The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc
Our mission is to provide opportunities for our community to invest resources in the excellent work of unc rex healthcare. The core activities through which the foundation fulfills this mission include: advocacy, education, program development, fundraising, strategic partnerships and donor engagement.
The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc gave $747K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $373K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $746,611
- -7.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $373,306
- -53.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $373,306
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Rex Hospital Inc ($747K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $747K (2022) to $1.1M (2020). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $747K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital Inc Raleigh, NC | General Support | $731,385 |
| Rex Hospital Inc Raleigh, NC | Gift | $15,226 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,413,980 | $1,298,119 | $746,611 | 2 | $626,302 |
| 2021 | $7,822,343 | $2,916,084 | $1,718,268 | $807,123 | 1 | $268,121 |
| 2020 | $5,851,305 | $3,399,183 | $2,126,270 | $1,054,624 | 1 | $253,821 |
About The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $747K. Net investment income was $626K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc is led by Ernest L. Bovio Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 23 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ernest L. Bovio Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann S. Collins MD
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby T. Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catharine B. Arrowood
Director & Vice Chairman
Director → Director & Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney A. Crowder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason T. Sandner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rig S. Patel MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Burriss
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa C. Artis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David F. Mills
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin D. Howell
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin T. Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa A. Fitzpatrick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Oakes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley A. Burks MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn R Pearson MD
Director
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew K. Zukowski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin J. Mathew
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary L Park
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sylvia D. Hackett
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tate M. Bombard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten S Riggs
Vice President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan E Hooley
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: C. Howard Nye (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: A Wesley Burks MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter D Hans (2020) — Director
- Former: Steven C Lilly (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan M Sandberg (2020) — Former Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc
How much does The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc gave $747K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $807K across 1 grant.
Where does The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc operate?
The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rex Healthcare Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6052117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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