Private foundation · EIN 20-3275894 · Winston Salem, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc 6392-1025876301

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $268K total, median $4,000. 90% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$268K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in NC
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Catherines School FoundationRichmond, VAGeneral program support$50K
Summit School IncWinston Salem, NCFinancial aid program$30K
Horizons Residential Care CenterRural Hall, NCGeneral program support$25K
Episcopal High SchoolAlexandria, VAScholarship fund$20K
The Parenting PathWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$20K
UNC Kenan Flagler Business SchoolChapel Hill, NCBsba study abroad scholarship$20K
Arbor AcresWinston Salem, NCGeneral & resident assistance fund$10K
Forsyth Country Day SchoolWinston Salem, NCFinancial aid program$10K
Ifb SolutionsWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$10K
Trellis Supportive CareWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$10K
Crosby ScholarsWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$7,500
Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$6,000
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCUs disaster relief$6,000
Piedmont Land ConservancyGreensboro, NCGeneral program support$5,000
The Salvation ArmyWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$5,000
Secu Family HouseWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$4,000
Cancer Services IncWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$3,500
Camp Diversity FoundationBiltmore Lake, NCCamp rockmont program support$3,000
Hillsdale AcademyHillsdale, MIK-12 education fund$3,000
Jerry Long Family YMCAClemmons, NCCamp hanes financial aid$3,000
Old Salem Museums & GardensWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$3,000
Centenary United Methodist ChruchWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$2,000
Habitat for HumanityWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$2,000
Senior Services IncWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$2,000
Shepherd's CenterWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$2,000
BookmarksWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$1,000
Historic Flat RockFlat Rock, NCGeneral program support$1,000
Junior League of Winston SalemWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$1,000
Museum of Early Southern Decorative ArtsWnston Salem, NCGeneral program support$1,000
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center FoundationWinston Salem, NCGeneral program support$1,000
Reynolda GardensWinston Salem, NCGeneal program support$1,000

By state: North Carolina 28 · Virginia 2 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc 6392-1025876301 is a private grantmaking foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina, administered in care of Wachovia Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc 6392-1025876301 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc 6392-1025876301 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $268K across 31 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Pfefferkorn Foundation Inc 6392-1025876301 give?

North Carolina (28 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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