Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc
To provide a recreation facility for Mcdowell county.
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc at a glance
In short: Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc gave $79K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,683
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,342
- -24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,342
- Total assets
- $6,516,516
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Western North Carolina ($79K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $79K (2024) to $220K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Western North Carolina Asheville, NC | Contributions to be used as subsidy for ymca program services. | $78,000 |
| YMCA of Western North Carolina Asheville, NC | Scholarships for Senior Citizens | $683 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,516,516 | $546,252 | $347,675 | $78,683 | 2 | $83,359 |
| 2023 | $6,644,688 | $602,147 | $389,292 | $104,685 | 2 | $111,194 |
| 2022 | $6,605,675 | $600,207 | $390,265 | $120,684 | 2 | $39,218 |
| 2021 | $6,823,623 | $557,660 | $479,186 | $205,189 | 2 | $108,914 |
| 2020 | $7,047,696 | $537,407 | $508,518 | $219,682 | 2 | $48,504 |
About Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Marion, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $83K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc is led by Steve McMahan, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve McMahan
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vest
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$294K (2020) → $308K (2024)
Carol Wolfenbarger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grayson England
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hill Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray McKesson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricky Buchanan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Weyland Prebor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Warren
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Waugh
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Holland
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Silver
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Atkinson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Effler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Abernathy
Ass't Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wooten
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Dean
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Steve Gaito (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Natalie Gouge (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gerald Greene (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Berlick (2020) — Director
- Former: Wanda Neely (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 $308K, to Paul Vest (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc
How much does Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc give each year?
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc gave $79K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 2 grants.
How large is Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc?
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $546K.
What is Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc?
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Marion, NC. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc operate?
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc's EIN?
Maxwell M Corpening Jr Memorial Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1749857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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