PORCH-Durham
PORCH-Durham works in partnership with a variety of Durham county nonprofit and community based organizations to identify children and families most at risk of hunger. We provide shelf-stable foods from our monthly neighborhood food drives, fresh produce, and emergency grocery gift cards.
Key facts about PORCH-Durham
In short: PORCH-Durham gave $40K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 45-1606894
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,347
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,069
- Median grant
- $8,861
- Total assets
- $243,808
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$244K
+78.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
-6.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-6.5% YoY
How PORCH-Durham gives
- Giving fell 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About PORCH-Durham
Based on IRS filings
PORCH-Durham is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $22.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $229K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Durham & Orange Counties ($10K). Together the top 5 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Durham & Orange Counties Durham, NC | Hunger relief | $10,409 |
| Durham Housing Authority Durham, NC | Hunger relief | $10,288 |
| Durham Public Schools Durham, NC | Hunger relief | $8,861 |
| Easterseals UCP of NC & VA Raleigh, NC | Hunger relief | $5,599 |
| Discovery Charter School Bahama, NC | Hunger relief | $5,190 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $243,808 | $136,505 | $163,878 |
| Revenue | $313,848 | $183,371 | $259,149 |
| Expenses | $208,785 | $208,665 | $242,295 |
| Net Investment Income | $22 | $61 | $56 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PORCH-Durham is led by Kristen Amy Jones, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristen Amy Jones
Executive Director
Executive Director Sep-Present → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $70K (2025)
Juliellen Simpson-Vos
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2022
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karlene Fyffe-Phillips
Board Member
Board Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaneeka Moore-Lawrence
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aja Purnell-Mitchell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bart Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Burroughs
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Henderson
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendall Vanderslice
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Dones Jan-Jul
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Garcia Aug-Dec
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Moore Aug-Dec
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Gladwell Jan-Jul
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Anthony Dones (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tara Gladwell (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Scheper (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Oakley (2021–2023) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Patience Mukelabai (2022–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Heather Marstiller (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chenelle McInnis (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Beason (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mandy Murphy (2019–2021) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Meghan Brown (2019–2021) — Board Secretary
- Former: Layla Martin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jen Meldrum (2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Laura Meyers (2021) — Executive Director Jan-Jun
- Former: Venessa Diaz (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jenette Meldrum (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Lesli Garrison (2019–2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $70K, to Kristen Amy Jones (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about PORCH-Durham
How much does PORCH-Durham give each year?
PORCH-Durham gave $40K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43K across 5 grants.
What is PORCH-Durham's typical grant size?
PORCH-Durham's median grant in 2025 was $8,861, and its average grant was $8,069, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does PORCH-Durham give grants?
PORCH-Durham gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (3 grants).
Does PORCH-Durham give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on PORCH-Durham's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hunger relief" (5 grants).
Who are PORCH-Durham's largest grantees?
PORCH-Durham's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club of Durham & Orange Counties ($10,409), Durham Housing Authority ($10,288) and Durham Public Schools ($8,861), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is PORCH-Durham?
PORCH-Durham reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is PORCH-Durham?
PORCH-Durham is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Durham, NC. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2025.
What is PORCH-Durham's EIN?
PORCH-Durham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1606894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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