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Like A Child Foundation is a private corporation based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Merlin Kreiser Jr. It holds total assets of $964K. Annual income is reported at $182K. Total assets have grown from $787K in 2019 to $964K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Like A Child Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $65K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has decreased from $60K in 2020 to $5K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $15K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Indiana and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Like A Child Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, IN, VA.
Like A Child Foundation has distributed a total of $65K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $15K.
Like A Child Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Like A Child Foundation is headquartered in CHAPEL HILL, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Zeller | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Merlin Kreiser Jr | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$964K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$964K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$65K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$15K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Children'S FoundationCharitable | Indianapolis, IN | $3K | 2022 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program For SurvCharitable | Arlington, VA | $15K | 2020 |
| James Whitcomb Riley Memorial AssocCharitable | Indianapolis, IN | $15K | 2020 |
| Thompson Child Family FocusCharitable | Matthews, NC | $15K | 2020 |
| Presbyterian Hospital FoundationCharitable | Charlotte, NC | $15K | 2020 |