The Greene County Racing Commission (Linette Brown- Chairperson, Morris Hardy-Vice Chairman and Donald Means - Secretary) is proud to announce that its fourth -quarter distribution of $500,000 to local agencies, along with $10,000 to the Courthouse Fund brings its total 2025 distributions to the agencies and charities of Greene County, Alabama to nearly $2 million dollars.
On August 8, 2025, the Racing Commission also disbursed its 2025 Charity Awards totaling $116,500 The Racing Commission holds two Charity Days each year one in March and one in July, the proceeds of which are distributed as charity disbursements. The Commission’s goal is to assist as many qualified 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization possible that provide vital services to the community.
These organizations support a wide range of needs including health initiatives, food drives, parenting and adoption guidance, housing assistance, youth development camps, fire and emergency services, education and social services. The Racing Commission encourages the public to support Charity Days at the Palace.
Disbursement under Senate Bill #40, Act No. 223-206 (“Bill”) for the year total $1,700,000, with an additional $40,000 for the courthouse fund. Under the Bill, each recipient percentage is determine by legislation. The Statement of Distribution provides detail information on the amounts allocated to each recipient. These awards are made possible through proceeds generated from licensed gaming activities at the Palace Entertainment Center.
The Racing Commission is proud to report that in 2025 it provided a total of $1,856,500 to the Charities, agencies, municipalities and citizens of Greene County.