Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC
The Ministering Circle is committed to supporting projects and programs which promote the health and wellness of those in Wilmington and the surrounding community.
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC at a glance
In short: Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC gave $93K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,250
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,656
- -17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $1,921,404
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harrelson Center & Help Hub ($35K). Together the top 8 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC gives
- Giving fell 57% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2025) to $215K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harrelson Center & Help Hub Wilmington, NC | Operating support | $35,250 |
| Childrens Cancer Partners Spartanburg, SC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Eden Village Wilmington, NC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of the LCF Wilmington, NC | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Bread for Life Senior Pantry Wilmington, NC | Operating support | $8,000 |
| Carousel Center Wilmington, NC | Operating support | $8,000 |
| Cape Fear CC Fdn Wilmington, NC | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Uncw Wilmington, NC | Scholarships | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,921,404 | $202,619 | $147,260 | $93,250 | 8 | $97,544 |
| 2024 | $1,733,997 | $181,001 | $156,038 | $99,148 | 7 | $86,022 |
| 2023 | $1,623,166 | $115,277 | $137,914 | $100,000 | 7 | $32,262 |
| 2022 | $1,476,439 | $201,712 | $241,825 | $215,440 | 5 | $51,509 |
| 2021 | $1,863,820 | $177,027 | $157,283 | $124,600 | 7 | $102,683 |
| 2020 | $1,752,346 | $157,998 | $144,032 | $114,500 | 6 | $77,738 |
| 2019 | $1,617,159 | $148,798 | $182,166 | $166,772 | 8 | $72,932 |
About Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC
Based on IRS filings
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC is a public charity, based in Wilmington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $98K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC is led by Virginia Wessell, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia Wessell
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Murchison
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Halligan
Rec. Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Mayo
Corr. Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Robison
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Holly Bullard (2019–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jan Wessell (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Margo Miars (2019–2023) — Corr. Secretary
- Former: Suzanne Coleman (2021–2023) — Rec. Secretary
- Former: Anne Gore (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Ginger Wessell (2019–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC
How much does Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC give each year?
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC gave $93K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $99K across 7 grants.
What is Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's typical grant size?
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $11,656, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC give grants?
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC gives mostly in North Carolina: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (7 grants).
Does Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's largest grantees?
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's largest 2025 grantees include Harrelson Center & Help Hub ($35,250), Childrens Cancer Partners ($10,000) and Eden Village ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC?
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's EIN?
Ministering Circle of Wilmington NC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1479685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
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