The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Spring Lake, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $392K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $100K.
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville at a glance
In short: The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,700
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,900
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $392,014
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (72% 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 Unknown Angel of Fayetteville funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cumberland County Community Foundat ($12K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville gives
- Giving grew 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% 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 $11K (2021) to $19K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Community Foundat Fayetteville, NC | General | $11,500 |
| Shepards Hill Academy Martin, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| FTCC Foundation Fayetteville, NC | General Fund | $1,200 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,014 | $100,474 | $19,130 | $17,700 | 3 | $17,700 | $99,874 | $23,274 |
| 2023 | $310,680 | $57,248 | $14,358 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 | $2,580 | $14,029 |
| 2022 | $267,714 | $2,518 | $21,389 | $18,654 | 10 | $18,654 | $390 | $13,143 |
| 2021 | $286,669 | $8,206 | $11,370 | $10,550 | 10 | $10,550 | $7,581 | $14,522 |
| 2020 | $299,854 | $43,670 | $12,241 | $10,675 | 7 | — | $1,659 | $14,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville is led by Ws Wellons Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ws Wellons Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kay West
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Unknown Angel of Fayetteville
How much does The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville give each year?
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville's typical grant size?
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,900, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville give grants?
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville gives mostly in North Carolina: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fayetteville, NC (2 grants).
Does The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville?
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville reported $392K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (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 Unknown Angel of Fayetteville?
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Spring Lake, NC. It holds $392K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville's EIN?
The Unknown Angel of Fayetteville's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1729142. 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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