Grandfather Community Foundation Inc
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Linville, North Carolina, formed in 2018. Its stated mission is to help members of Grandfather Golf and Country Club improve the lives of Avery County residents through education and service opportunities.
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Grandfather Community Foundation Inc gave $506K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $505,739
- +2778.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +1900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,287
- +43.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $1,342,620
- +168.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Grandfather Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2120 Nc Hwy 105 S, Linville, NC 28646
Phone: (828) 898-4531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grandfather Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Appalachia Service Project ($250K). Together the top 10 received $432K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission refers to improving the lives of people in Avery County, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as Tennessee 51%, North Carolina 47%, an unspecified state category 2%, and Florida 1%. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in North Carolina and Tennessee, as well as Third Wave Volunteers in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $506K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $506K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachia Service Project Johnson City, TN | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Riverside PTO Newland, NC | Education | $30,000 |
| Banner Elk PTO Banner Elk, NC | Education | $30,000 |
| Williams YMCA of Avery County Linville, NC | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| High Country Community Health Newland, NC | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Newland Elementary School Newland, NC | Education | $19,774 |
| Feeding Avery Families Newland, NC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Avery Humane Society Newland, NC | Operational Support | $13,500 |
| Yellow Mountain Enterprises Newland, NC | Operational Support | $13,000 |
| Kiwanas Club of Banner Elk Banner Elk, NC | Operational Support | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,342,620 | $1,940,625 | $1,118,833 | $505,739 | 20 | $30,757 |
| 2023 | $500,151 | $283,255 | $163,786 | $17,572 | 1 | $15,616 |
| 2022 | $381,951 | $198,510 | $94,849 | $5,100 | 1 | $2,114 |
| 2021 | $277,303 | $156,766 | $59,336 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $179,242 | $144,567 | $27,020 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to identify avenues for the members of Grandfather Golf and Country Club to improve the lives of the people of Avery County and mobilize the members to do so through education and service opportunities.”
Its 2024 grants included education and operational support. The organizations it supported illustrate a range of services: Appalachia Service Project describes itself as a Christian ministry addressing housing needs in Central Appalachia; High Country Community Health says it provides health care regardless of ability to pay; Feeding Avery Families says it provides free food to people in need in Avery County; WAMY Community Action says it supports disadvantaged people in becoming self-sufficient; and Third Wave Volunteers says it provides mobile medical services in medically deprived areas.
The filing describes an employee assistance fund that can provide up to $2,000 to individuals in financial crisis, for needs such as housing, utilities, food, transportation, medical expenses, family death, changes in family circumstances, or costly repairs. This assistance to individuals is distinct from grants to outside organizations. The filing also says the foundation collected and distributed funds and goods in response to Hurricane Helene.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $505,739. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,500.
The largest reported grants included $250,000 to Appalachia Service Project; $30,000 each to Riverside PTO and Banner Elk PTO; $25,000 each to Williams YMCA of Avery County and High Country Community Health; $19,774 to Newland Elementary School; $15,000 to Feeding Avery Families; $13,500 to Avery Humane Society; and $13,000 to Yellow Mountain Enterprises. Other listed grants included $11,000 to Kiwanas Club of Banner Elk and $10,000 each to WAMY Community Action and Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
The foundation states that it makes grants to local community organizations and that an organization found to have misused donated funds would not receive future grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Dunn as president, Emily Harry as vice president, Jennifer Danehy as secretary, and Rex Job as treasurer. Directors listed are Adair Beutel, David Secrest, JENN Freno, Joanna Roberts, Linda Turner, and Rob King.
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc is led by Charles Dunn, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Dunn
President
Vice President Beginning June → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob King
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JENN Freno
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Roberts
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adair Beutel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Secrest
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Turner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Harry
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Danehy
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rex Job
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Beth K. Kerlin (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Frances R. Magruder (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Leanne Whitley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret McKibbin (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Russ Robinson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sunny Lawson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anne Magruder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Taylor (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Gail Garrison (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Hazel Allin (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jane Gorrell (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Perry (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Goodmon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Betty Donovan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dottie Kerr Cook (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Zizzi (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Grandfather Community Foundation Inc
How much does Grandfather Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc gave $506K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
What is Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $25,287, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grandfather Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newland, NC (8 grants), Banner Elk, NC (2 grants) and Linville, NC (2 grants).
Does Grandfather Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Appalachia Service Project ($250,000), Riverside PTO ($30,000) and Banner Elk PTO ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grandfather Community Foundation Inc?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Grandfather Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to identify avenues for the members of Grandfather Golf and Country Club to improve the lives of the people of Avery County and mobilize the members to do so through education and service opportunities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grandfather Community Foundation Inc?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Grandfather Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2713258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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