Western Shade Cloth Charitable
Western Shade Cloth Charitable is a private foundation based in East Bend, North Carolina. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in North Carolina, Florida, and Wisconsin, including organizations involved in emergency services, education, coral reef restoration, and animal rescue.
Western Shade Cloth Charitable at a glance
In short: Western Shade Cloth Charitable gave $68K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in North Carolina. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,500
- -48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,750
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,865,175
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Western Shade Cloth Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3153 Spillman Frye Lane, East Bend, NC 27018
Phone: (336) 918-1921
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Western Shade Cloth Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yadkin County Rescue Squad and EMS Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 67% to recipients in North Carolina, 30% to Florida, and 4% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Western Shade Cloth Charitable open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $131K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin County Rescue Squad and EMS Inc Yadkinville, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Freedom House Church Charlotte, NC | General Support for Freedom Academy of North Carolina | $10,000 |
| Plant a Million Corals Foundation Summerland Key, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rights Watch International Raleigh, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Fruitful Field Inc Pompano Beach, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support for hcas - carpenter house, marine environmental education center | $2,500 |
| Triad Golden Retriever Rescue Greensboro, NC | General Support | $2,500 |
| Driftless Humane Society Viroqua, WI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Boca Grande, FL | General support in memory of william h. And judy regnery | $2,500 |
| Forbush High School Athletic Boosters East Bend, NC | General Support for Falcon Athletics | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,865,175 | $260,402 | $131,922 | $67,500 | 10 | $95,880 | $225,068 | $97,117 |
| 2024 | $1,962,246 | $106,609 | $188,761 | $131,025 | 9 | $150,384 | $66,971 | $98,904 |
| 2023 | $1,959,446 | $52,628 | $141,192 | $79,900 | 8 | $100,941 | $13,403 | $96,031 |
| 2022 | $1,929,297 | $55,830 | $104,224 | $40,000 | 9 | $45,138 | $16,815 | $102,513 |
| 2021 | $2,224,358 | $127,916 | $119,862 | $57,250 | 6 | $96,244 | $67,320 | $102,957 |
| 2020 | $2,216,304 | $107,058 | $153,954 | $85,900 | 9 | — | — | $111,580 |
| 2019 | $2,263,200 | $116,089 | $-40,977 | $111,100 | 10 | — | $64,807 | $97,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Western Shade Cloth Charitable reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Plant a Million Corals Foundation describes its mission as restoring coral reefs through restoration, technology, training, education, and outreach. The Fruitful Field says it works to advance food security by growing and distributing nutrient-dense produce, connecting people with nature, and educating communities. Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs and fostering academic excellence, leadership, and scientific, economic, and community contributions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $67,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,750. Notable awards included $25,000 to Yadkin County Rescue Squad and EMS Inc. for general support; $10,000 each to Freedom House Church for general support for Freedom Academy of North Carolina and to Plant a Million Corals Foundation for general support; and $5,000 each to Rights Watch International and The Fruitful Field for general support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $2,500 to Nova Southeastern University for general support for HCAS – Carpenter House, Marine Environmental Education Center; $2,500 to Triad Golden Retriever Rescue; $2,500 to Driftless Humane Society; $2,500 to Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation; and $2,500 to Forbush High School Athletic Boosters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick Regnery as chairman; David Regnery as president; William F Regnery II as vice president; Patrick William Regnery as treasurer; and Elisabeth Regnery Jeffries as secretary.
Western Shade Cloth Charitable is led by David Regnery, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Regnery
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Patrick William Regnery
Chairman & Treasurer
Secretary → Chairman & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$23K (2021) → $10K (2025)
William F. Regnery II
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Elisabeth Regnery Jeffries
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Regnery (2019–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Patrick Regnery (Chairman). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Shade Cloth Charitable
How much does Western Shade Cloth Charitable give each year?
Western Shade Cloth Charitable gave $68K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $131K across 9 grants.
What is Western Shade Cloth Charitable's typical grant size?
Western Shade Cloth Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $6,750, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Western Shade Cloth Charitable that year got $6K on average.
Where does Western Shade Cloth Charitable give grants?
Western Shade Cloth Charitable gives mostly in North Carolina: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%).
Does Western Shade Cloth Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Western Shade Cloth Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Western Shade Cloth Charitable's largest grantees?
Western Shade Cloth Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Yadkin County Rescue Squad and EMS Inc ($25,000), Freedom House Church ($10,000) and Plant a Million Corals Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Western Shade Cloth Charitable?
Western Shade Cloth Charitable reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (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 does Western Shade Cloth Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Plant a Million Corals Foundation describes its mission as restoring coral reefs through restoration, technology, training, education, and outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western Shade Cloth Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Western Shade Cloth Charitable's EIN?
Western Shade Cloth Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1128794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Western Shade Cloth Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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