2020-07-10T15:37:50-05:00 2019-12-31 631133963 Haynes Downard LLP 3161 Cahaba Heights Road Suite 203 Birmingham AL 35243 990 2019-01-01 631154984 Walker Area Community Foundation Inc WALK 2053020001 PO Box 171 Jasper AL 35502 Paul W Kennedy President 2052950170 2020-07-09 1 Lewis F Jones Jr P00013592 2052543380 2020-07-08 216.194.7.202 2020-07-09 13:53:53 CD P 6DC53938C16740CD31A1D36B9B507BAE31066A1B 6DC53938C16740CD31A1D36B9B507BAE31066A1B 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Paul W Kennedy PO Box 171 Jasper AL 35502 1732314 0 X www.wacf.org X 1995 AL To serve as a nonprofit dedicated to the nurture and advancement of the community through forming and preserving charitable capital, and using the proceeds of that capital to better the community as a whole. 10 10 0 300 0 0 43611207 403376 0 0 780192 1319788 6762 9150 44398161 1732314 2055904 3027116 0 0 380164 437992 0 0 156926 532517 535376 2968585 4000484 41429576 -2268170 66352747 72410374 1318 2635 66351429 72407739 To serve as a nonprofit dedicated to the nurture and advancement of the community through forming and preserving charitable capital, and using the proceeds of that capital to better the community as a whole. 0 0 3671951 3027116 Walker Area Community Foundation provides grants to promote the community health and social welfare of citizens within the community of Walker County, Alabama or as recommended by fund advisors and approved by the Board of Directors to 501(c)(3) organizations outside of the general service area. 3671951 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 AL X X Paul Kennedy 2053020001 PO Box 171 Jasper AL 35502 Donaldson Emily Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Drummond Abbie Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Globetti Steve G Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jackson Edward Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nolen Jr Robert B Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Warren J Douglas Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robertson Russell B Director Emeritus 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wright II W Haig Director Emeritus 1.00 X 0 0 0 Allen Jack G Past Chairman 1.00 X 0 0 0 Oliver Jr John T Past Chairman 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stukes Beth Thorne Past Chairman 1.00 X 0 0 0 Callahan Kevin F Secretary and Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Thornley Scott Vice Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Allen Robin Reed Chairman 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul W Kennedy President 40.00 X 120525 0 0 120525 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 403376 403376 1319788 1319788 Miscellaneous Revenue 624100 9150 9150 9150 1732314 9150 0 1319788 3027116 3027116 120525 96419 18080 6026 250682 200546 37602 12534 16680 13344 2502 834 21823 17458 3273 1092 28282 22626 4242 1414 127270 99270 26727 1273 14459 7229 7230 6356 5212 572 572 36788 12508 12140 12140 4745 4745 82620 59486 4131 19003 31848 3185 25478 3185 Repairs and maintenance 44802 35394 9408 Donor development 42179 42179 Miscellaneous expense 33702 24603 6066 3033 Display and event expen 29626 10962 18664 80981 36593 16641 27747 4000484 3671951 171607 156926 1275302 616003 2085689 712395 1437208 1373294 63610577 70391417 29660 29660 66352747 72410374 1318 2635 1318 2635 X 66264853 72242607 86576 165132 66351429 72407739 66352747 72410374 -2268170 8324480 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1065769 472913 1974291 43611207 403340 47527520 1065769 472913 1974291 43611207 403340 47527520 42293515 5234005 521358 477072 647742 635426 1585017 3866615 8495 6361 6685 6762 9150 37453 51431588 0.10180 0.10170 X What facts show that we are consistently seeking new and additional public and governmental support. Walker Area Community Foundation's (WACF) Director of Operations is tasked with securing donations from the general population. This happens in many ways. WACF hosts an Annual Luncheon in which more than 450 people join together to hear the work of WACF. An annual dinner is also held in Birmingham, AL to court donors. Over