NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
NC Foundation for Soil and Water is a Form 990 public charity based in Greensboro, North Carolina. It supports conservation in North Carolina through direct programming and grantmaking, with work focused on environmental improvement, public education, and building conservation capacity.
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc at a glance
In short: NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc gave $577K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $576,896
- +5563.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +2500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,188
- +117.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,195
- Total assets
- $6,108,536
- +70.2% 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.
How to apply to NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 Sunset Drive 202, Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone: (919) 510-4599
Website: https://ncsoilwater.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
Advancing Community-Led Agricultural Resilience in Eastern NC
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Agriculture Resilience: Carbon Farm Planning
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Agriculture Resilience: Flood Mitigation through Conservation
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District ($52K). Together the top 10 received $362K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated work and the listed 2024 grants focus on North Carolina. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc gives
- Giving grew 492% 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 $10K (2023) to $577K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $577K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District Fayetteville, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $52,121 |
| Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District Wilkesboro, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $51,047 |
| Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District Lillington, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $44,304 |
| Davie Soil and Water Conservation District Mocksville, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $34,500 |
| County of Anson Wadesboro, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $34,100 |
| Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District Sparta, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $32,488 |
| Caldwell Soil and Water Conservation District Lenoir, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $30,400 |
| Granville Soil and Water Conservation District Oxford, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $29,550 |
| Johnston Soil and Water Conservation District Smithfiled, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $27,000 |
| Cherokee Soil and Water Conservation District Murphy, NC | Building Conservation Capacity | $26,550 |
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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 | $6,108,536 | $1,402,615 | $1,188,772 | $576,896 | 26 | $119,110 |
| 2023 | $3,589,875 | $480,077 | $395,302 | $10,186 | 1 | $161,137 |
| 2022 | $3,177,262 | $786,139 | $767,090 | $479,316 | 6 | $35,766 |
| 2021 | $2,138,072 | $456,911 | $369,921 | $97,387 | 5 | $64,743 |
| 2020 | $2,051,231 | $456,915 | $450,245 | $115,519 | 4 | $54,248 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to promote, protect, and improve North Carolina’s soil and water resources in support of economic growth and stewardship of the natural environment. Its three stated priorities are improving the environment, educating citizens, and building conservation capacity.
The Foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for conservation districts and their statewide association. It reports grants for building conservation capacity, as well as programs involving conservation practices on working lands, animal-waste conversion, scholarships, soil health, environmental education, equipment, and agricultural tools. Its website also lists programs in areas including conservation leadership, mobile soils education, outdoor learning, flood mitigation, carbon farm planning, and livestock waste management.
Grantmaking
The listed grants went to North Carolina recipients. The largest awards included:
The Foundation also operates a Careers in Conservation Scholarship for eligible North Carolina residents attending or planning to attend a North Carolina college or university in a related field. The scholarship supports students directly; it is not a grant program for outside organizations. The Foundation’s program information describes awards of up to $1,000 per year, renewable subject to academic progress. The program listing gives February 28, 2027 as the deadline for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jimmy Gentry as president and chair; Jay Darden as vice president; Barbara Bleiweis as secretary; and Evan Kleinhans as treasurer. It also lists Alton Thompson, Chad Puryear, Chester Lowder, Chris Hughes, George Teague, and Herbert Rouse as members.
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc is led by Amanda Egdorf-Sand, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 21 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Egdorf-Sand
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$49K (2021) → $77K (2024)
Jimmy Gentry
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alton Thompson
Member
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chester Lowder
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hughes
Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Kleinhans
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert Rouse
Member
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Darden
Vice President
Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Rouse
Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neill Westerbeek
Member
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Harding
Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Troxler
Member
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Gross
Member
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bleiweis
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Puryear
Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Teague
Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Lamb
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hatcher
Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy Lee Lindsey
Member
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karolen Bowman
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Billy Kilpatrick
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Don Butler (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Myles Payne (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Bill Yarborough (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Blount Knowles (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: David Corum (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Tom Bowman (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Vance Dalton (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Hogan (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Deborah Johnson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Manly Wilder (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Michelle Lovejoy (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Andy Curliss (2020) — Member
- Former: Samuel Green Jr. (2020) — Member
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 $77K, to Amanda Egdorf-Sand (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc
How much does NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc give each year?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc gave $577K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's typical grant size?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,195, and its average grant was $22,188, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc give grants?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Building Conservation Capacity" (26 grants).
Who are NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's largest grantees?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District ($52,121), Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District ($51,047) and Harnett Soil and Water Conservation District ($44,304), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to promote, protect, and improve North Carolina’s soil and water resources in support of economic growth and stewardship of the natural environment. Its three stated priorities are improving the environment, educating citizens, and building conservation capacity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ncsoilwater.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's EIN?
NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2158494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 September 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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