High Point Community Foundation
THE HIGH POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE THAT PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY, ADMINISTERS AN EXPANDING GRANTS PROGRAM AND SERVES AS A TRUSTWORTHY PARTNER IN RESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS. OUR VISION IS TO ESTABLISH AND SUSTAIN A PERMANENT FINANCIAL RESOURCE THAT SUPPORTS A DIVERSE, HEALTHY, AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY FOR BOTH PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$115.4M
+8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$500K
+5.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-4.5% YoY
About High Point Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
High Point Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGH POINT, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $500K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $115,428,557 | $106,439,974 | $96,266,363 |
| Revenue | $1,204,514 | $11,126,941 | $12,506,191 |
| Expenses | $7,279,355 | $6,610,213 | $17,623,339 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-4,937,660 | $1,914,976 | $7,544,836 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from High Point Community Foundation
Annual Grants Program
High Point Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Impact Grants
High Point Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Draelos Science Scholars Program
High Point Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include D-Up ($34,715), C3 Community Collaboration for Children ($32,570), Community Housing Solutions of Guilford ($32,305).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Housing Solutions of Guilford Greensboro, NC | Provide repairs to low income housing | $32,305 |
| The Barnabas Network Greensboro, NC | Provide furniture to those on the path to self-sufficiency | $12,930 |
| Puzzle Play High Point, NC | Special needs after school program | $28,255 |
| Operation Xcel High Point, NC | Future focused programs for youth | $21,360 |
| Macedonia Family Resource Center High Point, NC | Provide financial support services | $26,430 |
| Hopefulls Inc WinstonSalem, NC | Provide meals to Title 1 High Point School children | $30,715 |
| High Point Police Foundation High Point, NC | Enhance the police department's innovative programs | $21,430 |
| County of Guilford - Family Justice Center Dept High Point, NC | Specialized programs for abused children | $16,305 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of High Point High Point, NC | Teen Center Expansion | $27,430 |
| SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) Greensboro, NC | Support volunteers executing seminars and educational programs | $3,570 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Safrit | Chair | 2 | — |
| John Bencini | Past Chair | 2 | — |
| William Laney | Vice-Chair | 1 | — |
| Amber Williamson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Angela Krienbrink | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Covington | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dawn Spencer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joe Blosser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Thomas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Nelson | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Rachel Moss-Collins | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Raven Jefferson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Robin Lindsay | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rufus Yates | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stephanie Young | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tasha Logan Ford | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Teresa Huffman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tim Ilderton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Zach Barnes | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Karol Murks | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $108,169 |
| Paul Lessard | President | 40 | $192,984 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Community Foundation?
High Point Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGH POINT, NC. It holds $115.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is High Point Community Foundation?
As of 2024, High Point Community Foundation holds $115.4M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $500K in 2024.
Where does High Point Community Foundation operate?
High Point Community Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does High Point Community Foundation award?
In 2024, High Point Community Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is High Point Community Foundation's EIN?
High Point Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1695787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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