the last 3 years, more than 125 people have attended this event. Other smaller events are held throughout the year.WACF consistently writes grants for the four community priorities in its Strategic Plan.A quarterly newsletter is mailed to more than 2,500 people and includes a section where donors are recognized for their memorial and honorarium gifts. A gift remittance envelope is included. WACF has a Facebook page where donations are encouraged.During times of disaster, WACF opens its Disaster Relief Fund and seeks donations to support those whose lives have been affected.The Bankhead House & Heritage Center (BHHC) is also an initiative of WACF. This active, year-round museum consistently writes and receives grants for programs, exhibits, events and operations as well as collecting donations inside the BHHC.What is our actual percentage of public support for 2019, and what was it for the previous few years? 2015 - 54.46% 2016- 44.64% 2017 - 37.32% 2018 - 10.17% 2019 - 10.18%What facts show that we have a significant number of donors? In 2019, WACF received gifts from 312 unique donors. Gifts of $500 or more 85 gifts 27% of total amount raisedGifts of $499 - $100 135 gifts 43% of total amount raisedGifts of less than $100 92 girts 29% of total amount raised.What facts show how our governing body continues to represent the broad interests of the public rather than the personal and private interests of a limited number of donors?Grantmaking2017 Grant Activity - 207 grants to 91 organizations, $2,046,181 given 2018 Grant Activity - 220 grants to 97 organizations, $3,682,667 given 2019 Grant Activity - 284 grants to 100 organizations, $3,181,020 givenIn 2014, the WACF led a nearly year-long initiative to develop a vision and plan for Walker County. Over the course of several months during 2014, nearly 500 Walker County residents gathered together to discuss a vision for the future and the assets they have in place to build on in achieving their common vision. The subsequent plan identified 7 priority areas with goal statements that guide the community's work toward achieving the plan's vision. This plan leads WACF's Board of Directors today. These priorities include:Healthy Lifestyles The WACF's initiative the Walker County Health Action Partnership (HAP) serves as the backbone for this priority. HAP is a coalition of organizations, individuals and agencies working together to make Walker County a healthier place to live, learn, work and play. Building our Workforce There are several key initiatives underway in Walker County to support education from pre-K to workforce readiness. WACF's primary focus in 2019 was on increasing the number of Alabama's Voluntary First-Class Pre-K classrooms. WACF worked with both of our school systems to look at this model and to apply for funding. Recreation and Green Spaces Several important initiatives related to the development of recreation and green spaces in Walker County are underway, including creating waterway access points throughout Walker County. Over the last 3 years, through HAP, WACF has been able to open 4 access points along our river for paddlers to put in and take out and built 5 primitive campsites along the blueways. Over the last 3 years, WACF has built the first accessible archery park in the state and created a walking trail for visitors at the Walker County Lake among other amenities.Vibrant Communities WACF partners with Main Street Alabama, an organization that stresses broad community engagement, and strategies that create jobs, spark new investment, attract visitors, and spur growth to support Jasper Main Street. Because of this partnership, more than $2.2M has been invested in building rehabilitation and new construction creating 108 jobs with 23 new businesses. Also, over the last 3 years, WACF hired consultants to help municipalities in Walker County to develop a unique plan for the future. The Bankhead House & Heritage Center (BHHC), owned and operated by the WACF, is a place where all people can gather to experience a diverse range of exhibits and events with a focus on art, history, plays, concerts and culture showcasing our community's many talents, history and future. The BHHC exhibits and concerts are admission free and open to the public and in 2019, we had approx. 