Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation
Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Banner Elk, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $648.5), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,297
- -95.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -81.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $649
- -72.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $649
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Arbordale Presbyterian ($797). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $26K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbordale Presbyterian Banner Elk, NC | General Fund | $797 |
| Feeding Avery Families Newland, NC | General Fund | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $1,297 | $1,297 | 2 | $1,297 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,297 | $1,185 | $25,800 | $25,800 | 11 | — | $1,185 | $805 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation's only listed officer is Laura Abernethy McNamee, Officer on the 2021 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Laura Abernethy McNamee
Officer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fred Abernethy (2020) — President
- Former: Sherry Abernethy (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation
How much does Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation give each year?
Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $26K across 11 grants.
Where does Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation operate?
Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation's EIN?
Fred and Sherry Abernethy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0448860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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