Private foundation · EIN 83-1392394 · High Point, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Meredith Slane Finch Michener Foundation Inc

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: 16 grants paid, $558K total, median $23K. 75% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$558K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in NC
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistWinston Salem, NCProgram support$140K
Opportunity IncWest Palm Beach, FLProgram support$60K
American Cancer Society - Nc Discovery BallCharlotte, NCProgram support$56K
Family Service of High Point FoundationJamestown, NCProgram support$55K
Norton Museum of ArtWest Palm Beach, FLProgram support$50K
UNC Health FoundationChapel Hill, NCProgram support$50K
Woodberry Forest SchoolWoodberry Forest, VAProgram support$50K
The Crossnore SchoolCrossnore, NCProgram support$25K
The Art Gallery at Congdon YardsHigh Point, NCProgram support$20K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater High PointHigh Point, NCProgram support$15K
Linville FoundationLinville, NCProgram support$15K
Jack the Bike ManWest Palm Beach, FLProgram support$10K
Main Street Methodist Church - Feeding Lisa's KidsHigh Point, NCProgram support$7,500
High Point Downtown Stadium FoundationHigh Point, NCProgram support$2,500
High Point MuseumHigh Point, NCProgram support$1,000
Open Door Ministries of High PointHigh Point, NCProgram support$1,000

By state: North Carolina 12 · Florida 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Meredith Slane Finch Michener Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in High Point, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Meredith Slane Finch Michener Foundation Inc 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 Meredith Slane Finch Michener Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $558K across 16 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Meredith Slane Finch Michener Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (12 grants), Florida (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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