2,947 visitors. The BHHC offers a series of exhibits each year in its Gallery as well as permanent exhibits: The Walker County Room, A Tribute to our Military and The Tallulah Bankhead Room. WACF gives a grant to our local school systems each year to provide transportation for classrooms to tour Heritage Center exhibits and learn about their heritage. Teachers also bring their students to the Amphitheater to conduct class.Our Amphitheater serves as an arts and cultural location for our community. It is utilized for concerts, outdoor movies, plays, storytelling and cultural gatherings designed to advance the arts and history in Walker County. What facts show that our grants continue to be available to the public on a wide basis? It is widely known with our nonprofit organizations that WACF has two grant cycles per year with deadlines in March and September. The WACF serves as the primary source of income for the 80+ organizations that applied in 2019. WACF's general unrestricted grantmaking fund, the Community Fund, awarded grants to 100 organizations in 2019. An online grant portal is used and can be accessed by any 501c3 nonprofit organization. A press release is sent to our local newspaper announcing the grant window and is communicated to WACF's Walker County Nonprofit Council. All nonprofits serving Walker County are invited to bi-monthly meeting which provides training for organizations. WACF's grant cycles are discussed in these meetings and any questions are answered as to how to apply.What facts show that the public continues to be involved in our choices of programs to support, including, for example: use of public officials or community leaders in decision making, programs that exist to assist the community, and/or receipt of funds from government or community sources. In 2019, WACF utilized an 11 person Grant Review Team to interview grant applicants and make funding recommendations to our Board of Directors. These Team members represent a cross-section of Walker area individuals dedicated to giving thoughtful advice to our board. None of the Review Team members held Donor Advised Funds with us when they served on the team. They were unbiased advisors focused on the strength of the grant before them. The Board of Directors follows the recommendations of the Grant Reviewers over 99% of the time. WACF pulls together community members to discuss various topics throughout the year for our Strategic plan initiatives as well as for other community problems that arise. In 2019 alone, we held meetings around creating opportunities for families with children from 0-4 to access educational programs for their children. There were more than 25 people in attendance at each meeting including mayors, educators, community organizations and community members. The Bankhead House & Heritage Center (BHHC) is owned and operated by the WACF. The BHHC is admission free and open to the public and in 2019 had approx. 2,947 visitors. The BHHC is advised by a Council which is comprised of local citizens who advise and assist in the development of the Heritage Center and its grounds. The Walker County Health Action Partnership (HAP) is a is a coalition of organizations committed to make Walker County a healthier place to live, work, and play. The WACF is one of the anchor organizations of HAP. HAP identified funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the development of a comprehensive response to the opioid and substance use crisis in Walker County. The grant, called the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Planning grant, supported a strategic planning process. Local organizations met regularly to conduct a needs assessment, collect comprehensive data, and develop the multi-year strategic plan presented in this report. The coordination and collaboration supported by the grant will be sustained through Health Action Partnership's newly created priority group, the Behavioral Health Priority Group. The Behavioral Health Priority Group, and thus the development of this strategic plan, exist within the framework of collective impact. