Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc
Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It serves as the charitable arm of the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh and supports children and youth through grants to organizations promoting their welfare in the greater Raleigh community.
Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,095,763
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $135,939
- +91.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $102,248
- +143.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $46,010
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 12, Raleigh, NC 27602-0012
Phone: (919) 836-9200
Website: https://raleighkiwanis.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated program area is the greater Raleigh, North Carolina, community. Its stated purpose also identifies Raleigh and Wake County, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 77% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $52K (2022). In 2022 it made 22 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Together Raleigh, NC | Early childhood education for children with disabilities and mental health issues | $5,000 |
| Hope Reins Raleigh, NC | To pair kids in crisis with rescued horses and mentors to find hope and healing. | $4,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Raleigh, NC | Provides educational, therapeutic and career building programs to individuals with down syndrome, their families, and the community | $3,000 |
| The Green Chair Project Raleigh, NC | Collects donated furnishings for people transitioning from homelessness, crisis or disasters. | $3,000 |
| Triangle Family Services Raleigh, NC | Provides Safety Net for Families in Crisis | $3,000 |
| Urban Ministires of Wake County Raleigh, NC | Food Pantry for Families in Financial Crisis | $3,000 |
| Wade Edwards Foundation Raleigh, NC | Provide accessible achievement and enrichment opportunities for the high school community to pursue enduring academic, personal and career success. | $3,000 |
| Community Music School Raleigh, NC | Provide affordable music lessons and ensemble opportunities to children from low-income families | $2,700 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Triangle Morrisville, NC | Provide Mentors to Disadvantaged Youth | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Raleigh, NC | Provide access for children 6-18 years old to programs to reach their full potential | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,095,763 | $135,939 | $46,010 | — | — | — | $102,248 | — |
| 2023 | $1,018,073 | $71,014 | $50,087 | — | — | — | $42,066 | — |
| 2022 | $917,420 | $65,170 | $65,380 | $52,200 | 22 | $52,200 | $24,218 | $49,029 |
| 2021 | $1,093,363 | $103,061 | $55,847 | $42,650 | 30 | $42,650 | $57,989 | $50,074 |
| 2020 | $978,828 | $47,418 | $30,355 | $17,690 | 28 | — | $25,141 | $45,574 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance the general religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational well-being of people in Raleigh and Wake County, North Carolina, and to promote their social welfare. Its program description specifies support for children through grants to organizations that promote and advance the welfare of children and youth in the greater Raleigh community.
The 2022 grantees included organizations with varied missions. Learning Together Inc describes its work as empowering children with and without developmental delays and their families. Hope Reins describes pairing children and teens experiencing trauma with rescued horses and mentors. Other listed grantees include organizations whose stated missions address high school enrichment, family services, housing, and support for people affected by poverty.
Grantmaking
The 2022 filing reports 22 grants totaling $52,200. The 2023 and 2024 filings each report zero grants. The available information does not establish a typical grant size. Listed 2022 awards include $5,000 to Learning Together Inc, $4,000 to Hope Reins, and $3,000 each to The Green Chair Project, Triangle Family Services Inc, Wade Edwards Foundation, and Urban Ministries of Wake County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Funderburk as president and board member; Gwen Vass as vice president and director; Wes Tripp as secretary and director; and Brian Bennett as treasurer. It also lists Tanner Crawford, Martin Green, Phil Kirk, Michael Moore, Chip Winstead, and Rocky Strickland as directors.
Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc is led by Amy Funderburk, President & Board Member since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Funderburk
President & Board Member
Secretary & Board Member → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Winstead
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moore
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwen Vass
Vice President & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Kirk
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rocky Strickland
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Green
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Crawford
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Tripp
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bennett
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: George Ramsay (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: June Small (2021–2023) — President & Board Member
- Former: Marythrease Harrell (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Harry Walker III (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John McClain (2020–2022) — President & Board Member
- Former: Winston Page (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Whitley (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stacy Askew (2020–2021) — President & Board Member
- Former: William Pappas (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Buck Lattimore (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Helen Ballentine (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Yanke (2020) — President & Board 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.
Frequently asked questions about Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc
How large is Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc?
Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $136K.
What does Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to advance the general religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational well-being of people in Raleigh and Wake County, North Carolina, and to promote their social welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc?
Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check raleighkiwanis.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation’s stated program area is the greater Raleigh, North Carolina, community. Its stated purpose also identifies Raleigh and Wake County, North Carolina.
What is Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6045235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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