Rucker & Margaret Agee Fund Ua
The organization is a private foundation that focuses on supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily through general operating grants. Its mission appears to center on enhancing community welfare, promoting arts and culture, and supporting environmental conservation efforts. The foundation provides funding to various nonprofits, including those involved in education, historical preservation, and community services. It demonstrates a commitment to local initiatives, particularly in the arts, environmental conservation, and community development, serving a broad spectrum of organizations that enrich the cultural and social fabric of the community.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized nonprofits, especially Alabama-based arts, community, environmental, historical preservation, or library organizations seeking modest general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Programs or operations based in Alabama or serving Alabama communities.
- • Requests for general operating support or modest grants (typically under $10K, with occasional larger awards).
- • An established local presence or track record of community service in arts, environment, culture, or education.
- • Ability to steward support through mailed materials and a named contact (phone/address).
- • Willingness to pursue unsolicited letter-based requests and maintain local relationships.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Alabama but extends to four other states; the latest year shows five states reached with about 56% of dollars remaining in-state, indicating a state-level focus rather than purely local or national reach.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded around 20 distinct independent recipients in each observed year (20 in 2024), showing a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation despite some dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports new entrants: four new recipients appeared in the latest year and the foundation publishes a letter-based submission route with a named contact and rolling deadlines, so unfamiliar organizations can plausibly gain access.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