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 248686 248686 1508169 456004 1052165 328834 256391 72443 1373294 X 10056794 8324480 8324480 1732314 0 1732314 4000484 0 4000484 0 4000484 Part X, Line 2: As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Foundation has no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. 1 Alabama Lions Sight 700 South 18th St Birmingham AL 35233 630340851 501(c)(3) 40000 Mobile Screening Program in Walker County Backyard Blessings 2221 Highway 78 Sumiton AL 35062 271490669 501(c)(3) 42000 Operations and to support the new Parrish Project in the spring semester of 2019. Backyard Blessings 2221 Highway 78 Sumiton AL 35062 271490669 501(c)(3) 42000 Weekend backpack feeding program for food insecure children. Birmingham Regional Paratransit Consortium (ClasTran) 2121 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Blvd Suite 1100 Birmingham AL 35203 631173997 501(c)(3) 11200 Transportation for disadvantaged residents in Walker County Camp COOL (Children Overcoming Obstacles through Love) 1505 Blackwell Dairy Road Jasper AL 35504 463172224 501(c)(3) 10000 Complete camping experience for children with Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida and summer camp. Capstone Rural Health Center 5947 Hwy 269 Parrish AL 35580 631276483 501(c)(3) 93334 Behavioral health strategy development and implematation and 5th annual Back2School supply drive Carl Elliott Regional Library 98 Eighteenth Street East Jasper AL 35501 636000670 501(c)(3) 12198 Summer reading program Carl Elliott Regional Library 98 Eighteenth Street East Jasper AL 35501 636000670 501(c)(3) 94440 Construction - HVAC City of Lights Dream Center 23 Austin Cr Dora AL 35062 571204989 501(c)(3) 127500 Opioid addication program and women's recovery treatment program Concerned Citizens for Our Youth Inc 1200 Beacon Lane Jasper AL 35504 630640563 501(c)(3) 14888 For a computer system. Dilworth Church of God 3688 Hull Road Empire AL 35063 631090230 501(c)(3) 10000 Delivery truck to reduce food insecure elderly and young children Equines Assisting Special Individuals 242 Summerville Road Jasper AL 35504 203255216 501(c)(3) 10000 Continuing education seminars and horse food and care Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama 5130 8th Ct So Birmingham AL 35212 630328643 501(c)(3) 7500 Summer enrichment program Healthy Eating Active Living Inc 1360 Montgomery Highway Suite 116 Birmingham AL 35266 205936421 501(c)(3) 50000 Heal in Walker County Schools - improving health through fitness and nutrition education Hope House Church 1602 10th Ave Jasper AL 35501 455277650 501(c)(3) 208695 Loaves and Fish Food Truck, Grant to pave parking lot and repair roof Jalayah Hackman Foundation 1901 Otwell Rd Jasper AL 35504 822615918 501(c)(3) 9358 Tutoring, mentoring, and enriching the lives of area youth. Jasper Area Family Services Center Inc 1400 19th Street West Jasper AL 35502 943428363 501(c)(3) 142451 Renovate Capstone Clinic area and general operating support. Jasper Main Street 200 18th St W Jasper AL 35501 473854043 501(c)(3) 47690 Jasper Mainstreet Operating Budget Jasper's First Baptist Church 1604 4th Ave So Jasper AL 35501 636004317 501(c)(3) 10000 General donation Kid One Transport System Inc 110 12th St N Birmingham AL 35203 631165579 501(c)(3) 7500 Transportation to Better Health in Walker County Kid's Loving Kids 5100 Curry Hwy Ste 111 Jasper AL 35504 320330203 501(c)(3) 12000 Personal needs for children and youth Mission of Hope 38 Cut N Curl Rd Dora AL 35062 631253204 501(c)(3) 34000 Joy of Christmas and Holiday food insecurity Sight Savers America 337 Business Circle Pelham AL 35124 300188234 501(c)(3) 35737 Health and vision screenings, follow-up eye care in Walker County Smile-A-Mile 1510 Fifth Avenue South Birmingham AL 35233 630907544 501(c)(3) 12000 Hospital outreach and programs at SAM Place St Mary's Episcopal Church 801 The Trace West Jasper AL 35504 630625506 501(c)(3) 120000 Food bank and renovations for PreSchool The Arc of Walker County 745 Russell Dairy Road Jasper AL 