North Carolina Watermelon
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North Carolina Watermelon at a glance
In short: North Carolina Watermelon gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $285,237
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Carolina Watermelon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NC Agricultural Foundation ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC Agricultural Foundation Raleigh, NC | Research & Extension | $20,000 |
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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 | $285,237 | $265,615 | $249,762 | $20,000 | 1 | $5,675 |
| 2024 | $269,384 | $264,826 | $257,525 | — | — | $6,340 |
| 2023 | $262,083 | $278,686 | $241,813 | — | — | $470 |
| 2022 | $225,210 | $216,153 | $184,437 | — | — | $13 |
| 2021 | $193,494 | $124,955 | $110,754 | — | — | $260 |
| 2020 | $179,293 | $227,666 | $135,354 | — | — | $5 |
About North Carolina Watermelon
Based on IRS filings
North Carolina Watermelon is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Angier, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $285K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Carolina Watermelon is led by Cathy Price Horton, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Price Horton
Executive Director
Co-Exec Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Mike Marks
President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Howell
Chairman
1st Vice President → President, 2022
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Rogers
Queen Promot
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $28K (2025)
Brent Jackson
Executive Co
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Don Small
1st Vice President
Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Floyd Taylor
Executive Co
Board Member → Executive Co, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Freddie Ellis
2nd Vice President
Board Member → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gloria Richardson
Executive Co
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob Odom
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Brake
Board Member
President → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Sharp
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joe Jones
Executive Co
Board Member → Executive Co, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Bunch
Executive Co
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Murray Patsy Tynch
Executive Co
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Brantley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tony Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rob Glover
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Frances Bunch
Executive Co
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Chris Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Bunch II
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Patrick Owens
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Billy Williamson (2020–2024) — Executive Co
- Former: Jane Lancaster (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Barry O'Brien (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie Holloman (2020–2023) — Prev Executive D
- Former: Dennis Harrell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Josh Rowe (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gordon Etheridge (2020–2022) — Executive Co
- Former: Percy Frances Bunch (2020–2022) — Executive Co
- Former: Don Hiller (2020–2021) — Executive Co
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Cathy Price Horton (Exec Directo). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Carolina Watermelon
How much does North Carolina Watermelon give each year?
North Carolina Watermelon gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is North Carolina Watermelon?
North Carolina Watermelon reported $285K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $266K.
What is North Carolina Watermelon?
North Carolina Watermelon is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Angier, NC. It holds $285K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does North Carolina Watermelon operate?
North Carolina Watermelon has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is North Carolina Watermelon's EIN?
North Carolina Watermelon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1652708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
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