Private foundation · EIN 46-1128794 · East Bend, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $68K total, median $3,750. 50% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$68K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in NC
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yadkin County Rescue Squad and Ems IncYadkinville, NCGeneral support$25K
Freedom House ChurchCharlotte, NCGeneral support for freedom academy of north carolina$10K
Plant a Million Corals FoundationSummerland Key, FLGeneral support$10K
Rights Watch InternationalRaleigh, NCGeneral support$5,000
The Fruitful Field IncPompano Beach, FLGeneral support$5,000
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support for hcas - carpenter house, marine environmental education center$2,500
Triad Golden Retriever RescueGreensboro, NCGeneral support$2,500
Driftless Humane SocietyViroqua, WIGeneral support$2,500
Boca Grande Health Clinic FoundationBoca Grande, FLGeneral support in memory of william h. and judy regnery$2,500
Forbush High School Athletic BoostersEast Bend, NCGeneral support for falcon athletics$2,500

By state: North Carolina 5 · Florida 4 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Bend, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 10 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Western Shade Cloth Charitable Foundation give?

North Carolina (5 grants), Florida (4 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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