The Sentry Foundation
The Sentry Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lincolnton, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $44K.
The Sentry Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sentry Foundation gave $44K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,082
- +114.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,347
- +221.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,800
- Total assets
- $80,161
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sentry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gaston Community Foundation ($26K). Together the top 6 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sentry Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Community Foundation Gastonia, NC | General Fund | $26,000 |
| Christian Ministries Lincolnton, NC | General Fund | $6,350 |
| Asbury Academy Back Pack PRG Lincolnton, NC | Backpack Progrm for Kids | $5,750 |
| First Baptist Church Lincolnton, NC | General Fund | $3,850 |
| St Jude Children's Research Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $1,932 |
| CFO Ministries Charlotte, NC | General Fund | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,161 | $54,869 | $53,985 | $44,082 | 6 | $45,287 | — |
| 2024 | $79,277 | $9,373 | $31,847 | $20,550 | 9 | $27,110 | — |
| 2023 | $101,751 | $32,275 | $21,848 | $11,000 | 5 | $12,345 | — |
| 2022 | $91,324 | $3,992 | $38,291 | $27,400 | 6 | $29,162 | $22 |
| 2021 | $125,623 | $26,456 | $24,857 | $12,800 | 5 | $20,077 | — |
| 2020 | $124,024 | $-1,602 | $28,823 | $18,300 | 6 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sentry Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela C. Pigg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Graham R. Pigg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Obern B. Pigg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Todd E. Pigg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Trace B. Pigg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Blake T. Pigg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$750 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Graham R Pigg (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sentry Foundation
How much does The Sentry Foundation give each year?
The Sentry Foundation gave $44K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 9 grants.
What is The Sentry Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sentry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,800, and its average grant was $7,347, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sentry Foundation give grants?
The Sentry Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincolnton, NC (3 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does The Sentry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Sentry Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sentry Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sentry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gaston Community Foundation ($26,000), Christian Ministries ($6,350) and Asbury Academy Back Pack PRG ($5,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sentry Foundation?
The Sentry Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $55K.
What is The Sentry Foundation's EIN?
The Sentry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3151357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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