35503 630760044 501(c)(3) 129867 Computer system, construction of walkways and foundation repair, and medical transportation The Literacy Council of Central Alabama 2301 1st Ave N 102 Birmingham AL 35203 631051186 501(c)(3) 24000 Materials, events and programming The Salvation Army 207 20th St E Jasper AL 35501 580660607 501(c)(3) 89710 Food Pantry Program, replace HVAC, and replace box truck United Way of Central Alabama Inc 3600 8th Ave S Birmingham AL 35222 630288846 501(c)(3) 170290 Annual campaign contribution, Toqueville Society, Walker County partnership for Health and Education. Walker County Arts Alliance 200 18th St W Jasper AL 35501 581965078 501(c)(3) 21930 Operations Walker County Coalition for the Homeless 2209 Deleware Ave Jasper AL 35501 263639673 501(c)(3) 105500 Emergency shelter and rehousing assistance, mentoring Walker County Community Action Agency 644 19th St W Jasper AL 35501 630501819 501(c)(3) 44000 After School and Summer "Sky" Youth Program and a passengar van to transport kids Walker County Department of Human Resources 1901 Highway 78 East Jasper AL 35501 631104139 501(c)(3) 12000 Supplementla support for welfare programs serving children, families, elderly, and handicapped. Walker County Humane Society 23470 US-78 Jasper AL 35501 630809530 501(c)(3) 17500 Cost of care for a puppy mill bust in Nauvoo and Spay and Neuter Program Alabama Possible 1016 19th Street S Birmingham AL 35205 582074080 501(c)(3) 20000 College Access and Success Programs Alabama Symphony Orchestra 3621 6th Avenue S Birmingham AL 35222 631103036 501(c)(3) 7500 Local music education programs St Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Pl Memphis TN 38105 351044585 501(c)(3) 10000 St. Jude Field of Dreams American Heart Association 1449 Medical Park Drive Birmingham AL 35213 135613797 501(c)(3) 10000 General donation Arley Women's Club 758 County Road 234 Arley AL 35541 300722513 501(c)(3) 9500 Recycling Pilot Program in Arley Bevill State Community College Foundation 1411 Indiana Ave Jasper AL 35501 631102108 501(c)(3) 23414 Construction-repair Carl Elliott House Museum Big Oak Ranch 6000 Shelley Dr Springville AL 35146 237413017 501(c)(3) 60000 To support the operation of two houses Birmingham Botanical Society 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham AL 35223 630495111 501(c)(3) 5000 General operating Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham AL 35223 621231591 501(c)(3) 7500 Alabama Wilds habitat for Red-Tailed Hawk Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama 3821 John Williamson Drive Hueytown AL 35023 630302102 501(c)(3) 15000 Walker County Project Learn Childcare Resources 244 W Valley Ave 200 Birmingham AL 35209 630882628 501(c)(3) 10000 Supplemental Child Care Program City of Cordova 154 Main Street Cordova AL 35550 636001232 501(c)(3) 60000 Construction of Mill Park City of Jasper 400 19th St W Jasper AL 35501 636005340 501(c)(3) 20000 Purchased used vehicle for animal control Community Foundation of East Alabama 1103 Glenn St Opelika AL 36801 208660184 501(c)(3) 40000 Executive Director salary and disaster recovery following Lee County tornados First United Methodist Church of Jasper 1800 Third Avenue Jasper AL 35501 630338091 501(c)(3) 25000 Renovate basement for preschool Free Will Baptist Children's Home 7907 Buck Deans Road Middlesex NC 27557 630302093 501(c)(3) 120600 HVAC construction and funding for the Bridge program, vehicles and appliances. Friends of Downtown Jasper 1816 3rd Avenue S Ste 200 Jasper AL 35501 475566652 501(c)(3) 45600 Construction of Town Creek Park and Wayfinding signs and supports Glenwood Autism & Behavioral Health Center 150 Glenwood Lane Birmingham AL 35242 237396710 501(c)(3) 5000 General operating Greater Birmingham Humane Society 300 Snow Drive Birmingham AL 35209 630288810 501(c)(3) 20000 Spaying and neutering in Walker County Impact Alabama 1901 6th Avenue North Birmingham AL 35203 200850212 501(c)(3) 7500 FocusFirst Vision Care Initiative Indian Creek Youth Camp 7855 Pleasantfield Road Oakman AL 35579 636066849 501(c)(3) 41564 Repair roof on gym and lighting, girls bathhouse renovation, and summer