Episcopal Foundation of Western NC
To foster, develop and contribute to the support of religious, educational and charitable work of the Episcopal Church Diocese of WNC and elsewhere through grants, loans and gifts to agency bodies affiliated with the Church.
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC at a glance
In short: Episcopal Foundation of Western NC gave $120K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,000
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,627,440
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Episcopal Foundation of Western NC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Transfiguration ($20K). Together the top 8 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Episcopal Foundation of Western NC gives
- Giving grew 118% 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 $55K (2021) to $180K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Transfiguration Bat Cave, NC | Parking Lot Paving | $20,000 |
| Church of the Advocate Asheville, NC | Kitchen Equipment | $20,000 |
| Church of the Redeemer Asheville, NC | HVAC Restoration | $20,000 |
| St Matthias Asheville, NC | Chapel Basement Repair | $15,000 |
| Lake Logan Episcopal Center Canton, NC | Outdoor School | $15,000 |
| Cathedral of All Souls Asheville, NC | AV Equipment | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Wilkesboro, NC | Step Ahead Program | $10,000 |
| St Francis Rutherfordton, NC | Stain Glass Repair | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,627,440 | $709,009 | $152,103 | $120,000 | 8 | $706,828 |
| 2023 | $3,331,958 | $106,754 | $200,011 | $179,630 | 11 | $106,754 |
| 2022 | $3,086,582 | $387 | $133,901 | $116,220 | 7 | $-2,124 |
| 2021 | $3,828,550 | $289,344 | $74,153 | $55,000 | 3 | $289,344 |
| 2020 | $3,260,409 | $233,995 | $154,396 | $141,000 | 8 | $233,995 |
About Episcopal Foundation of Western NC
Based on IRS filings
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC is a public charity focused on religion, based in Asheville, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $707K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC is led by Jo Ann Hasskamp, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo Ann Hasskamp
President
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rt Rev Jose McLoughlin
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dillon Manly
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Ward
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Berger
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stan Allison
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Fullwood
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Erickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Russell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Henry
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kathy Ledbetter (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Ormond (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sherree Brady (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Judith Teele (2020) — Member
- Former: Larry Burda (2020) — Member
- Former: Steve Nesbitt (2020) — Vice President
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 Episcopal Foundation of Western NC
How much does Episcopal Foundation of Western NC give each year?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC gave $120K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $180K across 11 grants.
What is Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's typical grant size?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Episcopal Foundation of Western NC give grants?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants).
Does Episcopal Foundation of Western NC give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's largest grantees?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Transfiguration ($20,000), Church of the Advocate ($20,000) and Church of the Redeemer ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Episcopal Foundation of Western NC?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $709K.
What is Episcopal Foundation of Western NC?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC is a public charity focused on religion, based in Asheville, NC. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's EIN?
Episcopal Foundation of Western NC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6059247. 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 July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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