Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation
The Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It makes grants to organizations that generally support education, health, and other needs in the Charlotte area.
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation at a glance
In short: Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in North Carolina. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,185,000
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,862
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $19,330,783
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that unsolicited applications are rarely accepted, except when their purpose aligns with the intent and desires of the original benefactors. It lists no application form or materials (N/A).
- Review Cycle
- September 30.
- Deadline
- September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Lucille P And Edward C Giles Founda
Mailing address: 6643 Gaywind Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
Phone: (704) 641-6184
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was On Eagles Wings Ministries ($130K). Together the top 10 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 124 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The filing describes the foundation’s general giving as supporting education, health, and other needs in the Charlotte area. Listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Charlotte and Raleigh, as well as On Eagles Wings Ministries in Ashville, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2022) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| On Eagles Wings Ministries Ashville, NC | Care & Educational support $90,000 College Interns $40,000 | $130,000 |
| Salvation Army of Mecklenburg County Charlotte, NC | Boys & Girls Club Support | $100,000 |
| Communities in Schools Charlotte, NC | ABC3+ P programming | $100,000 |
| Families Forward Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Family Success $15,000,Alumni Program $10,000, STEPS Program $15,000, Volunteer Coordinator $15,000, Rental Costs $20,000 | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross Charlotte, NC | Platelets to Cancer Patients $32,000, Home Fire Relief $35,000 | $67,000 |
| The Relatives Charlotte, NC | On Ramp Center $35,000, Capital Campaign $25,000 | $60,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church Charlotte, NC | School partnerships $50,000, Youth Mission Trips $10,000 | $60,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring Charlotte, NC | Sponsor School Site | $60,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charlotte, NC | Housing for families of patients $28,000, Mobile units $25,000 | $58,000 |
| YWCA Central Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Youth Literacy Programs | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,330,783 | $993,981 | $1,342,987 | $1,185,000 | 29 | $1,238,651 | $900,349 | $965,536 |
| 2023 | $18,926,938 | $854,356 | $1,370,279 | $1,221,000 | 27 | $1,268,153 | $763,869 | $905,380 |
| 2022 | $17,717,671 | $1,395,061 | $1,262,298 | $1,091,000 | 22 | $1,147,071 | $1,311,927 | $939,101 |
| 2021 | $22,175,183 | $2,423,228 | $2,412,467 | $2,232,500 | 23 | $2,289,493 | $2,322,472 | $1,122,661 |
| 2020 | $22,148,873 | $1,694,638 | $1,350,414 | $1,191,000 | 23 | — | $1,598,449 | $977,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation reported a distributable amount of $966K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for educational programs, youth services, family support, health services, and emergency assistance. The foundation’s filing describes eligible recipients as Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Among its 2024 grantees, Communities in Schools says its mission is to support students so they can stay in school and achieve in life. Families Forward Charlotte describes its work as partnering with families living in poverty through mentoring, educational opportunities, and essential support. Heart Math Tutoring says it helps elementary students build math foundations and enthusiasm for academics. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $1,185,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $130,000, with a median of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $130,000 to On Eagles Wings Ministries for care and educational support and college interns; $100,000 each to the Salvation Army of Mecklenburg County for Boys & Girls Club support and Communities in Schools for ABC3+ P programming; and $75,000 to Families Forward Charlotte for family success, alumni, STEPS, volunteer coordinator, and rental costs. Other grants included $67,000 to the American Red Cross for platelet support for cancer patients and home fire relief, and $60,000 each to The Relatives, Myers Park United Methodist Church, and Heart Math Tutoring for programs including an On Ramp Center, school partnerships, and a sponsored school site.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda Grimes as director, Tate Ogburn as secretary, Jan J Nomina as president/treasurer, William Jeffries as vice president, and Marinn Esch as director.
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation is led by Jan J Nomina, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan J Nomina
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Amanda Grimes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $8K (2024)
Marinn Esch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Tate Ogburn
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $10K (2024)
William Jeffries
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark B Edwards (2020–2022) — President Emeritus
- Former: Mandy Grimes (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Jan J Nomina (President/Treas). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation
How much does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation give each year?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 27 grants.
What is Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's typical grant size?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,862, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation give grants?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (27 grants).
Does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
Who are Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's largest grantees?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include On Eagles Wings Ministries ($130,000), Salvation Army of Mecklenburg County ($100,000) and Communities in Schools ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $966K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, youth services, family support, health services, and emergency assistance. The foundation’s filing describes eligible recipients as Section 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation?
The filing states that unsolicited applications are rarely accepted, except when their purpose aligns with the intent and desires of the original benefactors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's EIN?
Lucille P & Edward C Giles Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1450874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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