Wilkes Education Foundation Inc
TO ASSIST EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
+8.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+8.2% YoY
About Wilkes Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wilkes Education Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in NORTH WILKESBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $114K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,858,962 | $1,798,030 | $1,700,492 |
| Revenue | $146,753 | $118,900 | $111,873 |
| Expenses | $164,851 | $176,752 | $214,479 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $114,172 | $75,116 | $79,030 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wilkes Education Foundation Inc
Della Arnold Scholarship
WILKES EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Amount
$1,500
Deadline
February 12, 2027
G. Gerald Hendley Family Scholarship
WILKES EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to $75,000 total awarded annually; awards range from $2,000-$20,000
Deadline
February 12, 2027
Mini Grants for Teachers
WILKES EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to $2,000 per grant
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grants ($39,938).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GRANTS NORTH WILKESBORO, NC | EDUCATION | $39,938 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MOTSINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACKIE MALLORY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LORETTA SHUMATE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JODY HAMBY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BILL MYERS | ASST. TREASU | 1 | — |
| GORDON BURNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARCIA REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANNY HOLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSH LYALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PEGGY MARTIN HALSCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MCNEILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEE BENTLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARNOLD LAKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY HUIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY LOUISE CANTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUNE HEGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDIE CLINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES WOOTEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BERT YOUNG | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| BROOK BIDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR MARK BYRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE PERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Wilkes Education Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Wilkes Education Foundation Inc holds $1.9M in total assets with $147K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $40K in 2024.
Where does Wilkes Education Foundation Inc operate?
Wilkes Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Wilkes Education Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Wilkes Education Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wilkes Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wilkes Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1652979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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