Commons of Forsyth County Inc
Developed and operated a complex consisting of 15 condominiums and a multipurpose building which includes 20 bedrooms, two multi-bedroom stand-alone houses, a conference center, a medical office building, and a ten-office building. The project served homeless families with minor children, youth aging out of foster care, and potentially self-sufficient autistic young adults. The project was sold to a third party on june 18, 2021.
Commons of Forsyth County Inc at a glance
In short: Commons of Forsyth County Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $14K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $14,038
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $14,038
- Median grant
- $14,038
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Commons of Forsyth County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was North Carolina Housing Foundation Inc ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Housing Foundation Inc Winston-Salem, NC | To Support Affordable Housing Activities | $14,038 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $14,038 | $14,038 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $18,865 | $1,459,180 | $78,018 | — | — | $181,363 |
| 2020 | $1,405,243 | $35,940 | $97,387 | — | — | $2 |
| 2019 | $1,411,299 | $57,214 | $261,396 | — | — | $2 |
About Commons of Forsyth County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Commons of Forsyth County Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commons of Forsyth County Inc is led by Craig Peatross, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Craig Peatross
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Garry Merritt
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mallory Oates
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tammy Vernon
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Nichols (2019–2021) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President
- Former: Joycelyn Johnson (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Bill Board (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Commons of Forsyth County Inc
How much does Commons of Forsyth County Inc give each year?
Commons of Forsyth County Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Commons of Forsyth County Inc?
Commons of Forsyth County Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Winston-Salem, NC.
Where does Commons of Forsyth County Inc operate?
Commons of Forsyth County Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Commons of Forsyth County Inc's EIN?
Commons of Forsyth County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0961990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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