Ethos Philanthropies Foundation
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350K. Net investment income was $413K.
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation at a glance
In short: Ethos Philanthropies Foundation gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $350K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +13028.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350,000
- +13028.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $5,150,146
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ethos Philanthropies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for the Carolinas ($350K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ethos Philanthropies Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Support the Hain Family Fund. | $350,000 |
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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 | $5,150,146 | $419,868 | $457,644 | $350,000 | 1 | $350,000 | $413,080 | $391,999 |
| 2023 | $5,187,922 | $2,533,812 | $106,937 | $2,666 | 1 | $2,666 | $1,033,812 | $300,129 |
| 2022 | $2,761,047 | $4,430,013 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ethos Philanthropies Foundation reported a distributable amount of $392K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation is led by Lise O. Hain, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lise O. Hain
President
Vice Chair & S → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John T. Hain (2022) — Chair & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Ethos Philanthropies Foundation
How much does Ethos Philanthropies Foundation give each year?
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation gave $350K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Ethos Philanthropies Foundation?
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $350K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $392K (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.
Where does Ethos Philanthropies Foundation operate?
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Ethos Philanthropies Foundation's EIN?
Ethos Philanthropies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4161485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Ethos Philanthropies Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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