Delta Dental of North Carolina
Delta Dental of North Carolina's mission is to advance and promote the improvement of oral health through prepaid dental services, support for research and education, and community outreach directed toward securing access to quality dental care for all.
Delta Dental of North Carolina at a glance
In short: Delta Dental of North Carolina gave $208K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,500
- +418.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,167
- +245.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $49,118,988
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Delta Dental of North Carolina
- Next open deadline
- October 31, 2026 (Smiles for Kids)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Delta Dental of North Carolina
Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund
Delta Dental of North Carolina
Amount
$725,000+ total (inaugural round); specific per-award amounts vary
Deadline
Deadline not published
General Grant Requests (Delta Dental Foundation of North Carolina)
Delta Dental of North Carolina
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Smiles for Kids
Delta Dental of North Carolina
Amount
Up to $5,000 per organization
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Who Delta Dental of North Carolina funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Delta Dental Fund ($175K). Together the top 3 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Delta Dental of North Carolina gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $431K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Dental Fund Lansing, MI | Charitable Contribution | $175,000 |
| State of North Carolina Raleigh, NC | NC Disaster Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Poe Center for Health Education Raleigh, NC | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,118,988 | $172,317,001 | $170,868,367 | $207,500 | 3 | $1,917,682 |
| 2023 | $46,454,268 | $152,325,222 | $154,619,273 | $40,000 | 2 | $205,295 |
| 2022 | $39,517,941 | $127,980,837 | $123,153,897 | $431,000 | 3 | $537,624 |
| 2021 | $35,946,857 | $106,171,467 | $102,568,728 | $125,000 | 2 | $683,522 |
| 2020 | $31,368,287 | $90,066,560 | $81,551,226 | $425,000 | 2 | $126,082 |
About Delta Dental of North Carolina
Based on IRS filings
Delta Dental of North Carolina is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $208K. Net investment income was $1.9M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delta Dental of North Carolina is led by Curt R. Ladig, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 17 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curt R. Ladig
President & CEO
Chief Executive Officer → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$634K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
James R. Rose Jr.
Chair
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Leah Devlin DDS MPH
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Stewart D. Holmes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Claire B. Niver
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $29K (2024)
Kara M. Henderson DDS
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $29K (2024)
Rajesh Manickam Pharmd
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $29K (2024)
Courtney Crowder
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2021
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Deborah Jones
Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer
Vice President, Sales & Client Mgt → Senior Vice President, Sales & Client Mgt, 2021
Senior Vice President, Sales & Client Mgt → Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$254K (2020) → $387K (2024)
John Peattie
Account Executive
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $234K (2024)
Marirose Steigerwald
Senior Vice President & CAO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $305K (2024)
Moira S. Locascio
Immediate Past Chair
Chairperson → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Sheila Ahler CPA
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Jim Couch
Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$305K (2023) → $346K (2024)
Rachel Pisciotta
Vice President & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$224K (2024)
Troy Kirk
Vice President, Sales & Account Mgt
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$267K (2024)
Vincent Celentano
Account Executive
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$265K (2024)
Amy L. Basel CPA
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Denise Saunders Powell (2020–2023) — Account Executive
- Former: Elaine Loyack (2022–2023) — Vice President & Community Engagement
- Former: Heather Picciotti (2022–2023) — Director & Client Mgt
- Former: John Singletary (2020–2022) — Account Executive
- Former: Alan Clarke (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair -
- Former: Annie Donaldson (2020–2021) — Strategic Client Consultant
- Former: Bradford Pressley (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Carl Exner (2020–2021) — Treasurer -
- Former: Kathy Trusch (2020–2021) — Secretary -
- Former: Thomas J. Fleszar Dds Ms (2020–2021) — Director -
- Former: Rajesh Manickam (2021) — Director
- Former: Tia Jones (2021) — Director, Operations & Provider Network
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $1.2M, to Curt R Ladig (President & CEO). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Delta Dental of North Carolina
How much does Delta Dental of North Carolina give each year?
Delta Dental of North Carolina gave $208K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Delta Dental of North Carolina's typical grant size?
Delta Dental of North Carolina's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $69,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Delta Dental of North Carolina give grants?
Delta Dental of North Carolina gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Delta Dental of North Carolina give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Delta Dental of North Carolina's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Delta Dental of North Carolina?
Delta Dental of North Carolina reported $49.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $172.3M.
What is Delta Dental of North Carolina's EIN?
Delta Dental of North Carolina's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1018068. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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