Austin L And Nell S Venable
This organization is a private foundation focused on providing educational scholarships. Its mission centers on supporting students, particularly those who are high school graduates in the top 25% of their class and are second-generation natives of Elmore County, Alabama. The foundation primarily funds scholarships for attendance at the University of Alabama and Vanderbilt University, reflecting a commitment to higher education. It serves the local community by facilitating access to educational opportunities for deserving students.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
High‑achieving high school seniors from Elmore County, Alabama, meeting the foundation's published academic and residency criteria and seeking scholarship support.
Good Fit
- • Residency in Elmore County, AL
- • Placement in the top 25% of the graduating class
- • At least a "B" average and the specified generational/residency requirement
- • Intend to attend one of the named universities or otherwise meet the stated restrictions
- • Application submitted through the high school by the Jan 1 or Mar 1 deadlines
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: all recorded grants are in Alabama and the latest year is entirely in‑state, focused on Elmore County/Tuscaloosa area.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows only one distinct recipient and the program historically made only a small number of scholarship payments (two recipients in 2023), so the observed recipient set is very small.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is limited, but the foundation publishes application instructions and deadlines and makes applications available via Elmore County high schools, indicating an explicit path for new eligible applicants to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
