Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Mineral Springs, North Carolina. Its stated purpose was to organize a steeplechase race and distribute funds to charity. The organization’s 2025 filing is marked as its final return; it says remaining funds were distributed to local charities as the organization terminated, so it appears to have wound down.
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,595,276
- +2010.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +1150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,811
- +68.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 215, Mineral Springs, NC 28108
Phone: (704) 621-3001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catawba Lands Conservancy ($248K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 29 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. Other recipient-state shares were Maryland, 7%; Texas, 6%; Massachusetts, 4%; and Virginia, 2%. The filing describes grants to local charities, and the website says the race supports local North Carolina charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 3091% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $1.6M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba Lands Conservancy Charlotte, NC | Charitable Donation | $247,500 |
| The Alzheimer's Assoc Charlotte, NC | Charitable Donation | $230,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Charlotte, NC | Charitable Donation | $130,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | Charitable Donation | $130,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable Donation | $82,500 |
| The St Paul's Schools Brooklandville, MD | Charitable Donation | $75,000 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable Donation | $66,250 |
| Joe Martin ALS Foundation Charlotte, NC | Charitable Donation | $66,250 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Carolinas Chapter Canton, MA | Charitable Donation | $66,250 |
| Thompson Child and Family Focus Matthews, NC | Charitable Donation | $66,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $-195,524 | $1,644,259 | $1,595,276 | 25 | $16,733 |
| 2024 | $1,839,876 | $-77,405 | $319,731 | $75,602 | 2 | $-104,844 |
| 2023 | $2,234,843 | $1,815,339 | $1,321,286 | $30,000 | 1 | $55,069 |
| 2022 | $2,027,241 | $1,560,630 | $1,297,675 | $50,000 | 1 | $93,395 |
| 2021 | $2,203,870 | $523,611 | $440,123 | $5,000 | Total only | $87,115 |
| 2020 | $2,176,941 | $350,724 | $424,875 | $500 | Total only | $45,081 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated its mission as “To organize a steeplechase race and distribute funds to charity.” Its filing says it sponsored a steeplechase race each year and made grants to local charities from the race’s profits.
Its 2025 recipients included organizations working in land conservation, health, cancer and ALS support, child and family services, and mental health. For example, Catawba Lands Conservancy describes its work as conserving and managing land for public benefit in North Carolina’s Southern Piedmont. Atrium Health Foundation says it supports Atrium Health to improve health and advance healing. HopeWay Foundation describes its mission as broadening the scope of mental health care and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,595,276. Grant amounts ranged from $5,276 to $247,500, with a median grant of $50,000. The filing states that, as the organization terminated, remaining funds were distributed to local charities.
The largest listed grants included $247,500 to Catawba Lands Conservancy and $230,000 to The Alzheimer’s Association, both in Charlotte, North Carolina; $130,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Atrium Health Foundation, both in Charlotte; and $82,500 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina. Other listed grants included $75,000 to The St. Paul’s Schools in Brooklandville, Maryland, and $66,250 each to Susan G. Komen Foundation, Joe Martin ALS Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Carolinas Chapter, and Thompson Child and Family Focus.
The foundation’s website describes the Queen’s Cup as a charitable event and says raffle proceeds go to its nonprofit partner.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J Price V as president, Carrington Price as vice president, Katrina Kutzleb as secretary, John Wylie Fox as treasurer, and Brian Heath and Jennifer Heath as directors.
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc is led by William J Price V, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J Price V
President
President → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Heath
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Jennifer Heath
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Katrina Kutzleb
Secretary
On filings since 2024
$19K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Carrington Price
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
John Wylie Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Brian McManus (2020–2023) — President & Chair
- Former: Carl Peterson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristin Kakidas (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jaci Slone Didier (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Saad Ehtisham (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Ryan Wheelan (2023) — Director
- Former: Virginia Carrington Price (2020–2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Jaci Stone (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Greenhouse (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $19K, to Katrina Kutzleb (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc
How much does Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc give each year?
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $76K across 2 grants.
What is Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,811, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc give grants?
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (11 grants) and Matthews, NC (2 grants).
Does Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (25 grants).
Who are Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Catawba Lands Conservancy ($247,500), The Alzheimer's Assoc ($230,000) and Atrium Health Foundation ($180,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc fund?
The organization stated its mission as “To organize a steeplechase race and distribute funds to charity.” Its filing says it sponsored a steeplechase race each year and made grants to local charities from the race’s profits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc?
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charlotte Steeplechase Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1913942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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