Winding Stair Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKLIN, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $51K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49K
+63.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$51K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$26K
About Winding Stair Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Winding Stair Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FRANKLIN, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $51K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Winding Stair Foundation?
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 | $48,734 | $29,818 | $31,016 |
| Revenue | $86,500 | — | $27,500 |
| Expenses | $70,543 | $1,198 | $5,477 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $70,543 | — | $4,350 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,012 | $1,503 | $1,506 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Mullins | President | — | — |
| Stacy Bredendieck | Treasurer | — | — |
| John Penninger | Secretary | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
The Hillbrook Gkp Iii Foundation Inc
GREENSBORO, NC
Assets
$32K
Grants
1
Total Given
$2K
Rotary Club of Salisbury Charities
SALISBURY, NC
Assets
$39K
Grants
1
Total Given
$50K
Ihope Foundation
GREENSBORO, NC
Assets
$10K
Grants
1
Total Given
$20K
Orange County Partnership for Young
HILLSBOROUGH, NC
Assets
$477K
Grants
18
Total Given
$2.1M
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
WINSTONSALEM, NC
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
17
Total Given
$634K
The Anne Shuford Mcbryde
ASHEVILLE, NC
Assets
$970K
Grants
19
Total Given
$49K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Winding Stair Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities