Private foundation · EIN 85-4284154 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Twilley Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,250.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $84K total, median $2,250. 45% of grants stayed in North Carolina. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$84K
Median grant
$2,250
Stays in NC
45%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

NONE Contact: Michael E Twilley, 912 Sunset Dr, Greensboro, Nc, 3362077256, MIKE@TWILLEYGSO.COM 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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Receptions for ResearchCharlotte, NCProgram under the greg olson foundation supporting families of children with medical brain issues$13K
Ronald McDonald House of Greater CharlestonCharleston, SCSupport families while children are receiving medical care$10K
Band of ParentsNew York, NYFunds research of new therapies for neurblastoma$10K
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCBen c. sutton scholarship fund$10K
Greensboro Science CenterGreensboro, NCMission of inspiring curiosity and connecting communities through science and conservation$10K
Collier Community FoundationNaples, FL$2,500 for grey oaks caring fund; $2,500 for grey oaks scholarship fund$5,000
FIRST Tee Central CarolinaShallotte, NCAnnual support for first tee programs in the central nc area$5,000
Fields of HopeCharlotte, NCProvides housing, medical assistance and counseling to survivors of sex trafficking$5,000
Episcopal Day School of Southern PinesSouthern Pines, NCAnnual fund contribution - private episcopal independent school in southern pines nc$2,500
Usga FoundationLiberty Corner, NJSupport for national player development program$2,500
Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MOTo lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with jesus christ and his church$2,000
Resources for Artful LivingGreensboro, NCNonprofit that offers a variety of services and products to support individuals in their creative pursuits$2,000
Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NCAnimal rescue with a mission to better the lives of companion animals and the people who love them$1,000
Boys & Girls Club of Collier CountyNaples, FLProvides after school and summer programs$1,000
St Matthew's HouseNaples, FLSupports those experiencing hunger or homelessness in southwest florida$1,000
The Immokalee FoundationNaples, FLSupports students in pursuing an education to gain financial independence$1,000
FIRST Tee NaplescollierNaples, FLAnnual support for first tee programs in naples and collier county, fl$1,000
Habitat for Humanity of Collier CountyNaples, FLSupports affordable housing in collier county, fl$1,000
Restore Badin LakeNew London, NCSupports cleaning, restoring and preserving badin lake$1,000
Naples Zoo at Caribbean GardensNaples, FLPromotes conservation of wildlife$500

By state: North Carolina 9 · Florida 7 · South Carolina 1 · New York 1 · New Jersey 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Twilley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Twilley Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Twilley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $84K across 20 grants, a median of $2,250.

Where does Twilley Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (9 grants), Florida (7 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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