Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. It reported 16 grants totaling $36,800 in 2025, all to recipients in North Carolina.
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust gave $37K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,800
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,300
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $874,875
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing lists Truist Bank as the contact, says there are no specific form or material requirements, and states there are no specific restrictions or limitations on awards. The filing gives a December 31 deadline; that date is past as of September 28, 2026.
- Contact
Application contact: Truist Bank
Mailing address: 101 N 3Rd St Fl 2, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (910) 815-2782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boy Scouts of America - Cape Fear Council ($4K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2025) to $46K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America - Cape Fear Council Wilmington, NC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Friends of NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville Whiteville, NC | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts - NC Coastal Pines Columbus County Chapter Raleigh, NC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Home of NC Lake Waccamaw, NC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Church Whiteville, NC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Davidson College Library Davidson, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Southeastern Oratorio Society Whiteville, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Columbus County Arts Council Whiteville, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Chadbourn Depot Museum Chadbourn, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum Lake Waccamaw, NC | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $874,875 | $54,133 | $49,728 | $36,800 | 16 | $43,867 | $47,862 | $48,861 |
| 2024 | $870,554 | $70,543 | $58,698 | $42,500 | 22 | $49,680 | $64,584 | $50,525 |
| 2023 | $854,702 | $156,390 | $48,457 | $37,000 | 22 | $42,871 | $151,759 | $42,531 |
| 2022 | $747,012 | $83,191 | $59,982 | $45,718 | 19 | $51,789 | $76,882 | $45,881 |
| 2021 | $723,432 | $89,848 | $55,997 | $41,875 | 19 | $48,829 | $82,256 | $51,955 |
| 2020 | $689,259 | $22,548 | $57,244 | $45,000 | 28 | — | $15,854 | $45,271 |
| 2019 | $724,498 | $35,982 | $58,697 | $45,000 | 21 | — | $23,527 | $45,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $36,800. Grants ranged from $650 to $4,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $4,000 each to Boy Scouts of America - Cape Fear, Friends of NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Girl Scouts - NC Coastal Pines, and Boys and Girls Home of NC. Other listed awards included $3,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church; $2,000 each to Davidson College Library, Southeastern Oratorio Society, Columbus County Arts Council, Chadbourn Depot Museum, Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum, and Columbus County Literacy Council; and $1,500 to Lake Waccamaw Food Ministry.
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Truist Bank as trustee.
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $11K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Branch Banking AND Trust Company (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 $11K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust
How much does Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust give each year?
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust gave $37K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 22 grants.
What is Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,300, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust give grants?
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Whiteville, NC (5 grants), Lake Waccamaw, NC (3 grants), Wilmington, NC (2 grants) and Chadbourn, NC (2 grants).
Does Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Boy Scouts of America - Cape Fear Council ($4,000), Friends of NC Museum of Natural Sciences Whiteville ($4,000) and Girl Scouts - NC Coastal Pines Columbus County Chapter ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust?
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust reported $875K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's EIN?
Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6122933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ralph C Sadler Foundation Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
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