TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada, filing as Form 990-PF. Its 2022 filing reports grants for general support and scholarships. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment at a glance
In short: TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment gave $170K across 51 grants in 2022 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $169,980
- +15.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 51
- -5.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,333
- +22.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,644
- Total assets
- $2,966,326
- -2.8% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (85% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment
- Review Cycle
- January 14 annually, according to the 2022 filing. This is a past cycle as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- January 14 annually, according to the 2022 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin Inc
Mailing address: 4320-G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 608-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc ($13K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Organizations only. It also paid 40 individual scholarships ($105,760), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 85% of grant dollars went to North Carolina recipients, 7% to New Mexico, 5% to Tennessee, 2% to Georgia, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
How TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment gives
- In 2022 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2020) to $170K (2022). In 2022 it made 51 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc Franklin, NC | General Support | $13,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $12,000 |
| The Still Place Inc Hayesville, NC | General Support | $6,517 |
| Brasstown Community Civic Center Inc Brasstown, NC | General Support | $6,500 |
| Mountain Discovery Bryson City, NC | General Support | $6,500 |
| Life Challenge of Western Northcarolina Cullowhee, NC | General Support | $6,483 |
| Juliana Aiken Co UNI of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $2,644 |
| 39 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $103,116 |
| Cruz Guerrero Morales Co Appalachian St Boone, NC | Scholarship | $2,644 |
| Laynee Rogers Coasheville Buncombe Tech Asheville, NC | Scholarship | $2,644 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,966,326 | $129,305 | $227,460 | $169,980 | 51 | $190,877 | $98,457 | $171,294 |
| 2021 | $3,051,048 | $355,014 | $205,551 | $147,000 | 54 | $167,641 | $319,460 | $181,808 |
| 2020 | $2,895,009 | $214,009 | $180,991 | $130,000 | 57 | — | $184,796 | $156,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment reported a distributable amount of $171K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included general support for nonprofit organizations and scholarships for individual recipients. Among the grantees, Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc says its mission is to raise funds for a hospice inpatient facility serving far western North Carolina and northeast Georgia and to support hospice. The Still Place Inc describes its work as offering rest, renewal, and recreation to families experiencing serious life-altering illnesses. Life Challenge of an individual recipient Carolina says it assists people with dependency and life-controlling issues.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $169,980. Grant amounts ranged from $2,644 to $13,000, with a median of $2,644. Notable grants included $13,000 to Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc, $12,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Albuquerque, $6,517 to The Still Place Inc, $6,500 to Brasstown Community Civic Center Inc, $6,500 to Mountain Discovery, and $6,483 to Life Challenge of an individual recipient Carolina. The filing also lists scholarships to individual recipients and to Juliana Aiken Co Uni of North Carolina.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Center for Scholarship Admin Inc as the contact and identifies application materials as available through its online materials. The filing describes eligibility as high school seniors from the North Carolina counties of Cherokee, Clay, and Graham, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation, attending a four-year accredited public or private college or university in North Carolina. These instructions are from the 2022 filing and should not be treated as current, given that no later filing is on record.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Betty Sandlin, Janet Stiles, Jim Conely Jr, and Aaron Dirk Cody as officers, and Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$38K (2020) → $40K (2022)
Betty Sandlin
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$400 (2021) → $200 (2022)
Janet Stiles
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$600 (2021) → $200 (2022)
Jim Conely Jr.
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$600 (2021) → $200 (2022)
Aaron Dirk Cody
Officer
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
$400 (2022)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Frela Beck (2021) — Officer
- Former: Jim Carringer (2021) — Officer
- Former: Max Holland (2021) — Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $40K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment
How much does TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment give each year?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment gave $170K across 51 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $147K across 54 grants.
What is TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's typical grant size?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's median grant in 2022 was $2,644, and its average grant was $3,333, across 51 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment give grants?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment gives mostly in North Carolina: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cullowhee, NC (3 grants).
Does TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (45 grants).
Who are TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's largest grantees?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's largest 2022 grantees include Hospice House Foundation of WNC Inc ($13,000), Habitat for Humanity ($12,000) and The Still Place Inc ($6,517), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 40 individual scholarships ($105,760), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included general support for nonprofit organizations and scholarships for individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's EIN?
TW Percy B Ferebee Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6118992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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