North Carolina State Grange
North Carolina State Grange is a private foundation based in Statesville, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants for disaster relief and scholarships, while the Grange’s website describes programs supporting education, local Grange projects, fundraising, and agricultural land conservation.
North Carolina State Grange at a glance
In short: North Carolina State Grange gave $46K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,500
- +468.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $34,884
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to North Carolina State Grange
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The website provides applications for specific programs, with requirements that vary by program. The community project application is reviewed by a committee and requires a project description; applicants must also submit a written completion report. The fundraiser matching application requires documentation of net funds raised and the local Grange treasurer’s signature.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1734 Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville, NC 28625
Phone: (704) 878-0000
Website: https://www.ncgrange.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Carolina State Grange funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Turf Mountain Sod ($10K). Together the top 5 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina. The website describes conservation programs for North Carolina landowners, counties, and conservation organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How North Carolina State Grange gives
- Giving grew 177% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turf Mountain Sod Hendersonville, NC | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
| Randy Hicks Farm Lenoir, NC | Disaster Relier | $7,000 |
| Jones Farm LLC Boomer, NC | Disaster Relief | $7,000 |
| Elizabeth Enloe Hendersonville, NC | Disaster Relief | $7,000 |
| Chris Peacock Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $6,500 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
Ready to take the next step with North Carolina State Grange?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,884 | $57,454 | $45,500 | $45,500 | 13 | $45,500 | $1,353 |
| 2023 | $22,930 | $4,603 | $8,500 | $8,000 | 8 | $8,500 | $1,215 |
| 2022 | $26,827 | $6,122 | $16,850 | $16,850 | 14 | $16,850 | $1,669 |
| 2021 | $37,555 | $52,826 | $16,875 | $16,400 | 15 | $16,875 | $1,600 |
| 2020 | $1,604 | — | $440 | — | — | — | $90 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Carolina State Grange reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 stated purposes include promoting agricultural education and research, supporting rural community improvement and conservation, and fostering education, leadership, and self-reliance among youth. Its website describes grant opportunities for local Grange projects and fundraising, educational expenses, and conservation activities involving farmland.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing reports 13 grants totaling $45,500. Grant sizes ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $10,000 to TURF MOUNTAIN SOD for disaster relief; $7,000 each to RANDY HICKS FARM, JONES FARM LLC, and ELIZABETH ENLOE for disaster relief; and $6,500 to CHRIS PEACOCK for disaster relief. The filing also lists scholarships of $1,000 each to seven individuals.
The website describes several program-specific opportunities. Educational grants to help families with school-age children are available for up to $250 per application. Its community service grant page describes assistance of up to $5,000 for Grange projects; a project application form says requests cannot exceed $1,000 per member of the applying Grange and that a committee reviews applications. For the 2025–2026 fundraiser matching program, local Granges could seek a match of net funds raised, up to an annual maximum of $10,000, with financial documentation and the Grange treasurer’s signature required. That cycle covers funds raised October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The website also describes conservation grants for eligible county agencies and conservation organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Allen as chairman; Julia Stack as treasurer; Barden Culbreth as secretary; and Jimmy Gentry and Melanie Hudson as directors.
North Carolina State Grange is led by David Allen, Chairman on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Allen
Chairman
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jimmy Gentry
Director
Chairman → Presdient, 2021
Presdient → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melanie Hudson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Julia Stack
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barden Culbreth
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deborah P. Welch (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Cayton (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Ned Hudson (2020) — Vice Chairman
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.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina State Grange
How much does North Carolina State Grange give each year?
North Carolina State Grange gave $46K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 8 grants.
What is North Carolina State Grange's typical grant size?
North Carolina State Grange's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Carolina State Grange give grants?
North Carolina State Grange gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hendersonville, NC (2 grants).
Does North Carolina State Grange give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on North Carolina State Grange's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants) and "Disaster Relief" (4 grants).
Who are North Carolina State Grange's largest grantees?
North Carolina State Grange's largest 2024 grantees include Turf Mountain Sod ($10,000), Randy Hicks Farm ($7,000) and Jones Farm LLC ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Carolina State Grange?
North Carolina State Grange reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does North Carolina State Grange fund?
The foundation’s stated purposes include promoting agricultural education and research, supporting rural community improvement and conservation, and fostering education, leadership, and self-reliance among youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Carolina State Grange?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is North Carolina State Grange's EIN?
North Carolina State Grange's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2125884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does North Carolina State Grange 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in North Carolina State Grange's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in North Carolina
State Employees Credit Union Foundation
Raleigh, NC
The foundation funds capital projects, regional or statewide programs, and organizational capacity building that strengthen North Carolina communities; it favors projects with broad or replicable impact and does not fund operating budgets or shortfalls. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,250 to $1 million, with a median of $2,500. Applications are accepted at any time and typically reviewed semiannually.
Assets
$61.0M
Grants
1,806
Total Given
$17.4M
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC
Foundation For The Carolinas funds education and youth development, environmental and wildlife work, health and human services, and animal welfare, with a reported median grant of $25,000 in 2024. Its competitive programs focus on Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the Carolinas, and specific local communities, while donor-advised funds may support eligible nonprofits more broadly; it accepts applications for some competitive grants, but most grants are recommended by fund advisors and have no application process.
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
1,605
Total Given
$609.1M
Dogwood Health Trust
Asheville, NC
Dogwood Health Trust funds work in housing, education, economic opportunity, and health and wellness that improves wellbeing in Western North Carolina, including its 18 counties and the Qualla Boundary. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $21 million, with a median of $37,500; application requirements vary by funding opportunity.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
835
Total Given
$148.2M
The Winston-Salem Foundation
Winston-Salem, NC
The Winston-Salem Foundation funds charitable organizations serving Forsyth County, North Carolina, across areas including education, housing, economic opportunity, civic engagement, arts, health, and human services. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000; specific programs offer grants ranging from small grants of up to $2,000 to capital grants of up to $100,000. The profile describes application-based programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$630.1M
Grants
823
Total Given
$90.4M
North Carolina Community Foundation Inc
Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina Community Foundation supports charitable organizations and community programs in areas such as human services, education, youth development, health, food and nutrition, and the arts. Its typical grant was $15,000 in 2025; it serves communities statewide, with an emphasis on rural North Carolina, and accepts applications through specific affiliate, giving-circle, and other grant programs.
Assets
$569.1M
Grants
732
Total Given
$30.6M
Triangle Community Foundation Inc
Durham, NC
The foundation supports nonprofits in cultural arts, education and youth, nonprofit capacity building, and sustainable communities, with grants also benefiting fields such as health, conservation, and human services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000 and ranged from about $5,000 to $1.39 million; it primarily serves Durham, Orange, Wake, and Chatham Counties in North Carolina. It accepts applications for competitive discretionary programs during open grant cycles; donor-advised fund grants are also made.
Assets
$335.8M
Grants
599
Total Given
$26.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from North Carolina State Grange's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
North Carolina State Grange down — hundreds of funders to go?