White Horse Stepstone
Providing cultural, artistic, historic, or educational activities with a focus on live music performance, as well as providing a venue for other charitable and community organizations.
White Horse Stepstone at a glance
In short: White Horse Stepstone gave $125K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,013
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $20,836
- Median grant
- $22,060
- Total assets
- $1,252,857
- +60.7% 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 White Horse Stepstone funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hammer and Heart ($37K). Together the top 6 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer and Heart Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $37,188 |
| Black Mountain Counsel Ctr Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $25,593 |
| Bounty and Soul Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $22,188 |
| Swannanoa Valley Museum Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $21,932 |
| Black Mountain Home Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $10,000 |
| Black Mountain Montessori Black Mountain, NC | Program Support | $8,112 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,252,857 | $955,019 | $1,185,439 | $125,013 | 6 |
| 2023 | $779,844 | $144,630 | $127,325 | — | — |
About White Horse Stepstone
Based on IRS filings
White Horse Stepstone is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Black Mountain, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $125K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
White Horse Stepstone is led by Doug Orr, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Orr
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ann White
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Cecily Hines
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gareth Higgins
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Justice Rodgers
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ramsey Hinkle
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas Brown
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 White Horse Stepstone
How much does White Horse Stepstone give each year?
White Horse Stepstone gave $125K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is White Horse Stepstone's typical grant size?
White Horse Stepstone's median grant in 2024 was $22,060, and its average grant was $20,836, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does White Horse Stepstone give grants?
White Horse Stepstone gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does White Horse Stepstone give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on White Horse Stepstone's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Helene Asstance" (5 grants).
Who are White Horse Stepstone's largest grantees?
White Horse Stepstone's largest 2024 grantees include Hammer and Heart ($37,188), Black Mountain Counsel Ctr ($25,593) and Bounty and Soul ($22,188), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is White Horse Stepstone?
White Horse Stepstone reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $955K.
What is White Horse Stepstone?
White Horse Stepstone is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Black Mountain, NC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is White Horse Stepstone's EIN?
White Horse Stepstone's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3445513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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