The Enchanter Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Cashiers, NC EIN: 92-3775633

The Enchanter Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cashiers, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $60,500 to charitable organizations.

Key facts about The Enchanter Foundation Inc

In short: The Enchanter Foundation Inc gave $61K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
92-3775633
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$60,500
Grants made (2025)
18
Average grant
$3,361
Median grant
$2,500
Total assets
$520,222
Primary geography
Florida (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$520K

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$61K

+505.0% YoY

Grant Count

18

+1700.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-66.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Enchanter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Enchanter Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2025 it paid out 227% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions address areas such as food access, family support, domestic violence, child welfare, and grief after infant loss. For example, MANNA FOOD BANK says its mission is to work toward ending hunger in western North Carolina, and HELPMATE says it works with its community to eliminate abuse and fear by providing safety, shelter, and support to people victimized by domestic violence. The Finley Project says it supports grieving mothers after infant loss through a holistic program.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $60,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median grant of $2,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 grants went to organizations in Florida, North Carolina, and Connecticut. By grant dollars, 53% went to Florida recipients, 26% to North Carolina recipients, and 21% to Connecticut recipients.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

AshevilleStuartWest Palm BeachAventuraCashiersDillsboroJensen BeachJupiterMiami BeachNewtownOrlandoTavernierWinter Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2023 1 grant2024 18 grants2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $61K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Sandy Hook Promise Foundation: $13KSandy Hook Promise Foundation$13KKick Off for Kids: $8KKick Off for Kids$8KHouse of Hope Inc: $5KHouse of Hope Inc$5KThe Finley Project: $4KThe Finley Project$4KOperation 300: $4KOperation 300$4KManna Food Bank Inc: $3KManna Food Bank Inc$3KEblen Charities Inc: $3KEblen Charities Inc$3KThe Comunity Table Inc: $3KThe Comunity Table Inc$3KHelpmate Inc: $3KHelpmate Inc$3KBig Brothers Big Sisters of: $3KBig Brothers Big Sisters of$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Sandy Hook Promise Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $46K.

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

19<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sandy Hook Promise Foundation Newtown, CTChartibale Donation$12,500
Kick Off for Kids Orlando, FLCharitable Donation$8,000
House of Hope Inc Stuart, FLCharitable Donation$4,500
The Finley Project Winter Park, FLCharitable Donation$3,500
Operation 300 Stuart, FLCharitable Donation$3,500
Manna Food Bank Inc Asheville, NCCharitable Donation$3,000
Eblen Charities Inc Asheville, NCCharitable Donation$3,000
The Comunity Table Inc Dillsboro, NCCharitable Donation$3,000
Helpmate Inc Asheville, NCCharitable Donation$2,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Asheville, NCChartiable Donation$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $520,222 $17,360 $64,867 $60,500 (18)
2024 $503,040 $514,360 $11,320 $10,000 (1)
2023 — $8,559 $8,559 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$520,222$503,040—
Revenue$17,360$514,360$8,559
Expenses$64,867$11,320$8,559
Qualifying Distributions$60,500$10,000—
Net Investment Income$17,360$6,220—
Distributable Amount$26,687$6,252—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists R Kelley Johnson as president and Renee M Johnson and Jodie Miller as vice presidents.

The Enchanter Foundation Inc is led by R. Kelley Johnson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • R. Kelley Johnson

    President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Jodie Miller

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

  • Renee M. Johnson

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 2327, Cashiers, NC 28717
Phone: (828) 547-0331

Frequently asked questions about The Enchanter Foundation Inc

How much does The Enchanter Foundation Inc give each year?

The Enchanter Foundation Inc gave $61K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.

What is The Enchanter Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Enchanter Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,361, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Enchanter Foundation Inc give grants?

The Enchanter Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (26%) and Connecticut (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (4 grants), Stuart, FL (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).

Does The Enchanter Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Enchanter Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (16 grants).

Who are The Enchanter Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Enchanter Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sandy Hook Promise Foundation ($12,500), Kick Off for Kids ($8,000) and House of Hope Inc ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Enchanter Foundation Inc?

The Enchanter Foundation Inc reported $520K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does The Enchanter Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated missions address areas such as food access, family support, domestic violence, child welfare, and grief after infant loss. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Enchanter Foundation Inc?

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 The Enchanter Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Enchanter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3775633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Does The Enchanter Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

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

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