David R Hayworth Foundation
The David R Hayworth Foundation is a private foundation based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in North Carolina.
David R Hayworth Foundation at a glance
In short: David R Hayworth Foundation gave $3.3M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,329,900
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,906
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $48,930,103
- +3.7% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to David R Hayworth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No specific application forms are required, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards. Contact listed on the filing: Elizabeth L Quick.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth L Quick
Mailing address: One West Fourth Street Ste 1200, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 721-3762
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David R Hayworth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was High Point Community Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 97 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David R Hayworth Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 516% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2021) to $3.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Point Community Foundation High Point, NC | Discretionary Grant | $1,100,000 |
| High Point Univeristy High Point, NC | David R Hayworth Univeristy Park | $900,000 |
| Drive High Point Foundation High Point, NC | Troll Project | $300,000 |
| High Point Arts Council High Point, NC | Renovations | $200,000 |
| Family Service of the Piedmont High Point, NC | Renovations to Carpenter House and Mental Heatlh Center | $175,000 |
| Senior Resources of Guilford Greensboro, NC | Discretionary Grant | $125,000 |
| Commander Peace Academy Inc High Point, NC | Discretionary Grant | $85,400 |
| Arts Council Winston Salem & Forsyth County Winston-Salem, NC | Discretionary Grant | $75,000 |
| Oakwood Community Development Corporation Inc High Point, NC | Roof Repairs | $65,000 |
| D-up Basketball Fundamentals & Skills Training Inc High Point, NC | Discretionary Grant | $50,000 |
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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 | $48,930,103 | $5,740,399 | $3,995,025 | $3,329,900 | 33 | $3,449,061 | $5,167,061 | $3,801,093 |
| 2024 | $47,173,918 | $7,340,807 | $3,177,292 | $2,627,500 | 32 | $2,738,945 | $5,102,945 | $3,443,847 |
| 2023 | $43,010,403 | $2,359,233 | $918,922 | $502,500 | 16 | $567,879 | $2,035,641 | $2,786,956 |
| 2022 | $41,658,116 | $39,608,156 | $627,809 | $540,775 | 9 | $576,959 | $956,611 | $569,849 |
| 2021 | $2,677,769 | $226,554 | $394,013 | $301,150 | 7 | $336,359 | $180,322 | $442,151 |
| 2020 | $2,845,228 | $424,632 | $402,978 | $336,500 | 9 | — | $389,538 | $326,009 |
| 2019 | $2,823,574 | $224,236 | $431,553 | $360,000 | 8 | — | $185,240 | $366,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David R Hayworth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.8M 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 is provided. The grants listed include support for community foundations, arts organizations, human services, education, and community development. These categories describe the recipients and grant purposes, not a stated foundation mission.
Among its recipients, High Point Arts Council says its mission is to enrich lives through the arts and create a community where art unites people. Senior Resources of Guilford says it provides services, referrals, advocacy, and volunteer opportunities to older adults in greater Greensboro and High Point. The High Point Community Foundation describes itself as a catalyst for positive change that promotes philanthropy and responds to community needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $3,329,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,100,000 to High Point Community Foundation for a discretionary grant; $900,000 to High Point University for David R Hayworth University Park; $300,000 to Drive High Point Foundation for the Troll Project; $200,000 to High Point Arts Council for renovations; and $175,000 to Family Service of the Piedmont for renovations to Carpenter House and Mental Health Center. Other grants included $125,000 to Senior Resources of Guilford for a discretionary grant and $50,000 to North Carolina Museum of History Foundation for the David Hayworth Children’s Discovery Gallery.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Quick as president, Linwood Davis as vice president, and Deborah Hayworth as director.
David R Hayworth Foundation is led by Elizabeth L. Quick, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth L. Quick
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $51K (2025)
Deborah Hayworth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$25K (2024) → $25K (2025)
Linwood L. Davis
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2023) → $25K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: David R. Hayworth (2019–2022) — President & D
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to Elizabeth Quick (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David R Hayworth Foundation
How much does David R Hayworth Foundation give each year?
David R Hayworth Foundation gave $3.3M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 32 grants.
What is David R Hayworth Foundation's typical grant size?
David R Hayworth Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $100,906, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David R Hayworth Foundation give grants?
David R Hayworth Foundation 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 High Point, NC (15 grants) and Winston-Salem, NC (15 grants).
Does David R Hayworth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on David R Hayworth Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Grant" (24 grants).
Who are David R Hayworth Foundation's largest grantees?
David R Hayworth Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include High Point Community Foundation ($1,100,000), High Point Univeristy ($900,000) and Drive High Point Foundation ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David R Hayworth Foundation?
David R Hayworth Foundation reported $48.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does David R Hayworth Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for community foundations, arts organizations, human services, education, and community development. These categories describe the recipients and grant purposes, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David R Hayworth Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David R Hayworth Foundation's EIN?
David R Hayworth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1705607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does David R Hayworth Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David R Hayworth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-r-hayworth-foundation-morg_61644155ead943c6b6a8408fa03cac5a
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