Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York, that supports educational initiatives, with a stated mission of preparing children for life through literacy. Its stated vision is to advance literacy innovation in North Carolina and beyond.
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in North Carolina. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,519,777
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,994
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $27,051,280
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (12 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (86% 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 Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its application FAQ says organizations should first complete a phone interview with the president. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and not private foundations under Section 509(a). The foundation does not fund individuals, but funds agencies that help individuals. Applicants may request amounts consistent with program or project needs; the foundation is especially interested in proposals with a challenge match and reviews multi-year requests for new initiatives and expansions. An organization without a prior audit may receive a grant but must obtain an annual certified public accounting audit during the grant term. The FAQ also says monitoring may occur as often as twice a year.
- Review Cycle
- After the initial phone interview, proposals are accepted throughout the year. Completed applications are due by January 1 for consideration at the board’s March meeting and by July 1 for consideration at its September meeting. The foundation says applicants meeting those deadlines will be notified by March 31 and September 30, respectively.
- Deadline
- After the initial phone interview, proposals are accepted throughout the year.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bessemer Tr 1225 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Website: https://mebanefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc
Who Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNC Charlotte ($517K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 212 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 13% went to recipients in New York. The filing also lists Virginia, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C., each at 0%. The foundation’s stated vision refers to literacy innovation in North Carolina and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 38 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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 $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $516,500 |
| Summit Charter School Cashiers, NC | General Purpose | $165,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center New York City, NY | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Davie County Schools Mocksville, NC | General Purpose | $103,500 |
| Brookstone Schools Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $81,500 |
| Appalachian State University Boone, NC | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Christ School Arden, NC | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Augustine Literacy Project Durham, NC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Wingate University Wingate, NC | General Purpose | $45,150 |
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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 | $27,051,280 | $4,607,056 | $2,329,412 | $1,519,777 | 38 | $2,151,934 | $4,448,418 | $1,708,854 |
| 2023 | $24,738,001 | $839,154 | $2,444,783 | $1,645,256 | 42 | $2,273,593 | $663,981 | $1,652,788 |
| 2022 | $26,479,789 | $536,900 | $1,971,206 | $1,122,592 | 47 | $1,751,502 | $385,720 | $1,721,001 |
| 2021 | $27,892,736 | $3,570,503 | $2,327,587 | $1,597,000 | 42 | $2,161,743 | $3,414,738 | $1,921,120 |
| 2020 | $26,797,896 | $1,049,340 | $2,608,119 | $1,876,273 | 43 | — | $910,481 | $1,727,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
The foundation’s mission is “Preparing children for life through literacy.” Its guiding principles emphasize strong early-grade education and reading proficiency, and its website describes support for collaborative, innovative education initiatives.
Its 2024 grantees included schools, universities, and other organizations. For example, Summit Charter School describes its mission as operating a North Carolina public charter school. Appalachian State University Foundation says it supports the university’s students, faculty, staff, and community. Christ School says its mission is to educate boys of good character for college achievement and productive citizenship. The Animal Medical Center describes its work as providing animal care and advancing veterinary medicine through research and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,519,777. Grants ranged from $127 to $516,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grants generally identify their purpose as “general purpose.” The largest awards included $516,500 to UNC Charlotte, $165,000 to Summit Charter School, $150,000 to NYU Langone Medical Center, $103,500 to Davie County Schools, and $81,500 to Brookstone Schools.
Other 2024 recipients included Appalachian State University and Christ School, each receiving $75,000; Animal Medical Center, which received $50,000; and Wingate University, which received $45,150.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry C. Colbourne as president and director; Marianne C. Mebane as chairperson and director; Paul H. Livingston Jr. as secretary and director; Susan Domanski as assistant secretary; and William Mebane as director.
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Larry C. Colbourne, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry C. Colbourne
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Marianne C. Mebane
Chairperson & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul H. Livingston Jr.
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
William Mebane
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Susan Domanski
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dennis Quaintance (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 2023
- Former: Donald C. McMillion (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Hank Hagey (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary E. Rittling (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ronald E. Blaylock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John A. Hilton Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: John C. Lathrop (2020) — Director
- Former: R. Roger Berrier Jr. (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 $211K, to Larry C Colbourne (President & Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 42 grants.
What is Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $39,994, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mocksville, NC (7 grants), Charlotte, NC (3 grants), Cashiers, NC (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UNC Charlotte ($516,500), Summit Charter School ($165,000) and NYU Langone Medical Center ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc?
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc reported $27.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is “Preparing children for life through literacy.” Its guiding principles emphasize strong early-grade education and reading proficiency, and its website describes support for collaborative, innovative education initiatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1853390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mebane Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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