Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation
JOE L & HESTER SIMS FAMILY is a private foundation based in China Grove, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $96,191, including support for organizations working in food assistance, health care, religious services, and international relief. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $99,000.
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation gave $99K across 34 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 12% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $99,000
- +2.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 34
- -17.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,912
- +24.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $608,407
- -2.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2026)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Barbara Corriher. Submissions must include information on tax-exempt status and the proposed use of funds. Awards are approved by the board of directors.
- Review Cycle
- March 31.
- Deadline
- March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Barbara Corriher
Mailing address: 1475 Corriher Springs Rd, China Grove, NC 28023
Phone: (704) 433-5693
Email: dbcorriher@ctc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St John Lutheran Church ($20K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 186 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 16% to Maryland, 5% to Georgia, 3% to Texas, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 88% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $99K (2026). In 2026 it made 34 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran Church Salisbury, NC | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Forever Home Salisbury, NC | Capital | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Food Ministry Catawba, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Rowan Helping Ministries Salisbury, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Disaster Response Salisbury, NC | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Lutheran Services Carolinas Salisbury, NC | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Lake Waccamaw, NC | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Community Care Clinic of Rowan Salisbury, NC | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Goshen Valley Boys Ranch Canton, GA | General Fund | $3,000 |
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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 | $608,407 | $83,863 | $101,064 | $99,000 | 34 | $99,000 | $46,710 | $110,177 |
| 2025 | $625,608 | $120,320 | $97,166 | $96,191 | 41 | $96,191 | $41,490 | $102,444 |
| 2024 | $602,454 | $92,963 | $88,362 | $86,000 | 39 | $86,000 | $35,919 | $95,947 |
| 2023 | $597,853 | $82,273 | $96,799 | $95,250 | 36 | $95,250 | $50,358 | $83,063 |
| 2022 | $615,480 | $62,395 | $86,900 | $85,500 | 36 | $85,500 | $49,011 | $94,856 |
| 2021 | $639,706 | $102,493 | $72,626 | $71,500 | 36 | — | $42,897 | $84,996 |
| 2020 | $609,839 | $71,348 | $71,090 | $70,000 | 35 | — | $37,612 | $71,284 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing local needs and broader causes. For example, Rowan Helping Ministries describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, and other assistance to people in need. Meals on Wheels of Rowan says it delivers meals to Rowan County seniors and others who have difficulty leaving home or preparing meals. Community Care Clinic of Rowan describes providing medical, dental, and pharmaceutical care to uninsured or underserved residents.
Among its other grantees, Lutheran World Relief describes working with Lutherans and partners around the world to address poverty, injustice, and human suffering. Malaria Consortium US describes evidence-based programs to combat diseases and promote child and maternal health.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $96,191. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $10,000 and $5,000 to Lutheran World Relief, $5,000 to Meals on Wheels of Rowan, $5,000 to Rowan Helping Ministries, and $3,000 each to Community Care Clinic of Rowan and Malaria Consortium US. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $99,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara S Corriher is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation is led by Barbara S. Corriher, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barbara S. Corriher
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation
How much does Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation give each year?
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation gave $99K across 34 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $96K across 41 grants.
What is Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,912, across 34 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation give grants?
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salisbury, NC (23 grants) and Raleigh, NC (3 grants).
Does Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include St John Lutheran Church ($20,000), Samaritans Purse ($10,000) and Meals on Wheels Forever Home ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation?
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation reported $608K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations addressing local needs and broader causes. For example, Rowan Helping Ministries describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, and other assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's EIN?
Joe L & Hester Sims Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1941864. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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