William C Ethridge Foundation Inc
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It makes direct contributions to qualifying organizations; its 2025 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: William C Ethridge Foundation Inc gave $501K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in North Carolina. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $501,000
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,224
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,235,994
- +8.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% 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 William C Ethridge Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Monty White as the contact. It states that there is no specific form, no restrictions on awards, and no deadline.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Monty White
Mailing address: PO Box 18347, Raleigh, NC 27619
Phone: (919) 832-6800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William C Ethridge Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Raleigh Rescue Mission ($108K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 240 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina. Many listed recipients are based in Raleigh, with others in nearby communities such as Cary.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William C Ethridge Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 49 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2020) to $584K (2024). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $501K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Raleigh, NC | To fund operational expenses | $107,500 |
| Lucy Daniels Preschool Cary, NC | To fund operational expenses | $35,000 |
| Healing Transitions Raleigh, NC | Capital Gifts/Special Programs | $35,000 |
| Foundation of Hope Raleigh, NC | To fund operational expenses | $30,000 |
| Marbles Kid Museum Raleigh, NC | To fund operational expenses | $30,000 |
| SAFEchild Raleigh, NC | To fund operational expenses | $27,500 |
| YMCA Raleigh, NC | Capital Gifts/Speical Programs | $25,000 |
| SPCA of Wake County Raleigh, NC | Capital Gifts/Special Programs | $25,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Raleigh, NC | To fund operational expenses | $15,000 |
| Raleigh YMCA Raleigh, NC | To fund operational expenses | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,235,994 | $1,351,808 | $513,887 | $501,000 | 49 | $501,000 | $1,338,921 | $574,357 |
| 2024 | $9,398,073 | $762,430 | $601,358 | $583,500 | 47 | $583,500 | $744,572 | $562,051 |
| 2023 | $9,237,001 | $641,434 | $582,534 | $567,500 | 44 | $567,500 | $617,730 | $496,584 |
| 2021 | $9,448,175 | $1,493,460 | $536,132 | $517,500 | 56 | $517,500 | $1,470,238 | $556,076 |
| 2020 | $8,490,847 | $860,899 | $494,220 | $476,500 | 44 | — | $841,867 | $474,148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C Ethridge Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $574K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include operational support and capital gifts or special programs. Grantees describe a range of community services: Raleigh Rescue Mission says it equips people through the love of Jesus Christ; Healing Transitions describes peer-based recovery services for people experiencing homelessness, addiction, or related barriers; and Boys Club of Wake County says it helps young people reach their potential. Other supported organizations describe work in areas such as food assistance, family services, and support for young adults transitioning out of foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 49 grants totaling $501,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $107,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $107,500 to Raleigh Rescue Mission, $35,000 each to Lucy Daniels Preschool and Healing Transitions, $30,000 each to Foundation of Hope and Marbles Kid Museum, and $27,500 to SAFEchild. Raleigh Rescue Mission’s grant was for operational expenses; Healing Transitions’ was for capital gifts or special programs. Other listed recipients included the YMCA ($25,000), SPCA of Wake County ($25,000), Boys Club of Wake County ($15,000), Habitat for Humanity ($10,000), Food Bank of NC ($10,000), and The Corral Riding Academy ($7,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sydnor M White Jr is listed as Chairman on the 2025 filing.
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc is led by Sydnor M White Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sydnor M White Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William C Ethridge Foundation Inc
How much does William C Ethridge Foundation Inc give each year?
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc gave $501K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $584K across 47 grants.
What is William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,224, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William C Ethridge Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does William C Ethridge Foundation Inc give grants?
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (40 grants), Cary, NC (2 grants), Durham, NC (2 grants) and Morrisville, NC (2 grants).
Does William C Ethridge Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Gifts/Special Programs" (6 grants).
Who are William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Raleigh Rescue Mission ($107,500), Lucy Daniels Preschool ($35,000) and Healing Transitions ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William C Ethridge Foundation Inc?
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $501K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $574K (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 William C Ethridge Foundation Inc fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include operational support and capital gifts or special programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William C Ethridge Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Monty White as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's EIN?
William C Ethridge Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2000825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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