Flow Companies Foundation
Flow Companies Foundation is a private foundation based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $141,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in North Carolina.
Flow Companies Foundation at a glance
In short: Flow Companies Foundation gave $141K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,000
- +1310.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +2000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,714
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $155,228
- +510.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Flow Companies 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: 500 West Fifth Street 18Th Floor, Winstonsalem, NC 27101-3133
Phone: (336) 760-7030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flow Companies Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Davie Community Foundation ($22K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 15% to Virginia, 3% to Maryland, and 2% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Flow Companies Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $141K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| W-S Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Davie Community Foundation Mocksville, NC | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Senior Services Winston-Salem, NC | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Vets to Vets United Durham, NC | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Back Pack Beginnings Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $9,500 |
| UVA Health Children's Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $8,414 |
| SECU Family House Winston-Salem, NC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross - Piedmont Triad Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Yellow Door Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $5,267 |
| Boys and Girls Club - The Piedmont Statesville, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,228 | $335,450 | $206,530 | $141,000 | 21 | $141,000 | $8,483 |
| 2024 | $25,418 | $104,600 | $79,664 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flow Companies Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $141,000. Grants ranged from $2,250 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to W-S Foundation, $17,000 to Davie Community Foundation, $12,000 to Senior Services, and $9,500 each to Vets to Vets United and Back Pack Beginnings.
The supported organizations describe a range of community services. Davie Community Foundation says its mission is to promote philanthropy in the community. Senior Services says it helps older adults remain at home and live with dignity, and supports caregivers. Vets to Vets United says it provides veterans with service, therapy, or companion animals and offers related services and activities.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flow Companies Foundation is led by Donald E Flow, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald E Flow
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Robbin B Flow
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Flow Companies Foundation
How much does Flow Companies Foundation give each year?
Flow Companies Foundation gave $141K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Flow Companies Foundation's typical grant size?
Flow Companies Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,714, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Flow Companies Foundation give grants?
Flow Companies Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (4 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (3 grants), Statesville, NC (3 grants) and Mocksville, NC (2 grants).
Does Flow Companies Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Flow Companies Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Flow Companies Foundation's largest grantees?
Flow Companies Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Davie Community Foundation ($22,000 across 2 grants), W-S Foundation ($20,000) and Senior Services ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Flow Companies Foundation?
Flow Companies Foundation reported $155K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Flow Companies 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 Flow Companies Foundation's EIN?
Flow Companies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0600537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Flow Companies 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Flow Companies Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/flow-companies-foundation-morg_a8ca71658c3843a79832293cb32f7445
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