Reidsville Area Foundation
The Reidsville Area Foundation is a private foundation based in Reidsville, North Carolina. It describes itself as a private, health legacy foundation pursuing a vision of a thriving Rockingham County through grantmaking and community partnerships.
Reidsville Area Foundation at a glance
In short: Reidsville Area Foundation gave $1.2M across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in North Carolina. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,205,937
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,926
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $41,756,870
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (23 of 54, 2025)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reidsville Area Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The grant-program information describes online applications, while the foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- Applications should be received by the first day of the month for consideration in the current cycle; one exception is noted but not specified.
- Deadline
- Applications should be received by the first day of the month for consideration in the current cycle; one exception is…
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 S Scales Street, Reidsville, NC 27320
Phone: (336) 634-1669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Reidsville Area Foundation
Who Reidsville Area Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reidsville Senior High School ($282K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 301 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant-program description identifies Rockingham County as its focus. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Reidsville Area Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 54 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 $1.2M (2025) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reidsville Senior High School Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $281,765 |
| Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $150,250 |
| The New Reidsville Housing Authority Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $120,500 |
| Rockingham County Schools - Curriculum & Instruction Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $118,443 |
| NC One Hundred Strong Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $102,300 |
| Dan River Basin Association Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $80,300 |
| Carolina College Advising Corps Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $60,000 |
| Rockingham County Education Foundation Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $54,878 |
| UNC Rockingham Health Care Inc Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $54,202 |
| Piedmont Conservation Council Reidsville, NC | Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization | $24,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,756,870 | $2,971,619 | $2,160,782 | $1,205,937 | 55 | $1,838,424 | $2,779,446 | $1,885,666 |
| 2024 | $39,811,898 | $2,889,842 | $2,040,992 | $1,314,909 | 68 | $1,728,671 | $2,660,912 | $1,778,572 |
| 2023 | $35,267,391 | $2,283,324 | $2,371,363 | $1,543,978 | 60 | $1,949,001 | $2,204,328 | $1,701,153 |
| 2022 | $33,823,448 | $3,563,791 | $2,074,509 | $1,478,176 | 54 | $1,839,045 | $3,305,022 | $1,899,033 |
| 2021 | $40,875,710 | $2,175,610 | $1,895,941 | $1,296,947 | 64 | — | $1,967,707 | $1,907,189 |
| 2020 | $35,889,367 | $2,212,174 | $1,916,033 | $1,311,109 | 56 | — | $1,950,823 | $1,654,286 |
| 2019 | $35,673,422 | $2,527,808 | $1,909,730 | $1,300,849 | 45 | — | $2,257,552 | $1,650,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reidsville Area Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is a thriving Rockingham County. Its grantmaking supports transformative initiatives and strategic projects in early childhood and public education, health and wellness, and community development. Its grant-program description identifies public charities, government units, and institutions as eligible applicants.
Grantees’ missions illustrate the kinds of work represented in its 2025 awards. The Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives says it preserves the heritage and history of Rockingham County; UNC Rockingham Health Care says it provides support services for hospitals and patients; and Piedmont Conservation Council says it protects and preserves the natural environment while enriching community life. Sharon Community Outreach Corporation describes its aim as helping Western Rockingham County residents thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $1,205,937. Awards ranged from $250 to $281,765, with a median of $3,000. Its largest listed grants included $281,765 to Reidsville Senior High School, $150,250 to the Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives, $120,500 to the New Reidsville Housing Authority, $118,443 to Rockingham County Schools – Curriculum & Instruction, and $102,300 to NC One Hundred Strong. The listed purposes for these grants were to support the recipients’ charitable missions.
The foundation’s grant-program information says applications are accepted online at any time and should be received by the first day of the month to be considered in the current cycle, with one exception. It does not specify the exception or application materials in the available program description. The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Tiffany Morris as director and chair; Kirk Smith as director and vice chair; Nadine Jansen as director and secretary; and Dr. Lafayette Judkins as director and treasurer. Other listed directors are Belinda Foster, David French, Armenous Adams, Erselle Young, and Amanda Loye. Dawn Charaba is listed as executive director.
Reidsville Area Foundation is led by Dawn Charaba, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Charaba
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $125K (2025)
Tiffany Morris
Director & Chair
Vice Chair → Director & Vice Chair, 2021
Director & Vice Chair → Director & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Belinda Foster
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Burston
Director
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2021
Director & Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David French
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Smith
Director & Vice Chair
Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2021
Director & Treasurer → Director & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lafayette Judkins
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Jansen
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Armenous Adams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erselle Young
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Loye
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robbie Citty
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doneka Dillard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Cheri Barrett (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sam Lindsey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marivette Baez (2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Willis (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Penny (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lee Niegelsky (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ed Wilson (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Nixon (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Jonathan Craig (2019) — Director
- Former: Ken Norman (2019) — Chair
- Former: Mary Shepherd (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Skip Balsley (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Wayne Keeling (2019) — Director
- Former: Wendy Walker (2019) — Director
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 $125K, to Dawn Charaba (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Reidsville Area Foundation
How much does Reidsville Area Foundation give each year?
Reidsville Area Foundation gave $1.2M across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 68 grants.
What is Reidsville Area Foundation's typical grant size?
Reidsville Area Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $21,926, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reidsville Area Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does Reidsville Area Foundation give grants?
Reidsville Area Foundation 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 Reidsville, NC (55 grants).
Does Reidsville Area Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Reidsville Area Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Charitable Mission of the Recipient Organization" (55 grants).
Who are Reidsville Area Foundation's largest grantees?
Reidsville Area Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Reidsville Senior High School ($281,765), Rockingham County Historical Society Museum and Archives ($150,250) and The New Reidsville Housing Authority ($120,750 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Reidsville Area Foundation?
Reidsville Area Foundation reported $41.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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.
What does Reidsville Area Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is a thriving Rockingham County. Its grantmaking supports transformative initiatives and strategic projects in early childhood and public education, health and wellness, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reidsville Area Foundation?
The grant-program information describes online applications, while the foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Reidsville Area Foundation's EIN?
Reidsville Area Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2255809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Reidsville Area Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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