Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In Yadkin County

Required status

  • In operation at least three years

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.shallowfordfoundation.org/grants/yadkin-grants)._
  • Applicant organizations must
  • Have a current Charitable Solicitation License from the Secretary of State

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Be an IRS-registered organization with a letter determination as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (excluding 509(a) private foundations) or be a governmental or quasi-governmental agency.
  • Not eligible: Fundraising events, sponsorships, memberships, advertising or promotional products
  • Not eligible: Capital, endowment, or annual campaigns
  • Not eligible: Activities that do not demonstrate measurable, sustainable outcomes
  • Not eligible: Clubs, sports teams, student travel, or other services limited to a select membership
  • Not eligible: Cemeteries
  • Not eligible: Political or lobbying activities prohibited by the IRS
  • Not eligible: Organizations that grant out funds to other non-profits
  • Not eligible: Public agencies for mandated or otherwise government-funded services
  • Not eligible: Individual grants or awards

Overview

This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend.

Grants of up to $12,000 may be awarded to organizations serving the following focus areas in Yadkin County:

  • Animal Welfare
  • Arts and Culture (that contribute to a vibrant community)
  • Community Development and Engagement
  • Economic Security and Opportunities
  • Health and Wellness
  • Human Services and Basic Needs
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Stewardship
  • Workforce Development and Entrepreneurial Cultivation

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • Applicant organizations must:
    • Be an IRS-registered organization with a letter determination as tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (excluding 509(a) private foundations) or be a governmental or quasi-governmental agency.
    • Have been in existence for at least three years (based on date of IRS determination letter) and have achieved a record of effective service and sustainability.
    • Have a current Charitable Solicitation License from the Secretary of State.

Ineligibility

  • Fundraising events, sponsorships, memberships, advertising or promotional products
  • Capital, endowment, or annual campaigns
  • Activities that do not demonstrate measurable, sustainable outcomes
  • Clubs, sports teams, student travel, or other services limited to a select membership
  • Cemeteries
  • Political or lobbying activities prohibited by the IRS
  • Organizations that grant out funds to other non-profits
  • Public agencies for mandated or otherwise government-funded services
  • Individual grants or awards

What Shallow Ford Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
49
Total given
$1.21M
Median grant
$9,500
Range
$5,264–$205K
  • By dollars: North Carolina 97%, South Carolina 2%, Georgia <1%. Top recipient cities: Winston-Salem, NC; Yadkinville, NC; East Bend, NC.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Weekends with Warriors Inc · Wilmington, NC

    Hurricane relief

    $205K

  • Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation · Winstonsalem, NC

    Parks support

    $175K

  • The V Foundation · Cary, NC

    Cancer research

    $150K

  • Operation Helo Inc · Maiden, NC

    Hurricane relief

    $133K

  • Love Out Loud · Winstonsalem, NC

    Facility program/sup

    $60K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Animal rescue
  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Economic services
  • Wellness
  • Human services
  • Agriculture
  • Workforce development

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