Foundation for the Mint Museum
To hold and manage endowment funds with the purpose of supporting the operations and programming of the mint museum of art.
Foundation for the Mint Museum at a glance
In short: Foundation for the Mint Museum gave $551K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $551K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-EZ.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $550,803
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $550,803
- Median grant
- $550,803
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2023; updated September 2026. Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Foundation for the Mint Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Mint Museum of Art ($551K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2022) to $1.0M (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $551K.
*2023: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2023: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mint Museum of Art Charlotte, NC | Arts & Culture | $550,803 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023* | — | $462 | $620,634 | $550,803 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $17,249,448 | $2,001,692 | $327,805 | $176,516 | 1 | $-11,853 |
| 2021 | $17,467,399 | $49 | $866,213 | $736,308 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $13,977,449 | $1,245 | $1,132,603 | $1,002,645 | 1 | — |
*2023: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Foundation for the Mint Museum
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for the Mint Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $551K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for the Mint Museum is led by Sam Bowles, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sam Bowles
Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Switzer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wright IV
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trey Sheridan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Zimmern
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Evans
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Weston Andress
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Federico
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Scott Smith (2020) — Director
- Former: Zach Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Foundation for the Mint Museum
How much does Foundation for the Mint Museum give each year?
Foundation for the Mint Museum gave $551K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-EZ. The 2023 filing year covers 17 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2022 it gave $177K across 1 grant.
What is Foundation for the Mint Museum?
Foundation for the Mint Museum is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Foundation for the Mint Museum operate?
Foundation for the Mint Museum has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Foundation for the Mint Museum's EIN?
Foundation for the Mint Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2749804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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