DHG Foundation Inc
DHG Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was terminated; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
DHG Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DHG Foundation Inc gave $662K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $51K), top state Missouri. 62% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $661,823
- +47.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- -48.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $50,909
- +183.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (41% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DHG Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported in its final filing and is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4350 Congress Street 900, Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (757) 624-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DHG Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Forvis Foundation ($273K). Together the top 10 received $657K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 53 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing’s reported distribution of grant dollars by recipient state was Missouri, 41%; North Carolina, 32%; Maryland, 16%; South Carolina, 8%; and Mississippi, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DHG Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) 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 $57K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 38% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $375K (2020) to $662K (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $662K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forvis Foundation Springfield, MO | General Support | $272,925 |
| WCU Foundation Cullowhee, NC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $113,800 |
| National Association of Black Accountants Inc Greenbelt, MD | General Support | $107,598 |
| University of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $35,000 |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $35,000 |
| UNC Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $33,000 |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technology State University Greensboro, NC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $20,000 |
| Clemson University Clemson, SC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $15,000 |
| Unviersity of Mississippi Oxford, MS | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $15,000 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Education - to support accounting programs and business schools | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $539,698 | $662,670 | $661,823 | 13 | $661,823 | $252 |
| 2021 | $122,972 | $517,980 | $449,342 | $448,450 | 25 | — | $6,102 |
| 2020 | $54,334 | $287,555 | $375,434 | $374,800 | 15 | — | $6,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DHG Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $252 for 2022 — 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 reported grants include education support for accounting programs and business schools, as well as general support to FORVIS Foundation and the National Association of Black Accountants.
Among the organizations it supported, North Carolina State University describes its role as supporting the university’s colleges, libraries, and related functions. The University of South Carolina describes activities including supporting research in business and economic problems and conducting conferences for management personnel. These are grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $661,823. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $272,925, with a median of $20,000. The largest reported grants included $272,925 to FORVIS Foundation for general support; $113,800 to WCU Foundation for accounting programs and business schools; and $107,598 to the National Association of Black Accountants for general support. Other grants included $35,000 each to the University of South Carolina and North Carolina State University for accounting programs and business schools.
The foundation’s 2021 filing states that, before termination, all remaining cash was transferred to FORVIS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and that the disbursement was reported among grants and contributions paid during that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Pat Shuler as president and Frank Graham as secretary-treasurer.
DHG Foundation Inc is led by Pat Shuler, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Pat Shuler
President
New on the 2022 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Graham
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick Shuler (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 DHG Foundation Inc
How much does DHG Foundation Inc give each year?
DHG Foundation Inc gave $662K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $448K across 25 grants.
What is DHG Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DHG Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $20,000, and its average grant was $50,909, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DHG Foundation Inc that year got $57K on average.
Where does DHG Foundation Inc give grants?
DHG Foundation Inc's top state is Missouri, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (32%) and Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (2 grants).
Does DHG Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of DHG Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DHG Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DHG Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Forvis Foundation ($272,925), WCU Foundation ($113,800) and National Association of Black Accountants Inc ($107,598), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does DHG Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants include education support for accounting programs and business schools, as well as general support to FORVIS Foundation and the National Association of Black Accountants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DHG Foundation Inc?
The foundation states 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 ↑
How much is DHG Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, DHG Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $252 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is DHG Foundation Inc's EIN?
DHG Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1847474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does DHG Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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