The George W Henderson III
The George W Henderson III is a private foundation, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $586K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $20K.
The George W Henderson III at a glance
In short: The George W Henderson III gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- -26.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $585,822
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The George W Henderson III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNC Children's Hospital ($20K). Together the top 5 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The George W Henderson III gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $33K (2020) to $61K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Children's Hospital Chapel Hill, NC | Family Time Cameras | $20,000 |
| UNC-Dean's Excellence Fund Chapel Hill, NC | General Purpose Support | $10,000 |
| UNC Ch Foundation Chapel Hill, NC | Blue Sky Scholars | $5,000 |
| Roaring Gap Foundation Roaring Gap, NC | General Purpose Support | $5,000 |
| Pine Tree Scotty Foundation Boynton Beach, FL | General Purpose Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $585,822 | $10,626 | $52,203 | $45,000 | 5 | $45,000 | $20,281 | $41,544 |
| 2023 | $627,399 | $16,850 | $65,315 | $60,800 | 7 | $60,800 | $21,233 | $37,694 |
| 2022 | $675,320 | $21,794 | $65,621 | $61,000 | 6 | $61,000 | $5,385 | $39,699 |
| 2021 | $718,375 | $6,373 | $57,754 | $52,800 | 7 | $52,800 | $1,130 | $42,872 |
| 2020 | $769,378 | $1,075,784 | $35,819 | $33,300 | 4 | — | $503,392 | $21,707 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George W Henderson III reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George W Henderson III is led by George W. Henderson IV, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George W. Henderson IV
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie Henderson Molster
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George W. Henderson III (2020) — President & Treasurer
- Former: Lindsay C. Henderson (2020) — Vice President & Secretary
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 The George W Henderson III
How much does The George W Henderson III give each year?
The George W Henderson III gave $45K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 7 grants.
What is The George W Henderson III's typical grant size?
The George W Henderson III's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The George W Henderson III give grants?
The George W Henderson III gives mostly in North Carolina: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants).
Does The George W Henderson III give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The George W Henderson III's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The George W Henderson III's largest grantees?
The George W Henderson III's largest 2024 grantees include UNC Children's Hospital ($20,000), UNC-Dean's Excellence Fund ($10,000) and UNC Ch Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The George W Henderson III?
The George W Henderson III reported $586K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The George W Henderson III's EIN?
The George W Henderson III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1993026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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