camp scholarships JH Ranch 402 Office Park Drive Birmingham AL 35223 680174970 501(c)(3) 20000 Ranch Family 100 Magic Moments 2112 11th Avenue South Suite 2 Birmingham AL 35205 630887875 501(c)(3) 10000 2 moments for Walker County children New Prospects Baptist Church 770 Highway 5 N Jasper AL 35503 630440032 501(c)(3) 36462 Ceiling repair Nick's Kids Foundation 1130 University Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35401 471540447 501(c)(3) 60000 General donation Pregnancy Test and Resource Center 1707 2nd Avenue Jasper AL 35501 631045733 501(c)(3) 23000 Pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and education Mobile unit Preschool Partners 4447 Montevallo Road Mountain Brook AL 35213 464519557 501(c)(3) 50000 General donation Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama 1700 4th Ave S Birmingham AL 35233 630753358 501(c)(3) 25000 Adopt A Family Sawyerville Summer Camp 251 20th St S Birmingham AL 35203 274713991 501(c)(3) 5000 General donation Town of Parrish 6484 Highway 269 Parrish AL 35580 636001341 501(c)(3) 19640 Renovate senior center UAB School of Nursing 1720 2nd Avenue South Birmingham AL 35294 636005396 501(c)(3) 12500 Nurse-Family Partnership of Central Alabama UAB Department of Theatre ASC 255 1720 2nd Avenue South Birmingham AL 35294 636005396 501(c)(3) 11300 to bring 12 theatre performances to Walker County and touring in Walker County Walker College Foundation 1501 Gamble Ave Jasper AL 35501 630369216 501(c)(3) 10000 Donation to the Larry Drummond Scholarship Fund Walker County Board of Education 1710 Alabama Avenue Jasper AL 35501 636001147 501(c)(3) 30250 Place AEDs in all schools and library enhancement at Valley Jr. High Walker County Children's Advocacy Center 1619 Alabama Avenue Jasper AL 35501 454583448 501(c)(3) 15000 Emergency funding for 2 weeks Walker County Children's Policy Council 1400 19th Street West Jasper AL 35501 631282688 501(c)(3) 43552 School Readiness Coordinator - salary, travel, benefits, equipment Walker County Commission 1801 3rd Avenue 113 Jasper AL 35501 636001721 501(c)(3) 10000 Farmers Market Upgrades Youth Advocate Programs Inc 2007 North 3rd Street Harrisburg PA 17102 231977514 501(c)(3) 133498 Security cameras and alarm system for office, general donation, additional services for at-risk youth, and a Trauma-informed, social-emotional learning interventionalist pilot program. American Red Cross 1015 Airport Road Huntsville AL 35802 500196605 501(c)(3) 5000 Fire victim finanical assistance Big Oak Ranch 6000 Shelley Dr Springville AL 35146 237413017 501(c)(3) 12000 General operating Boy Scouts of America Black Warrior Council 2700 Jack Warner Parways NE Tuscaloosa AL 35403 630288816 501(c)(3) 6550 Robotics kirs and bedding for Camp O'Rear Downtown Jasper Business Association 200 18th St W Jasper AL 35501 473854043 501(c)(3) 48690 Jasper Main Street Full Life Ahead Foundation 2908 Clairmont Avenue South Birmingham AL 35213 300080935 501(c)(3) 8000 Plan for success, bringing hope to the disabled Jasper City Parks and Recreation 204 19th Street E 100 Jasper AL 35501 636005340 501(c)(3) 8609 Jasper swim team needs, includes laptop and software, cables and touch pads, start system and clock McWane Science Center 200 19th Street North Birmingham AL 35203 581933712 501(c)(3) 5000 Programming for students in Walker County Schools Walker County Christian Chorus 1 Whistletop Lane Jasper AL 35504 721370943 501(c)(3) 7000 Handel's "Messiah" Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed and approved by the Board, and then the return is submitted for filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The President's annual performance and compensation reviews are performed by the current Board of Directors. Salaries for the President and all full-time employees are benchmarked by the annual Council on Foundations Pay and Compensation Survey. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. The 990 is available to the public through the website Guidestar.com. Form 990, Page XII, Part XII, Line 2c The Organization has not changed its oversight process or selection process of the audit for the current year.