Grace Court Foundation Inc
Grace Court Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including North Carolina, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Grace Court Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Grace Court Foundation Inc gave $8K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $691.455), mostly in North Carolina. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,606
- +21.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $691
- -34.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $270
- Total assets
- $26,314
- -18.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Grace Court Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1105 West 4Th Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 724-5480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grace Court Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Chabad of Greensboro ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 14% each to Rhode Island and Massachusetts, 9% to Connecticut, and 5% to New York. Listed recipients also included organizations in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Grace Court Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $132; repeat grants $901. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $630 repeat.
- 55% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−14%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $13K (2022). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Greensboro Greensboro, NC | Community Development | $3,240 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education | $1,040 |
| Williams College Williamstown, MA | Education | $1,040 |
| Yale Annual Fund New Haven, CT | Education | $720 |
| Chabad of Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Community Development | $540 |
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | Education | $270 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Community Development | $180 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research New York, NY | Education | $180 |
| Rodfei Sholem Synagogue San Antonio, TX | Community Development | $180 |
| St Vincent De Paul Greensboro, NC | Community Development | $180 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,314 | $4,466 | $10,573 | $7,606 | 11 | $7,606 | $4,466 | $50 |
| 2025 | $32,421 | $1,771 | $11,889 | $6,285 | 6 | $6,285 | $1,771 | $2,015 |
| 2024 | $42,539 | $941 | $12,794 | $9,768 | 8 | $9,768 | $941 | $2,554 |
| 2023 | $54,392 | $-29,628 | $11,798 | $8,809 | 9 | $8,809 | $488 | $3,307 |
| 2022 | $95,818 | $14,947 | $16,487 | $13,170 | 9 | $13,170 | $14,947 | $4,790 |
| 2021 | $97,358 | $21,620 | $10,726 | $8,801 | 8 | — | $21,420 | $3,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grace Court Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The listed 2026 grants include support for education and community development. Among the recipients, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research describes its mission as studying the history of Jewish life in Eastern Europe and Russia and preserving related archival and library materials; it also offers cultural programs and events. This is YIVO’s stated mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $7,606. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $3,240, with a median grant of $270. The largest grants were $3,240 to Chabad of Greensboro for community development, $1,040 each to Brown University and Williams College for education, and $720 to Yale Annual Fund for education. Other listed recipients included Chabad of Wake Forest University ($540), Salem College ($270), and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research ($180).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Laurence A. Rosen as president and assistant treasurer, and Susan A. Rosen as secretary/treasurer.
Grace Court Foundation Inc is led by Laurence A. Rosen, President & Assistant Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Laurence A. Rosen
President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan A. Rosen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Grace Court Foundation Inc
How much does Grace Court Foundation Inc give each year?
Grace Court Foundation Inc gave $8K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 6 grants.
What is Grace Court Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Grace Court Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $270, and its average grant was $691, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Grace Court Foundation Inc that year got $132 on average.
Where does Grace Court Foundation Inc give grants?
Grace Court Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (14%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greensboro, NC (2 grants), Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Grace Court Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Grace Court Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development" (6 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Grace Court Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Grace Court Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Chabad of Greensboro ($3,240), Brown University ($1,040) and Williams College ($1,040), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Grace Court Foundation Inc?
Grace Court Foundation Inc reported $26K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grace Court Foundation Inc fund?
The listed 2026 grants include support for education and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grace Court Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grace Court Foundation Inc's EIN?
Grace Court Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5432994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Grace Court Foundation Inc 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 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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