Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morganton, North Carolina. It made 15 grants totaling $17,500 in 2023, including scholarships and contributions to organizations.
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc gave $18K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. 7% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $17,500
- -7.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,167
- +22.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $312,995
- +8.2% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the foundation as the contact and calls for completed scholarship application information and references. The stated eligibility restriction is that applicants must be Burke County high school graduates attending an accredited college or university; scholarships are paid directly to the school.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 each year. The April 1, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- April 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Morganton Womans Club Foundation In
Mailing address: PO Box 1724, Morganton, NC 28680
Phone: (828) 437-2520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Western Carolina University ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in North Carolina. The filing also describes the foundation’s contributions as supporting 501(c)(3) organizations in the Morganton community.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $893. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $200 repeat.
- 80% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−13%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $21K (2021). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Options Inc Morganton, NC | Contribution | $400 |
| Burke United Christian Ministries Morganton, NC | Contribution | $300 |
| Good Samaritan Clinic Nebo, NC | Contribution | $300 |
| Boys and Girls Home of NC Lake Waccamaw, NC | Contribution | $250 |
| Morganton Fraternal Order of Police Morganton, NC | Food Baskets for Poor | $200 |
| South Mountain Childrens Home Boone, NC | Contribution | $200 |
| J Iverson Riddle Developmental Ctr Morganton, NC | Contribution | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $312,995 | $30,003 | $19,671 | $17,500 | 15 | $19,671 | $14,872 | $13,904 |
| 2022 | $289,205 | $26,320 | $21,702 | $18,990 | 20 | $281,099 | $768 | $13,784 |
| 2021 | $359,745 | $31,764 | $23,443 | $20,510 | 26 | $352,123 | $12,738 | $16,769 |
| 2020 | $347,235 | $42,590 | $23,634 | $20,130 | 21 | — | $21,575 | $13,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2023 — 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 filing describes its direct charitable activities as making contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Morganton community and sponsoring a Law Enforcement Officer of the Month program that recognizes local law officers and raises community awareness of their contributions.
Its 2023 grants included scholarships to Western Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, and an individual recipient Community College. Other contributions went to organizations whose stated missions cover a range of services: Good Samaritan Clinic says it provides free medical care, medications, and pastoral support to eligible Burke County residents; Burke United Christian Ministries says it works to meet essential needs among people living in poverty or experiencing homelessness; and Options Inc says it provides support, information, and advocacy to crime victims. Habitat for Humanity says it partners with people in need to build affordable housing, while Assure the Future says it works to enhance educational opportunities for people with disabilities and advance research-based practices among professionals.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $17,500. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $200. Its three largest grants were $5,000 scholarships to Western Carolina University, UNC Charlotte, and an individual recipient Community College. Other reported grants included $400 to Options Inc; $300 each to Burke United Christian Ministries and Good Samaritan Clinic; and $200 each to Habitat for Humanity, the Morganton Fraternal Order of Police for food baskets for poor people, and several other organizations.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For scholarship applications, the filing lists completed scholarship application information and references as the required materials. Applicants must be Burke County high school graduates attending an accredited college or university, and scholarships are paid directly to the school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lonna Wilson as secretary, Marsha Riddle as president, Mabel Lowman as vice president, and Connie Ledford as treasurer.
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc is led by Marsha Riddle, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Marsha Riddle
President
1st Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Ledford
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonna Wilson
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mabel Lowman
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ellie Abele (2020–2021) — Corresponding Secretary
- Former: June Hollingsworthh (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sue Taylor (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Lana Wilson (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc
How much does Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc give each year?
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc gave $18K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $19K across 20 grants.
What is Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $200, and its average grant was $1,167, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc give grants?
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morganton, NC (9 grants).
Does Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (11 grants) and "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Western Carolina University ($5,000), UNC Charlotte ($5,000) and Options Inc ($400), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc?
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc reported $313K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activities as making contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Morganton community and sponsoring a Law Enforcement Officer of the Month program that recognizes local law officers and raises community awareness of their contributions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc?
The filing lists the foundation as the contact and calls for completed scholarship application information and references. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's EIN?
Morganton Womans Club Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1442785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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