Private foundation · EIN 54-1839172 · Leland, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $110K total, median $10K. 11% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$110K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NC
11%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

No specific format is required. Contact: H F Sanders III Director, 2127 Shelmore Way, Leland, Nc, 9126957230 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Good Shepherd CenterWilmington, NCGeneral support$25K
Pin MinistryVirginia Beach, VAGeneral support$13K
Sinclair Health ClinicWinchester, VAGeneral support$13K
Adult Care Center of the NsvWinchester, VAGeneral support$10K
Arts SoutheastSavannah, GAGeneral support$10K
Loop It Up SavannahSavannah, GAGeneral support$10K
Matthew Reardon Center for AutismSavannah, GAGeneral support$10K
Safe ShelterExton, PAGeneral support$10K
Tamra Learning AcademyTemple, TXGeneral support$10K

By state: Virginia 3 · Georgia 3 · North Carolina 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Leland, North Carolina, administered in care of Linda Russell, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific format is required. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 9 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation give?

Virginia (3 grants), Georgia (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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