Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Clemmons, an individual recipient Founded in 2004, it makes community grants and scholarships and supports programs addressing needs in the communities of Clemmons, Lewisville, and Yadkin County.
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shallow Ford Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,205,756
- +274.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +104.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,607
- +83.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $20,030,131
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Review the available opportunities and submit an application through the foundation’s online portal. The foundation says it does not accept out-of-cycle applications unless solicited on behalf of a donor advisor.
- Review Cycle
- The published October 18, 2025 deadline for the arts and programming grants is past.
- Deadline
- The published October 18, 2025 deadline for the arts and programming grants is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 567, Clemmons, NC 27012-0567
Phone: (336) 663-6794
Website: https://shallowfordfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
Lewisville-Clemmons Grants
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mary Alice Warren Community Center (Lewisville) Programming Grants
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
SFF: Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Shallow Ford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Weekends with Warriors Inc ($205K). Together the top 10 received $867K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,173), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 146 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its service area as Clemmons, Lewisville, Yadkin County, and North Davidson County. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to an individual recipient recipients: 97% to an individual recipient, 2% to an individual recipient, and 1% to Georgia. The an individual recipient award listed among the largest grants was to Hotwire Ministries Inc for hurricane relief.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shallow Ford Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $318K (2022) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weekends with Warriors Inc Wilmington, NC | Hurricane Relief | $205,000 |
| Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Parks Support | $175,000 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Cancer Research | $150,000 |
| Operation Helo Inc Maiden, NC | Hurricane Relief | $133,200 |
| Love Out Loud Winston-Salem, NC | Facility Program/Sup | $59,645 |
| Cancer Services Inc Winston-Salem, NC | Cancer Patient Suppo | $47,536 |
| Calvery Baptist Church Winston-Salem, NC | Ministry Support | $40,000 |
| Hotwire Ministries Inc Chapin, SC | Hurricane Relief | $24,000 |
| Clemmons United Methodist Church Clemmons, NC | Community Ministries | $16,800 |
| Forbush Friends Meeting Inc East Bend, NC | Ministry Support | $15,895 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,030,131 | $3,477,386 | $2,047,943 | $1,205,756 | 49 | $1,724,233 |
| 2024 | $18,155,000 | $1,850,289 | $1,008,223 | $321,600 | 24 | $986,831 |
| 2023 | $16,204,086 | $1,405,261 | $865,802 | $325,039 | 24 | $618,650 |
| 2022 | $14,996,692 | $1,795,921 | $917,685 | $318,127 | 26 | $656,278 |
| 2021 | $16,710,912 | $2,245,323 | $946,984 | $467,619 | 23 | $1,837,809 |
| 2020 | $14,151,499 | $698,730 | $721,818 | $369,041 | 11 | $293,412 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to unlock the full philanthropic potential” of the communities of Clemmons, Lewisville, and Yadkin County and to address needs and interests with charitable resources toward transformational solutions. Its described work includes grantmaking, scholarships, initiatives responding to identified needs, and a four-year career and postsecondary education access program for 11th- and 12th-grade students.
Examples of 2025 grantees reflect a range of activities. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation describes its work as fundraising for initiatives along the Parkway, including historical and cultural preservation, natural-resource protection, visitor amenities, and education and outreach. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research. Surry Community College Foundation says it provides financial assistance to students and supports faculty and staff development and the learning environment. Other recipients included organizations whose stated missions include fire protection and emergency rescue, arts and cultural programming, medical care for uninsured people, and historic preservation and public programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $1,205,756. Grant amounts ranged from $5,264 to $205,000, with a median of $9,500. The largest awards included $205,000 to Weekends with Warriors Inc for hurricane relief, $175,000 to Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation for parks support, $150,000 to The V Foundation for cancer research, and $133,200 to Operation Helo Inc for hurricane relief. Other notable awards included $59,645 to Love Out Loud for facility program support and $47,536 to Cancer Services Inc for cancer patient support.
The foundation’s website describes a Lewisville-Clemmons Community Grants opportunity for awards of up to $7,500. Its stated 2025 application cycle is past. The website also describes Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County, with awards of up to $12,000 across areas including arts and culture, community development, health and wellness, human services, and workforce development.
For the described community-grant programs, eligible applicants include qualifying nonprofits, and the Yadkin County program also allows governmental or quasi-governmental agencies. Applicants generally must have been established for at least three years and have a current charitable solicitation license; program-specific eligibility applies. The Lewisville-Clemmons program invites proposals for new projects and for expansion or continuation of impactful projects. The Yadkin County program excludes, among other things, fundraising events, capital or endowment campaigns, and activities without measurable, sustainable outcomes. The foundation’s FAQs say organizations may submit up to two project proposals per grant cycle, and grant applications are submitted through its online portal. Grantees must report on progress and outcomes as outlined in their grant agreements; reporting must be current for an organization to be eligible for additional funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandi Scannelli as CEO; Jennifer Johnson as chair; Bradley Gray as treasurer; Stacy Mayhew as secretary; Robert Sipprell Jr. as immediate past chair; and Kevin Austin, Victoria Crissman, Kim Henson, Bowen Houff, and Valerie Kiser as directors. The foundation’s website lists Emmy Corn as president and CEO and Greg Keener as program officer.
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc is led by Sandi Scannelli, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandi Scannelli
CEO
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $124K (2025)
Jennifer Johnson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Henson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Lee Willard
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Pugh
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bowen Houff
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Crissman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Austin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Kiser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sipprell Jr.
Immediate Past C
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past C, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Paul
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley O. Gray
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Mayhew
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brett Hoge (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Holly Groce (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tim W. Bell (2020–2024) — Immediate Past C
- Former: William Lawler (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Emmy Corn (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Maria Poindexter Vernon (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Robert Hinshaw (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Donald Kinney (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: John Crouch (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Combest (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Erika Mielke (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory Brewer (2020) — Immediate Past C
- Former: Mike Combest (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $124K, to Sandi Scannelli (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Shallow Ford Foundation Inc
How much does Shallow Ford Foundation Inc give each year?
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $322K across 24 grants.
What is Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $24,607, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shallow Ford Foundation Inc give grants?
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (12 grants), Yadkinville, NC (12 grants), East Bend, NC (4 grants) and Dobson, NC (3 grants).
Does Shallow Ford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Classroom Program" (6 grants), "Ministry Support" (4 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Weekends with Warriors Inc ($205,000), Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation ($175,000) and The V Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,173), which are not listed by name. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shallow Ford Foundation Inc?
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc reported $20.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Shallow Ford Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to unlock the full philanthropic potential” of the communities of Clemmons, Lewisville, and Yadkin County and to address needs and interests with charitable resources toward transformational solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shallow Ford Foundation Inc?
Review the available opportunities and submit an application through the foundation’s online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shallow Ford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3795285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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