Telford Family Foundation Inc

WILSON, NC EIN: 58-2053506

Telford Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilson, North Carolina. Established in 1993 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation has been tax-exempt since March 1994. The foundation operates with no employees and maintains total assets of approximately $1.74 million as of 2023.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$94K

+7.6% YoY

Grant Count

40

+17.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-8.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Community Health
  • Health and Medical initiatives
  • Health and Wellness

Grantmaking

Recent grants made by the foundation include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

AlpharettaAthensAtlantaBooneBraseltonBrooksCarnesvilleChicagoClarkesvilleClaytonClevelandColtonCorneliaDuluthEastanolleeEvanstonGainesvilleGhentHaddockHagerstown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (as of December 2023)

  • Total Assets: $1,744,859
  • Total Liabilities: $0
  • Total Revenues: $30,493
  • Total Expenses: $91,161
  • Investment Income & Dividends: $48,826
  • Net Gain/Loss from Asset Sales: -$18,333

Contact Information

  • Address: 2710 Deerfield Ln N, Wilson, NC 27896-8734
  • Telephone: 252-235-7297
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$61K$123K$184K$245K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,763,206$1,744,859$1,671,441
Revenue$31,698$30,493$222,867
Expenses$97,154$91,161$105,798
Qualifying Distributions$94,400$87,750$100,050
Net Investment Income$46,971$46,051$40,330
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K46 grants202035 grants202134 grants202234 grants202340 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

TOCCOA FIRST UNITED METH…$26KTELFORDEDMONDSON CHILD A…$10KTACCOA LITTLE LEAGUE$9KGA COLLEGE STATE UNIVERS…$5KWILSON AREA HABITAT FOR …$4KRONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CH…$3KOPEN ARMS CLINIC$3KCHILDREN'S HUNGER ELIMIN…$3KLAVONIA FIRST METHODIST …$3KTRIANGLE DRESS FOR SUCCESS$3K

Grant Size Distribution

189 grants across all recorded years

189<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Toccoa First United Methodist Churc ($25,550), Telfordedmondson Child Advocacy ($10,000), Taccoa Little League ($8,900).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BRASELTON ROTARY CLUB BRASELTON, GAOPERATING$300
CAMP TOCCOA AT CURRAHEE TOCCOA, GAOPERATING$1,000
CASA OF NORTHEAST GEORGIA TOCCOA, GAOPERATING$1,000
CHATEAU ELAN MILITARY SUPPORT FOUND BRASELTON, GAOPERATING$1,500
CHILDREN'S HUNGER ELIMINATION WILSON, NCOPERATING$2,500
CLEVELAND HISTORICAL CEMETERY CLEVELAND, GAOPERATING$2,000
COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN WILSON, NCOPERATING$1,000
CURRAHEE MILITARY MUSEUM TOCCOA, GAOPERATING$250
FAITH IN RABUN COUNTY RABUN, GAOPERATING$1,000
GA COLLEGE STATE UNIVERSITY MILLEDGEVILLE, GAOPERATING$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Gordon M Telford SR is listed as associated with the foundation. Mary T Piggott is also identified in connection with the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
GORDON M TELFORD JRPRESIDENT1
MARY T PIGGOTTSECRETARY/TR1
LAURA E PIGGOTTDIRECTOR0.5
KATHRYN TELFORDDIRECTOR0.5

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has funded environmental initiatives, including the planting of white oak trees at local schools in its service area.

Telford Family Foundation Funds Planting of White Oak Trees at Local Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Telford Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical initiatives • Health and Wellness

How do I apply for a grant from Telford Family Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity & Amounts** Recent grants made by the foundation include: • Edmondson Telford Center for Children: $4,000 (Operating, 2023) • Raleigh Youth Choir: $2,000 (Operating, 2023) • WhirliDogs Training Center: $2,000 (Operating, 2023) The foundation made additional grants beyond those listed above in 2023. Typical award amounts range from $150 to $38,000. **Financial Activity** In 2023, the foundation reported: • Total revenues: $30,493 • Total expenses: $91,161 • Total giving: $94,400…

Where does Telford Family Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia, North Carolina, and Illinois.

What size grants does Telford Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Telford Family Foundation Inc awarded 40 grants totaling $94K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Telford Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Telford Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2053506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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