Stephen Knight Pond Foundation
The Stephen Knight Pond Foundation is a private foundation based in Greensboro, North Carolina. It made 10 grants totaling $561,750 in 2024, with its largest grants going to organizations in High Point, North Carolina.
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen Knight Pond Foundation gave $562K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $561,750
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,175
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,308,956
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stephen Knight Pond Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10858, Greensboro, NC 27404-0858
Phone: (336) 294-9430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen Knight Pond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc ($345K). Together the top 9 received $562K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 60 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 6% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Ohio. The reported state shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stephen Knight Pond Foundation gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $270K (2021) to $562K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $562K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc High Point, NC | General Fund | $345,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Fund | $21,400 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Stephen Knight Pond Endowment Fund | $10,000 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| United Way of High Point NC Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont Inc High Point, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc Lenoir, NC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | Nido Quebein Scholarship Fund | $350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,308,956 | $1,057,333 | $648,916 | $561,750 | 10 | $570,840 | $1,020,183 | $312,918 |
| 2023 | $6,900,539 | $113,230 | $590,541 | $503,950 | 10 | $511,585 | $61,121 | $304,855 |
| 2022 | $7,377,850 | $-21,035 | $535,801 | $444,300 | 13 | $450,848 | $56,242 | $345,635 |
| 2021 | $7,934,686 | $2,744,057 | $365,155 | $270,350 | 7 | $275,995 | $619,604 | $371,831 |
| 2020 | $5,555,784 | $222,161 | $365,452 | $275,300 | 20 | — | $175,462 | $279,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen Knight Pond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $313K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported a range of charitable organizations, including a university, a hospice and palliative care provider, and organizations serving Naval Special Warfare members and families or supporting healthcare and medical research.
High Point University describes its mission as equipping graduates for success and significance through education that cultivates values, knowledge, mindset, and skills. Hospice of the Piedmont describes its work as providing hospice and palliative care in the Piedmont Triad. The Navy SEAL Foundation says it supports warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. Healthnetwork Foundation describes connecting members with leading healthcare providers and supporting medical education and research through partner hospitals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $561,750. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $345,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest awards were $345,000 to American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. and $150,000 to High Point University, both for general funds. Other grants included $21,400 to the Anti-Defamation League, $10,000 to Duke University for the Stephen Knight Pond Endowment Fund, and $10,000 to King Baudouin Foundation United States Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen K. Pond as president and director; Marc D. Bishop as vice president and secretary; Adam P. M. Tarleton as assistant secretary and director; and Linda Solomon as treasurer.
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation is led by Stephen K. Pond, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen K. Pond
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Pm Tarleton
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Solomon
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc D. Bishop
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Stephen Knight Pond Foundation
How much does Stephen Knight Pond Foundation give each year?
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation gave $562K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $504K across 10 grants.
What is Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $56,175, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen Knight Pond Foundation give grants?
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were High Point, NC (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Stephen Knight Pond Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Inc ($345,000), High Point University ($150,350 across 2 grants) and Anti Defamation League ($21,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen Knight Pond Foundation?
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation reported $7.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $571K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $313K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen Knight Pond Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants supported a range of charitable organizations, including a university, a hospice and palliative care provider, and organizations serving Naval Special Warfare members and families or supporting healthcare and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen Knight Pond Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's EIN?
Stephen Knight Pond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1648777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stephen Knight Pond Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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