Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County
To support, supplement, enhance and enrich hospital facilities, programs, and services in Cleveland county and related programs designed to improve the health and wellness of the citizens of Cleveland county.
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County at a glance
In short: Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,683
- +51.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,937
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,520
- Total assets
- $1,958,075
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Atrium Health Cleveland ($31K). Together the top 5 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Cleveland Shleby, NC | — | $31,360 |
| Washington Outreach Ministry Waco, NC | — | $25,000 |
| Paul & Marion Ramseur Foundat Kingstown, NC | — | $19,520 |
| Childrens Homes of Cleveland Shelby, NC | — | $15,000 |
| Broad River Community Market Shelby, NC | — | $8,803 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,958,075 | $248,692 | $208,980 | $99,683 | 5 | $65,791 |
| 2024 | $1,654,419 | $270,632 | $211,495 | $65,830 | 3 | $47,692 |
| 2023 | $1,472,598 | $252,299 | $168,573 | $47,500 | 3 | $37,008 |
| 2022 | $1,244,239 | $309,618 | $178,423 | — | — | $30,328 |
| 2021 | $1,318,427 | $280,193 | $217,401 | — | — | $50,538 |
| 2020 | $1,192,468 | $201,357 | $96,092 | — | — | $124,818 |
About Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County
Based on IRS filings
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County is a public charity focused on Health, based in Shelby, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County is led by Richard Baker, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Baker
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Yelverton
Chair
Member at Large → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Alex Bell
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Epley
Vice Chair
Member at Large → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Dixon
Secretary
Vice Chairman → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott Neisler
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tiffany Hansen
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ashley Kernicky
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christina Hill
Member at Large
Treasurer → Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Lauren Massey-Williams
Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Shane Smith
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Veronica Poole-Adams
Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Chris Gash (2020–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Dick Baker (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Lauren Massey Williams (2020–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Michael Barringer (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Patrick Vollmer (2020–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Skip Warrick (2020–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Tropzie McCluney (2020–2024) — Member at Large
- Former: Joseph Suttle IV (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Amber Brown (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Brian Gwyn (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Bryon Gragg (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Kip Smith (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Larry Hamrick Jr. (2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Ralph Dixon (2020) — Member at Large
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County
How much does Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County give each year?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County gave $100K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $66K across 3 grants.
What is Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's typical grant size?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's median grant in 2025 was $19,520, and its average grant was $19,937, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County give grants?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelby, NC (2 grants).
Who are Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's largest grantees?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's largest 2025 grantees include Atrium Health Cleveland ($31,360), Washington Outreach Ministry ($25,000) and Paul & Marion Ramseur Foundat ($19,520), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County is a public charity focused on Health, based in Shelby, NC. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's EIN?
Healthcare Foundation of Cleveland County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1905479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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