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Wren Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SILER CITY, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is Margaret W De St Aubin. It holds total assets of $558K. Annual income is reported at $159K. Total assets have decreased from $1.7M in 2011 to $665K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Wren Foundation Inc. has made 99 grants totaling $740K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $206K in 2020 to $313K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $65K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, Virginia, Iowa, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Wren Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, VA, IA.
Wren Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $740K across 99 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $65K.
Must be for charitable, educational, religious, scientific or artistic purposes.
Wren Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SILER CITY, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret W De St Aubin | President | $167 | $0 | $167 |
| Sydney D Farrar Ii | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Denis R De St Aubin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William G Farrar | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$203K
Total Assets
$665K
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$665K
Grants Paid
$165K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$100K
Distribution Amount
$137K
Total: $623K
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$740K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Health FoundationMEDICAL | Chapel Hill, NC | $40K | 2022 |
| Town Of Siler CityGeneral Support | Siler City, NC | $30K | 2022 |
| Mary Baldwin CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Stanton, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| Jordan Matthews High SchoolEducational | Siler City, NC | $15K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Central CarolinaGENERAL SUPPORT | Siler City, NC | $11K | 2022 |
| Independent College Fund Of NcEDUCATIONAL | Raleigh, NC | $6K | 2022 |
| Chatham County Economic Development CorpGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsboro, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Chatham Cares Community PharmacyEDUCATIONAL | Siler City, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Childrens Home Society Of NcGENERAL SUPPORT | Greensboro, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| Chatham County Dss Foster Children'S FundMEDICAL | Pittsboro, NC | $3K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Chatham CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsboro, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Jordan Matthews Arts FoundationArtistic | Siler City, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Chatham County Literacy CouncilEDUCATIONAL | Pittsboro, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Siler City Rotary Charitable FundGeneral Support | Siler City, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| High Point UniversityEDUCATIONAL | High Point, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Central Carolina Community College Foundation IncEDUCATIONAL | Sanford, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Wren Memorial LibraryARTISTIC | Siler City, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossMEDICAL | Boone, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyGeneral Support | Pittsboro, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Jordan-Matthews FfaEducational | Siler City, NC | $500 | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Triangle, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| National Fire Safety CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Michigan Center, MI | $300 | 2022 |
| Bonlee Recreation Park IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Bonlee, NC | $250 | 2022 |
| The Triad Health ProjectMedical | Greensboro, NC | $200 | 2022 |
| 40 & 8 Voiture - Nurses Training ScholarsEducational | Siler City, NC | $100 | 2022 |