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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+60.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$125K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$21K
About White Horse Stepstone
Based on IRS filings
White Horse Stepstone is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,252,857 | $779,844 |
| Revenue | $955,019 | $144,630 |
| Expenses | $1,185,439 | $127,325 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hammer and Heart ($37,188), Black Mountain Counsel Ctr ($25,593), Bounty and Soul ($22,188).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Counsel Ctr Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $25,593 |
| Swannanoa Valley Museum Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $21,932 |
| Hammer and Heart Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $37,188 |
| Bounty and Soul Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $22,188 |
| Black Mountain Home Black Mountain, NC | Hurricane Helene Asstance | $10,000 |
| Black Mountain Montessori Black Mountain, NC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,112 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG ORR | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GARETH HIGGINS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMY KIM KYREMES-PARKS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RAMSEY HINKLE | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| THOMAS BROWN | TREASURER | — | — |
| JUSTICE RODGERS | SECRETARY | — | — |
| CECILY HINES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANN WHITE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Horse Stepstone?
White Horse Stepstone is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is White Horse Stepstone?
As of 2024, White Horse Stepstone holds $1.3M in total assets with $955K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $125K in 2024.
Where does White Horse Stepstone operate?
White Horse Stepstone has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does White Horse Stepstone award?
In 2024, White Horse Stepstone awarded 6 grants totaling $125K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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