Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial is a private foundation based in Marion, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing describes direct payments to needy residents of McDowell County for shelter, utilities, medical assistance, and other necessary living expenses, as well as support for the Maxwell M. Corpening, Jr. Memorial Center, Inc.
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial at a glance
In short: Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial gave $576K across 309 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $575,630
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 309
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,863
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $684,310
- +10.3% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial
- How to Apply
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Contact Ms. Terri Laws and complete the foundation-designed application with the requested information.
- Contact
Application contact: Ms Terri Laws
Mailing address: PO Box 2400, Marion, NC 28752
Phone: (828) 659-9622
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc ($414K). Together the top 10 received $419K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($22,824), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,429 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,424 grants of 1,429 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing states that awards are limited to residents of McDowell County, North Carolina. All 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 309 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $502K (2021) to $676K (2022). In 2024 it made 309 grants totaling $576K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc Marion, NC | See Part VIII-a, Statement 2 | $413,932 |
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $22,500 |
| Belinda Swepson Young Marion, NC | Electric Bill & Fire Victim Assistance | $700 |
| Teresa Dawn Hollifield Nebo, NC | Fire Victim Assistance | $700 |
| Adam Decker Old Fort, NC | Electric Bill & Flood Assistance | $687 |
| Betty Calvert Rose Marion, NC | Rent Assistance | $600 |
| Polly Hester Boyer Marion, NC | Car Repairs & Medical Services | $598 |
| Russell Keith Jones Old Fort, NC | Electric Bill | $575 |
| Alexandra Speer Willard Marion, NC | Rent Assistance | $560 |
| Jacqueline Shelton Bell Old Fort, NC | Heating Fuel/Propane/Wood | $550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $684,310 | $670,166 | $606,627 | $575,630 | 309 | $602,009 | $252 |
| 2023 | $620,538 | $666,767 | $638,081 | $612,403 | 322 | $637,840 | $242 |
| 2022 | $591,656 | $767,264 | $700,748 | $676,023 | 313 | $697,833 | $227 |
| 2021 | $524,798 | $658,229 | $522,202 | $502,440 | 215 | $518,814 | $207 |
| 2020 | $388,610 | $614,963 | $585,482 | $567,266 | 270 | — | $190 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a formal mission. It describes direct charitable activity serving 308 needy individuals in McDowell County through payments for shelter, utilities, medical assistance, and other necessary living expenses. It also describes a grant to the Maxwell M. Corpening, Jr. Memorial Center, Inc. for YMCA construction and operations to benefit county residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 309 grants totaling $575,630. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $413,932, with a median of $500. The largest listed grant was $413,932 to the Maxwell M. Corpening Jr. Memorial Center Inc. in Marion, for the purpose identified in the grant listing as “SEE PART VIII-A, STATEMENT 2.” Other listed awards included educational scholarships of $3,000–$4,000 and individual assistance for expenses such as utilities, fire recovery, flooding, and rent.
The foundation’s filing says applicants complete an application designed by the foundation. It requests contact information, income, expenses, and other information, which applicants certify as correct. Applications are limited to residents of McDowell County, North Carolina.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Wooten as secretary/treasurer, Ricky Buchanan as chairman, and Rev Robert Warren as vice chairman.
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial is led by Ricky Buchanan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ricky Buchanan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wooten
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Warren
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wanda Neely (2020) — Vice Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial
How much does Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial give each year?
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial gave $576K across 309 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $612K across 322 grants.
What is Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's typical grant size?
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,863, across 309 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial give grants?
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial 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 Marion, NC (227 grants), Nebo, NC (38 grants) and Old Fort, NC (36 grants).
Does Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 309 grants with a stated purpose on Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Electric Bill" (128 grants), "Rent Assistance" (107 grants) and "Heating Fuel/Propane/Wood" (19 grants).
Who are Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's largest grantees?
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc ($413,932), Belinda Swepson Young ($700) and Teresa Dawn Hollifield ($700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($22,824), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial?
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial reported $684K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $670K.
What does Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial fund?
The filing does not state a formal mission. It describes direct charitable activity serving 308 needy individuals in McDowell County through payments for shelter, utilities, medical assistance, and other necessary living expenses. It also describes a grant to the Maxwell M. Corpening, Jr. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial?
Contact Ms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's EIN?
Maxwell Corpening Jr Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7201488. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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