Wake County Bar Association Foundation
To promote community activities regarding the legal profession
Wake County Bar Association Foundation at a glance
In short: Wake County Bar Association Foundation gave $147K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,832
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,944
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $345,431
- +35.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wake County Bar Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc ($87K). Together the top 3 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2024) to $160K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | General Support | $86,832 |
| The Child's Advocate Legal Aid of NC Raleigh, NC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Wake County Legal Support Center Raleigh, NC | General Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,431 | $248,323 | $167,145 | $146,832 | 3 | $7,261 |
| 2023 | $254,423 | $205,267 | $187,168 | $160,220 | 3 | $5,503 |
| 2022 | $308,899 | $125,229 | $100,934 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $318,925 | $103,133 | $99,824 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $301,498 | $102,291 | $96,740 | — | — | — |
About Wake County Bar Association Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wake County Bar Association Foundation is a public charity, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $147K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wake County Bar Association Foundation is led by Sarah Privette, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Privette
President
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Von Haam
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Cox
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean J. Rich Leonard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Miller
President Elect
Board Member → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elysia M. Prendergast-Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer M. Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judge Christine Walczyk
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Stark
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Beightol
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Robinson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Owens
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Jake Epstein (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judge Sam Hamadani (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Meredith Brewer (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kellie Myers (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Boaz (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erika N. Jones (2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Hoomani (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judge Ashleigh Parker (2023) — President
- Former: Leanor Hodge (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Williams (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Davis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Judge Ashleigh P. Dunston (2020–2022) — President Elect
- Former: Yvonne Armendariz (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Brian P. Oten (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Niya Fonville Swint (2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Holm (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jean Carter (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Finn Jr. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Evin Grant (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Niya T. Fonville (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carmen H. Bannon (2020) — President
- Former: Crystal Carlisle (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Daniel T. Barker (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David L. Sherlin (2020) — Immd Past President
- Former: Julie L. Bell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca A. Edwards (2020) — Board Member
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 Wake County Bar Association Foundation
How much does Wake County Bar Association Foundation give each year?
Wake County Bar Association Foundation gave $147K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $160K across 3 grants.
What is Wake County Bar Association Foundation's typical grant size?
Wake County Bar Association Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $48,944, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wake County Bar Association Foundation give grants?
Wake County Bar Association Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (3 grants).
Does Wake County Bar Association Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wake County Bar Association Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Wake County Bar Association Foundation?
Wake County Bar Association Foundation reported $345K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What is Wake County Bar Association Foundation's EIN?
Wake County Bar Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1673401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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