Union County Public Education Foundation
Supporting Student Achievement and Encouraging Educator Innovation in Union County Public Schools
Union County Public Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Union County Public Education Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $28,000
- +180.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +180.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $285,679
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Union County Public Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Porter Ridge Elementary ($14K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Union County Public Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $42K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Porter Ridge Elementary Indian Trail, NC | Establish Ron Clark Academy | $14,000 |
| Waxhaw Elementary Waxhaw, NC | Establish Ron Clark Academy | $14,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $285,679 | $205,260 | $203,418 | $28,000 | 2 | $21,998 |
| 2025 | $278,161 | $159,649 | $206,237 | $10,000 | 2 | $12,047 |
| 2024 | $314,776 | $250,867 | $193,995 | $42,010 | 4 | $319 |
| 2023 | $246,140 | $261,793 | $194,336 | $34,638 | 3 | $1,105 |
| 2022 | $177,601 | $170,393 | $136,335 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $152,292 | $128,651 | $115,586 | — | — | — |
About Union County Public Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Union County Public Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Monroe, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $286K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Union County Public Education Foundation is led by Amy Sperry, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amy Sperry
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jewel Wiesinger
Chair
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Thomas
Cc Chair
Board Member → Cc Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Gresham
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Von Bergen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Lyash
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hinson
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Stathopoulos
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winnie Honeycutt
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Briana Cicero-Johns
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Bates
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loren Bartlett
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Robertson
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Price
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah W Stokes
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Philemon
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Holli Breeden (2021–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Wehler (2022–2025) — Vice Chair
- Former: Charlesa Hann (2023–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Tyler Mills (2023–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Yoshimura (2024–2025) — Board Member
- Former: Virgil Waytes (2025) — Board Member
- Former: Ellie Bragg (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Ferguson (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Croffut (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Staci Howell (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Cameron (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Bret Alexander (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Michael Reddington (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kelly Barnhardt (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Tewolde (2023) — Board Memebe
- Former: Derek Skinner (2021–2022) — Board Memebe
- Former: Linda Costa (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Myron Williams (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Senick (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Garshnick (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ann Gogatz (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Araya (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Union County Public Education Foundation
How much does Union County Public Education Foundation give each year?
Union County Public Education Foundation gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is Union County Public Education Foundation?
Union County Public Education Foundation reported $286K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What is Union County Public Education Foundation?
Union County Public Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Monroe, NC. It holds $286K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Union County Public Education Foundation operate?
Union County Public Education Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Union County Public Education Foundation's EIN?
Union County Public Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4620790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Union County Public Education Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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