Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc
To provide financial support to the students and faculty of Winston-Salem State University.
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,165,097
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,165,097
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,165,097
- Total assets
- $105,317,585
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winston-Salem State University ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $934K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC | Student Scholarships | $1,165,097 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,317,585 | $15,611,421 | $14,542,859 | $1,165,097 | 1 | $1,334,062 |
| 2024 | $97,879,162 | $9,030,501 | $12,601,251 | $1,497,185 | 1 | $117,023 |
| 2023 | $98,940,013 | $8,698,843 | $8,377,370 | $1,495,647 | 1 | $910,927 |
| 2022 | $99,996,006 | $10,006,933 | $6,991,452 | $1,140,704 | 1 | $1,133,596 |
| 2021 | $101,451,947 | $36,998,091 | $4,744,386 | $934,477 | 1 | $611,117 |
About Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $105.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc is led by Kevan Turman, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevan Turman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Cox
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry K. Griffin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tres J Vance
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Wilson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lindsay
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Swink Benson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Carr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Honorable Camille Banks-Prince
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Roper
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonita Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold Respass
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monty Hickman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Stephens
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfredo Aguilar
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$165K (2025)
Mo Wright
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candrice T Oliver
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Siobahn Day Grady
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Holmes Brothers
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Barry Eisenberg (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Vannoy (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Crystal Thompkins (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Eric J Sadler (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: LaTanya D Afolayan (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Sharon Jeffries-Jones (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Clayton A Scott (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Anthony Graham (2024) — Director
- Former: Elwood L. Robinson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Gordon Slade (2021–2023) — Finance Director
- Former: Lynne Walker (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Johnson (2023) — Director
- Former: Ayanna Ferguson (2023) — Director
- Former: Arthur McClearin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Donna Oldham (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Hal Kaplan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: James McNeil (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ray Owen (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shirley Danner Shouse (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Strawsburg (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Timothy A. Grant (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Ebron (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: W. Randy Loftis (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: William G. Benton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill W. Miller Jr. (2021) — Chair
- Former: Milton Rhodes (2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Gottlieb (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Mr Alfredo Aguilar (Chief Operating Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc
How much does Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc give each year?
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc?
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc reported $105.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.6M.
What is Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc?
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Winston-Salem, NC. It holds $105.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc operate?
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc's EIN?
Winston-Salem State University Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-0989620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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