Peggy a Triplett Foundation
Peggy a Triplett Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $60K.
Peggy a Triplett Foundation at a glance
In short: Peggy a Triplett Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $1.7M), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,652,978
- +950.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,652,978
- +950.2% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,652,978
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Peggy a Triplett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Lower Cape Fear Hospice ($1.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2019) to $1.7M (2020). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Cape Fear Hospice Wilmington, NC | Support of Hospice Program | $1,652,978 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-43,869 | $1,745,231 | $1,652,978 | 1 | $60,411 | $58,338 |
| 2019 | $1,789,100 | $95,390 | $348,422 | $157,392 | 1 | $90,565 | $88,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peggy a Triplett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peggy a Triplett Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
William A. Vestal
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $5K (2020)
Michael C. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $5K, to William a Vestal (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Peggy a Triplett Foundation
How much does Peggy a Triplett Foundation give each year?
Peggy a Triplett Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $157K across 1 grant.
Where does Peggy a Triplett Foundation operate?
Peggy a Triplett Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
How much is Peggy a Triplett Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Peggy a Triplett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Peggy a Triplett Foundation's EIN?
Peggy a Triplett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6276685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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