Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler is a private foundation based in Salisbury, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports $198,279 in grants to 13 organizations, all in North Carolina; listed grants supported organizations providing community services and education, among other activities.
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler at a glance
In short: Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler gave $198K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in North Carolina. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,279
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,252
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,317
- Total assets
- $3,173,890
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 Lake Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 633-8700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nazareth Child & Family Connection ($50K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 69 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina. Listed recipients include organizations in Salisbury and Rockwell.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2025) to $203K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Child & Family Connection Rockwell, NC | Operations | $50,000 |
| St Johns Lutheran Church CDC Salisbury, NC | Operations | $36,381 |
| Meals on Wheels of Rowan County Salisbury, NC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Partners in Learning CDC Salisbury, NC | Operations | $15,592 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries Salisbury, NC | Operations | $13,379 |
| Lutheran Services for the Aging Salisbury, NC | Operations | $9,356 |
| The Salvation Army Salisbury, NC | Operations | $9,317 |
| Capstone Recovery Center Inc Salisbury, NC | Operations | $8,925 |
| Catawba College Salisbury, NC | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Life Choices Rowan Salisbury, NC | Operations | $6,236 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,173,890 | $355,351 | $234,763 | $198,279 | 13 | $198,279 | $321,354 | $179,030 |
| 2024 | $3,053,302 | $173,716 | $235,716 | $203,279 | 14 | $203,279 | $173,716 | $174,746 |
| 2023 | $3,115,302 | $-97,601 | $242,596 | $203,279 | 14 | $203,279 | $84,152 | $177,735 |
| 2022 | $3,455,499 | $605,058 | $246,932 | $203,279 | 14 | $203,279 | $605,058 | $200,863 |
| 2021 | $3,097,373 | $298,054 | $238,941 | $203,279 | 14 | — | $298,054 | $192,629 |
| 2020 | $3,038,260 | $251,337 | $233,702 | $203,279 | 14 | — | $251,337 | $173,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler reported a distributable amount of $179K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included operating support for charitable organizations and a scholarship grant to Catawba College. The grantees describe a range of services: Rowan Helping Ministries says it provides shelter, food, clothing, and other assistance to people in need; Smart Start Rowan says it plans, funds, and implements early childhood education, health, and family support initiatives; and Life Choices Rowan says it provides peer counseling, education, and care related to unplanned pregnancy. Catawba College describes its work as providing a liberal-studies education blended with career preparation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $198,279. Grant amounts ranged from $4,659 to $50,000, with a median of $9,317.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Nazareth Child & Family Connection for operations; $36,381 to St Johns Lutheran Church CDC for operations; and $25,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rowan County for operations. Other grants included $15,592 to Partners in Learning CDC and $13,379 to Rowan Helping Ministries, both for operations; and $8,000 to Catawba College for scholarships. Rowan Helping Ministries, Catawba College, Smart Start Rowan, and Life Choices Rowan are among the grantees whose stated missions describe assistance for people in need, higher education, early childhood and family initiatives, and pregnancy-related services, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C Clifford Ritchie as president.
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler is led by C. Clifford Ritchie, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Clifford Ritchie
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler
How much does Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler give each year?
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler gave $198K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $203K across 14 grants.
What is Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's typical grant size?
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's median grant in 2025 was $9,317, and its average grant was $15,252, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler that year got $6K on average.
Where does Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler give grants?
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salisbury, NC (12 grants).
Does Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (11 grants).
Who are Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's largest grantees?
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's largest 2025 grantees include Nazareth Child & Family Connection ($50,000), St Johns Lutheran Church CDC ($36,381) and Meals on Wheels of Rowan County ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler?
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included operating support for charitable organizations and a scholarship grant to Catawba College. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's EIN?
Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2060988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Clifford a & Lillian C Peeler funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clifford-a-and-lillian-c-peeler-morg_a4066e8f22b448d6957514b0a72de5aa
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