Widows for Christ Inc
Widows for Christ Inc is a private foundation based in Eden, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with every listed grant described as a donation.
Widows for Christ Inc at a glance
In short: Widows for Christ Inc gave $31K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,819
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $2,371
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $12,249
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Widows for Christ Inc
- 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: 712 Sycamore Ct, Eden, NC 27288
Phone: (336) 623-2040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Widows for Christ Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army-Rockingham Cty ($7K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 19% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Widows for Christ Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army-Rockingham Cty Reidsville, NC | Donation | $6,500 |
| Loving Hands Ministry Newland, NC | Donation | $6,000 |
| Salvation Army-Martinsville VA Martinsville, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Generation 4 Hope Stoneville, NC | Donation | $4,500 |
| Chapel Hill Burn Center Chapel Hill, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Eden Rehab Eden, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Penn Nursing Home Reidsville, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Piney Forest Nursing Home Danville, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| UNC Rockingham Eden, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Jacobs Creek Nursing Home Madison, NC | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,249 | $27,959 | $31,069 | $30,819 | 13 | $30,819 | $503 |
| 2023 | $15,359 | $15,759 | $400 | — | — | $400 | $129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Widows for Christ Inc reported a distributable amount of $503 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $30,819 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $819 to $6,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger grants included $6,500 to Salvation Army-Rockingham Cty, $6,000 to Loving Hands Ministry, $5,000 to Salvation Army-Martinsville VA, and $4,500 to Generation 4 Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cathy Merritt as chairman, Jean Robertson as treasurer, Betty Lawrence as assistant treasurer, and Jane Rakestraw as secretary.
Widows for Christ Inc is led by Cathy Merritt, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy Merritt
Chairman
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Lawrence
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Rakestraw
Secretary
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Robertson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
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 Widows for Christ Inc
How much does Widows for Christ Inc give each year?
Widows for Christ Inc gave $31K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Widows for Christ Inc's typical grant size?
Widows for Christ Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,371, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Widows for Christ Inc give grants?
Widows for Christ Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eden, NC (4 grants) and Reidsville, NC (3 grants).
Does Widows for Christ Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Widows for Christ Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Widows for Christ Inc's largest grantees?
Widows for Christ Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army-Rockingham Cty ($6,500), Loving Hands Ministry ($6,000) and Salvation Army-Martinsville VA ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Widows for Christ Inc?
Widows for Christ Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $503 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Widows for Christ Inc?
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 Widows for Christ Inc's EIN?
Widows for Christ Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4046529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Widows for Christ Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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