The Plume Family Foundation
The Plume Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tryon, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $115K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Plume Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Plume Family Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $114,800
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (90% 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 Plume Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foothills Humane Society ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (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 Plume Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 32% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $3K (2024) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Humane Society Columbus, NC | Gift for Fencing and Outdoor Dog Kennels | $1,000 |
| Church of the Holy Cross Tryon, NC | To Support General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Polk County Film Initiative Tyron, NC | In Support of the Tryon International Film Festival | $500 |
| Lanier Library Association Tryon, NC | In Support of the Annual Fund | $250 |
| P3 Animal Assistance Foundation Landrum, SC | To Support Quarterly Grant Program to Local Rescues | $250 |
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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 | $114,800 | $11,132 | $8,636 | $2,500 | 5 | $2,500 | $5,037 | $7,857 |
| 2023 | $113,504 | $8,906 | $9,514 | $4,150 | 7 | $4,150 | $2,968 | $7,124 |
| 2022 | $119,835 | $3,339 | $14,514 | $9,600 | 9 | $9,600 | — | $7,495 |
| 2021 | $127,747 | $14,290 | $14,652 | $9,700 | 7 | $9,700 | $9,338 | $8,824 |
| 2020 | $126,612 | $9,596 | $15,569 | $9,700 | 8 | — | $3,727 | $7,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Plume Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Plume Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth L. Plume
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Plume
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen K. Plume III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia W. Plume
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Plume Family Foundation
How much does The Plume Family Foundation give each year?
The Plume Family Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 7 grants.
What is The Plume Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Plume Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Plume Family Foundation give grants?
The Plume Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tryon, NC (2 grants).
Does The Plume Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Plume Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Plume Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Plume Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foothills Humane Society ($1,000), Church of the Holy Cross ($500) and Polk County Film Initiative ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Plume Family Foundation?
The Plume Family Foundation reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Plume Family Foundation's EIN?
The Plume Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2098080. 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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