

WIREGRASS UNITED WAY

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Dothan, AL

PURPOSE: ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

$400,000

CITY OF DOTHAN

PURPOSE: EAST MAIN LAND PURCHASE

$285,390
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