Spruce Pine Main Street Inc
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc is a public charity based in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Formed in 1986, it supports beautification and preservation of the historic downtown area to promote business and tourism.
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc at a glance
In short: Spruce Pine Main Street Inc gave $169K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $169,087
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $8,052
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $312,587
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 Spruce Pine Main Street Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 189, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-0189
Phone: (828) 765-3008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spruce Pine Main Street Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Niven Properties Inc ($16K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina. The listed recipients were in Spruce Pine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Clinic of Joshua Newtonpac Spruce Pine, NC | — | $11,430 |
| Los Garcia Inc El Ranchero Spruce Pine, NC | — | $11,430 |
| DTS Blue Ridge Java Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Treasures in the Pines Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Gem City Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Riddle Financial Solutions Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Styles Office Building LLC Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Luther Stroup Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Treehouse Mountain Realty Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
| Niven Properties Inc Spruce Pine, NC | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $312,587 | $378,792 | $401,516 | $169,087 | 21 | — |
| 2024 | $331,730 | $40,545 | $42,212 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $333,397 | $25,330 | $40,910 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $348,977 | $60,455 | $84,683 | — | — | $4,573 |
| 2021 | $520,677 | $31,226 | $37,174 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated purpose is “beautification of downtown.” Its program description on its 2024 filing specifies beautification and preservation of the historical downtown area to promote business and tourism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization gave 21 grants totaling $169,087. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $11,430, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants were $11,430 each to The Clinic of Joshua NewtonPAC and Los Garcia Inc El Ranchero, both in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to DTS Blue Ridge Java, Treasures in the Pines, Gem City, Riddle Financial Solutions, Styles Office Building LLC, Luther Stroup, Treehouse Mountain Realty, Niven Properties Inc, HEFS Restaurant, and Rentals of Spruce Pine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Morgan Wood as treasurer, Betsy Biega as vice president, Eron Thiele as president, and Jackie Rensink as secretary.
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc is led by Eron Thiele, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eron Thiele
President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Biega
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Rensink
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Morgan Wood
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Beth Byerly (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Cindy Lindsey (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Niven (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Zan Sistare (2021–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Spruce Pine Main Street Inc
How much does Spruce Pine Main Street Inc give each year?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc gave $169K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Spruce Pine Main Street Inc's typical grant size?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,052, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spruce Pine Main Street Inc give grants?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spruce Pine, NC (21 grants).
Who are Spruce Pine Main Street Inc's largest grantees?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Niven Properties Inc ($15,964 across 2 grants), Styles Office Building ($15,964 across 2 grants) and DTS Blue Ridge Java ($15,467 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Spruce Pine Main Street Inc?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $379K.
What does Spruce Pine Main Street Inc fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is “beautification of downtown.” Its program description on its 2024 filing specifies beautification and preservation of the historical downtown area to promote business and tourism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spruce Pine Main Street Inc?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Spruce Pine Main Street Inc's EIN?
Spruce Pine Main Street Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1534889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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