The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in High Point, North Carolina. It made 14 grants totaling $151,042 in 2024 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation gave $151K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in North Carolina. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,042
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,789
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,867,968
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2024, High Point, NC 27261
Phone: (336) 882-6806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater High Point ($52K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 71 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 17% to recipients in Virginia, and 7% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2022) to $151K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater High Point Charlotte, NC | Develop community resources and partnership that support a broad array of critical health and human service needs in the community. | $52,292 |
| Roc Solid Foundation Chesapeake, VA | Program support to fund research into cancer and assist children diagnosed with cancer. | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater HP High Point, NC | Program Support | $20,650 |
| Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center High Point, NC | To support therapeutic riding programs for those with physical, social, physiological and intellectual disabilities. | $10,000 |
| YMCA of High Point High Point, NC | To put christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Hurricane Helene North Carolina Support | $10,000 |
| High Point Regional Health Foundation Winston-Salem, NC | Family first campaign, which will assist in the modernization and renovation of the esther r. Culp women's center | $10,000 |
| Go Far High Point, NC | Program support to combat childhood obesity and provide a comprehensive fitness program to children of all abilities. | $5,000 |
| JDRF Greensboro, NC | To accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type I diabetes. | $2,100 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont High Point, NC | Empowering and enriching the lives of individuals and families in the community. | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,867,968 | $253,305 | $186,142 | $151,042 | 14 | $151,042 | $53,046 | $95,184 |
| 2023 | $1,879,835 | $488,428 | $149,178 | $123,568 | 11 | $123,568 | $22,818 | $79,145 |
| 2022 | $1,540,585 | $213,055 | $132,618 | $107,388 | 12 | $107,388 | $19,537 | $78,361 |
| 2021 | $1,619,529 | $632,405 | $147,599 | $122,373 | 11 | $122,373 | $289,684 | $60,421 |
| 2020 | $1,294,302 | $442,219 | $117,275 | $108,950 | 23 | — | $23,894 | $42,012 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including community resources, cancer support, youth programs, therapeutic riding, health care, and hospice and palliative care. For example, United Way of Greater High Point describes its mission as bringing together people, resources, and funding to build strong communities and help children, families, and neighborhoods thrive. ROC Solid Foundation says it builds hope for children and families fighting cancer, while GO FAR says it empowers children to make sustainable healthy lifestyle choices.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $151,042. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $52,292, with a median grant of $7,500.
The largest grants included $52,292 to United Way of Greater High Point for community health and human service resources and partnerships; $25,000 to ROC Solid Foundation for cancer research and support for children diagnosed with cancer; and $20,650 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater HP for program support. Other notable awards included $10,000 each to Horsepower Therapeutic Learning Center, YMCA of High Point, American Red Cross, and High Point Regional Health Foundation.
Additional recipients included GO FAR ($5,000), JDRF ($2,100), Hospice of the Piedmont ($2,000), Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma ($1,000), and Community Clinic of High Point ($1,000). Hospice of the Piedmont describes its work as providing hospice and palliative care in the Piedmont Triad; Community Clinic of High Point says it provides acute care and chronic disease management to eligible uninsured adults in its service area.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H Dean Sink as president, Carl F Mickey Jr as vice president, and Matthew D Sink as secretary/treasurer.
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation is led by H. Dean Sink, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. Dean Sink
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl F. Mickey Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Sink
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Sink and Mickey Family Foundation
How much does The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation give each year?
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation gave $151K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 11 grants.
What is The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,789, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation give grants?
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were High Point, NC (8 grants) and Winston-Salem, NC (2 grants).
Does The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater High Point ($52,292), Roc Solid Foundation ($25,000) and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater HP ($20,650), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation?
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including community resources, cancer support, youth programs, therapeutic riding, health care, and hospice and palliative care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2155357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sink and Mickey Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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