Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation
The Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 244 grants totaling $5,996,035 in 2024, with 83% of grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina. The foundation also reports a foundation-funded podcast, available at no cost, highlighting local nonprofit organizations and their work.
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation gave $6.0M across 244 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,996,035
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 244
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,574
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $88,902,020
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point Inc ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($62,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
523 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 399 grants of 523 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The remaining reported shares went to Ohio, Texas, Kentucky, and Tennessee, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 244 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 252% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $3.3M (2020) to $8.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 244 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point Inc High Point, NC | General & Unrestricted (SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $1,023,400 |
| High Point Police Foundation High Point, NC | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Piedmont School Inc High Point, NC | The Piedmont School and The John Yowell Academy Scholarship Fund | $325,000 |
| High Point Community Foundation High Point, NC | Nido and Mariana Qubein Children's Museum operations | $300,000 |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | Flex Factory Capital Support | $250,000 |
| High Point Community Foundation High Point, NC | Mariana and Nido Qubein Children's Museum to provide scholarships FUNDS and financial assistances for visitors | $200,000 |
| Open Door Ministries of High Point Foundation Inc High Point, NC | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mental Health Associates of the Triad High Point, NC | Intensive In-Home Youth Services | $150,000 |
| Theblake E Odum Motivational Foundation Greensboro, NC | Organizational Capacity Building fund | $125,000 |
| Mental Health Associates of the Triad High Point, NC | Support a Chief Revenue Officer | $115,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,902,020 | $20,975,184 | $7,832,077 | $5,996,035 | 244 | $6,886,045 | $11,831,837 | $2,736,387 |
| 2023 | $75,078,832 | $13,705,722 | $10,495,546 | $8,360,857 | 188 | $9,297,944 | $10,572,611 | $2,233,360 |
| 2022 | $70,169,769 | $3,498,552 | $8,514,749 | $5,870,949 | 34 | $16,630,536 | $3,343,097 | $2,753,441 |
| 2021 | $73,239,480 | $9,933,953 | $7,261,087 | $6,223,324 | 37 | $6,651,392 | $12,379,492 | $2,887,026 |
| 2020 | $68,678,213 | $27,945,436 | $4,268,804 | $3,271,169 | 20 | — | $16,182,197 | $2,349,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a formal mission or named focus areas. Its 2024 grants included support for education, community services, mental health services, arts, and other organizations. For example, the Piedmont School says it serves students who learn differently, while Mental Health Associates of the Triad says it promotes good mental health through services, advocacy, and community outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 244 grants totaling $5,996,035. Grants ranged from $42 to $1,023,400, with a median grant of $6,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants, the foundation gave $1,023,400 to Boys & Girls Club of an individual recipient for general and unrestricted purposes, $500,000 to an individual recipient Police Foundation, and $325,000 to the an individual recipient Police Foundation says it raises funds for equipment and programs supporting officer wellness, training, and community-police relations. The foundation also awarded an individual recipient Community Foundation two grants of $300,000 and $200,000, for children’s museum operations and visitor scholarships and financial assistance, respectively. Other notable grants included $250,000 to North Carolina Textile Foundation for capital support and grants of $150,000 and $115,000 to Mental Health Associates of the Triad for youth services and support for a chief revenue officer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Earl Congdon as chair and director; David S. Congdon as president, director, and treasurer; Kathryn Congdon as director and vice president; Audrey L. Congdon as director and secretary; and Karen C. Pigman as director and vice president.
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation is led by David S Congdon, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S Congdon
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Congdon
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey L Congdon
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen C Pigman
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Congdon
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation
How much does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation give each year?
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation gave $6.0M across 244 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.4M across 188 grants.
What is Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $24,574, across 244 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation give grants?
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were High Point, NC (43 grants), Greensboro, NC (19 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (6 grants) and Altoona, IA (3 grants).
Does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 244) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship grant" (175 grants) and "Downtown Engagement Grant" (7 grants).
Who are Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point Inc ($1,026,400 across 2 grants), High Point Community Foundation ($600,000 across 3 grants) and High Point Police Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($62,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation?
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation reported $88.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a formal mission or named focus areas. Its 2024 grants included support for education, community services, mental health services, arts, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's EIN?
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2962822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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