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Shierson Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHARLOTTE, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Fern Shierson. It holds total assets of $8K. Annual income is reported at $20K. Total assets have decreased from $26K in 2019 to $6K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in North Carolina, Michigan and New Hampshire. According to available records, Shierson Family Foundation Inc. has made 33 grants totaling $50K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $9K in 2020 to $16K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $25K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Michigan, New York, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 7 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.
Shierson Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, MI, NY.
Shierson Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $50K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5K.
Shierson Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shierson Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHARLOTTE, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern C Shierson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Molly S Medlin | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebeccah S Wickerham | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah G Dumser | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$17K
Total Assets
$6K
Fair Market Value
$6K
Net Worth
$6K
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
$18K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$424
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$50K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arborcrest GardensCharitable | Boone, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Hidden Lake GardensCharitable | Tipton, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| The Pines At DavidsonCharitable | Davidson, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| Davidson Lands ConservancyCharitable | Davidson, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Davidson College Presbyterian ChurcReligious | Davidson, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Iredell CountyCharitable | Statesville, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Adrian CollegeCharitable | Adrian, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Wake Forest UniversityCharitable | Winstonsalem, NC | $100 | 2023 |
| Central Carolina Community CollegeCharitable | Sanford, NC | $100 | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Foundation Of AmericaCharitable | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| American Heart AssociationCharitable | Charlotte, NC | N/A | 2023 |
| Hospice Palliative Care CharlotteCharitable | Charlotte, NC | N/A | 2023 |
| Davidson CollegeCharitable | Davidson, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyCharitable | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Lenawee Community FoundationCharitable | Adrian, MI | $500 | 2022 |
| Hospice Of IredellCharitable | Statesville, NC | $5K | 2020 |
| Adrian Schools Educational FoundatiCharitable | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2020 |
| Nc Leukemia LymphomaCharitable | Charlotte, NC | $500 | 2020 |
| Children'S Hope AllianceCharitable | Statesville, NC | $500 | 2020 |
| Camp Moosilauke Fresh AirCharitable | Orford, NH | $200 | 2020 |