Wren Foundation Inc
Wren Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1963 and based in Siler City, North Carolina. The foundation was created by William (Billy) Wren, a successful entrepreneur in the family pet food and poultry business, and his wife Marion. The foundation operates as a family philanthropy dedicated to supporting worthy causes throughout North Carolina.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$573K
-13.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$166K
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
28
+3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-3.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on giving back to the community and supporting causes throughout North Carolina. The foundation has demonstrated a particular commitment to healthcare and cancer research, with a 40-year tradition of supporting medical institutions and patient care facilities.
Grantmaking
The foundation has a documented history of making grants to worthy causes throughout North Carolina. Notable recipients have included UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, where the foundation funded the Private Infusion Room dedicated to pediatric cancer patients.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and causes throughout North Carolina, with a particular emphasis on supporting institutions within the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $573,075 | $664,942 | $737,597 |
| Revenue | $108,281 | $130,615 | $112,891 |
| Expenses | $200,148 | $203,270 | $200,601 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $166,120 | $172,184 | $162,663 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,931 | $99,529 | $78,773 |
| Distributable Amount | $143,474 | $136,907 | $151,976 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margaret de St. Aubin serves as the current operator of the foundation, continuing the family tradition of philanthropy established by her father, William (Billy) Wren. Margaret and her husband Denis have been actively involved in directing the foundation's giving, including decisions to support pediatric oncology programs.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET W DE ST AUBIN | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM G FARRAR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4 | — |
| DENIS R DE ST AUBIN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SYDNEY D FARRAR II | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues its support of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Margaret de St. Aubin and her husband Denis visited the N.C. Cancer Hospital and were moved by the pediatric oncology clinic, leading them to fund and name the Private Infusion Room in honor of the foundation's legacy of supporting children with cancer.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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