Human Connections Foundation Inc
The corporation has been formed exclusively for charitable purposes. Among these purposes, in anticipation of natural or man-made disasters, the corporation will collect contributions from cooperative businesses, employees of cooperative businesses, individual directors of cooperative boards of directors, and members of cooperative businesses (largely within the electrical cooperative program), in order to distribute relief funds to individuals (directly or through similar funds administered by similar cooperative organizations) closely associated with the electric cooperative program who have suffered catastrophic loss due to such disasters.
Human Connections Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Human Connections Foundation Inc gave $92K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $15,250
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $177,255
- -40.2% 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 Human Connections Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was BR Memb Found (Helene Relief) ($25K). Together the top 6 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BR Memb Found (Helene Relief) Lenior, NC | — | $25,000 |
| McDowell County Relief Fund Marion, NC | — | $25,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Ashville, NC | — | $12,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | — | $12,500 |
| Madison County DSS Marshall, NC | — | $9,000 |
| Yancey County DSS Burnsville, NC | — | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177,255 | $3,186 | $122,500 | $91,500 | 6 |
| 2024 | $296,569 | $311,491 | $36,205 | — | — |
About Human Connections Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Human Connections Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $177K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $92K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Human Connections Foundation Inc is led by Kristie Aldridge, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristie Aldridge
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammie Phillips
President C
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Brannan
Officer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Eggers
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dirk Burleson (2024) — Vice President
- Former: John Spence (2024) — President C
- Former: Nelle Hotchkiss (2024) — Secretary & Executive D
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Human Connections Foundation Inc
How much does Human Connections Foundation Inc give each year?
Human Connections Foundation Inc gave $92K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Human Connections Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Human Connections Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,250, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Human Connections Foundation Inc give grants?
Human Connections Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Who are Human Connections Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Human Connections Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include BR Memb Found (Helene Relief) ($25,000), McDowell County Relief Fund ($25,000) and Beloved Asheville ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Human Connections Foundation Inc?
Human Connections Foundation Inc reported $177K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is Human Connections Foundation Inc's EIN?
Human Connections Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1261123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
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