Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $2.
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc gave $25K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $25,000
- +257.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,250
- -10.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Columbus County Parks & Recreation Dept ($20K). Together the top 4 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $50K (2020). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus County Parks & Recreation Dept Whiteville, NC | Social Welfare of Community | $20,000 |
| Men & Women United for Youth & Family Delco, NC | Social Welfare of Community | $2,000 |
| East Columbus Friends of the Public Library Riegelwood, NC | Social Welfare of Community | $2,000 |
| Wesley-Weyman Methodist Church Food Pantry Riegelwood, NC | Social Welfare of Community | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $702 | $30,106 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | $2 | $705 |
| 2022 | $31,390 | $-7,527 | $12,470 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,000 | — | $810 |
| 2021 | $49,401 | $6 | $6,397 | — | — | — | — | $3,443 |
| 2020 | $77,792 | $65,770 | $94,679 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $21,091 | $12,390 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $705 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc is led by Delaine R. Smith, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Delaine R. Smith
President
Chairman & D → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Seidner
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Beckman
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James T. McDonald III (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas A. Cleves (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc
How much does Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc gave $25K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,250, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Riegelwood, NC (2 grants).
Does Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare of Community" (4 grants).
How much is Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $705 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0712178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Other open foundation grants in Tennessee
Tennessee Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Directed Balloun Family Foundation
Henderson, NV
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including arts, education, parks, family services, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,200 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000, and were concentrated in North Carolina and Georgia. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$15.5M
Grants
65
Total Given
$620K
Pinehurst Community Foundation Inc
Pinehurst, NC
Assets
$344K
Grants
2
Total Given
$15K
Waterkeeper Alliance Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$7.0M
Grants
8
Total Given
$172K
The Marcotte Family Foundation Inc
Asheville, NC
The Marcotte Family Foundation supports work in democracy, environmental protection, arts, food access, and community services, with grants concentrated in North Carolina and also reaching organizations in Washington, DC, Virginia, and elsewhere. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,150 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
13
Total Given
$362K
Harris Family Foundation Inc
Raleigh, NC
The foundation supports charitable organizations and educational institutions, with 2025 grants ranging from $100 to $20,000 and a median grant of $3,500. It gives primarily in North Carolina, with some funding in Tennessee, and accepts no unsolicited requests, supporting only preselected organizations.
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
14
Total Given
$76K
The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc
Raleigh, NC
The Jandy Ammons Foundation supports project-based community initiatives, including wildlife and conservation, parks, education, arts, and Christian church missions, primarily in North Carolina with a preference for the Triangle. Recent grants ranged from $12,216 to $75,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter of inquiry reviewed annually.
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
17
Total Given
$577K
More similar funders
More Funders in Tennessee
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Riegelwood Community Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?