The True North Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and based in Currie, North Carolina. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$389K
+4.4% YoY
Grant Count
44
+7.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-2.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating support and colon cancer initiatives. Its grantmaking encompasses a diverse range of charitable causes including education, youth development, food security, health organizations, and community services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27 grants in 2024, with a total grant distribution of approximately $254,312 (including grants totaling $208,005 beyond the three largest grants listed).
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in North Carolina, with a concentration in the eastern and central regions of the state, including areas such as Wilmington, Raleigh, and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,505,516
- Total Revenues: $812,203
- Total Expenses: $413,233
- Total Liabilities: $195,000 (as of 2023)
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Grants and Contributions: $253,146
- Investment Income and Dividends: $220,338
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $338,719
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $1.52 million
- Total Revenues: $521,000
- Total Expenses: $382,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,505,516 | $1,515,010 | $1,290,471 |
| Revenue | $812,203 | $521,170 | $416,157 |
| Expenses | $413,233 | $382,028 | $269,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $394,990 | $373,532 | $258,742 |
| Net Investment Income | $546,329 | $265,690 | $176,473 |
| Distributable Amount | $376,338 | $382,552 | $364,512 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Amy Brown North – Listed as trustee and CPA associated with the foundation
- DeBernia Clinton North III – Listed as trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY BROWN NORTH | Trustee | 1 | — |
| DEBERNIA CLINTON NORTH III | Trustee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 18, Currie, NC 28435-0018
- Phone: 904-283-5807
- EIN: 20-4877644
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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