Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WINSTON SALEM, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1939. It holds total assets of $23.6M. Annual income is reported at $39.4M. SABBATICAL PROGRAM - IN 1990, WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE IRS, THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A SABBATICAL PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN PAID FULL-TIME LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS. THE SABBATICALS WERE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE TO LEADERS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTINUE THEIR CHARITABLE WORK, AND TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, SKILLS, AND TALENTS. EACH RECIPIENT IS AWARDED $30,000 AND EACH RECIPIENT'S ORGANIZATION IS AWARDED $10,000 (FOR 2022 ONLY, ORGANIZATION AWARD WAS $12,000 EACH). AWARDS ARE MADE ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS. According to available records, Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc. has made 781 grants totaling $40M, with a median grant of $30K. The foundation has distributed between $19.6M and $20.2M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $1.2M, with an average award of $52K. The foundation has supported 436 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in North Carolina, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
GRANT CYCLE OPERATIONAL, INTERMEDIARY, & POST-CYCLE SUPPORT - IN SPRING OF 2018, Z. SMITH REYNOLDS FOUNDATION'S TRUSTEES APPROVED FUNDS TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS TO CONDUCT INTENSIVE DUE DILIGENCE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NC. THE LISTED EXPENDITURES REPRESENT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSULTANTS REVIEWING COLLABORATIVE PROJECT SUMMARIES FROM POTENTIAL APPLICANTS, HELPING WITH CERTAIN ASPECTS RELATING TO THE DESIGN OF COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING GRANTMAKING APPROACH, AND PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR ZSR STAFF AS IT RELATES TO EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTING COLLABORATIVE WORK IN COMMUNITIES.UPON THE LAUNCH OF THE ALL FOR NC FRAMEWORK GRANTMAKING INITIATIVES, TRUSTEES AND STAFF RECOGNIZED THE POTENTIAL NEED TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL FUNDING TO COVER ADDITIONAL STAFFING, TECHNOLOGY, ETC. TO SUPPORT THE NEW FRAMEWORK. FUNDS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO COVER CONTRACTORS (PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE) TO ASSIST WITH GRANT CYCLE WORK WHEN NEEDED.
Expenses: $244K
RACIAL EQUITY TRAINING - IN SPRING OF 2018, TRUSTEES APPROVED FUNDING TO SUPPORT RACIAL EQUITY WORK OF STATE LEVEL GRANTEES AND ZSR TRUSTEES AND STAFF. THESE FUNDS ARE NOT USED TO PROVIDE DIRECT GRANTS TO GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS BUT RATHER TO CONTRACT SERVICES. THE LISTED EXPENDITURES REPRESENT THE ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE RACIAL EQUITY TRAINING TO ZSR TRUSTEES AND STAFF IN 2021.
Expenses: $114K
SABBATICAL PROGRAM - IN 1990, WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE IRS, THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A SABBATICAL PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN PAID FULL-TIME LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS. THE SABBATICALS WERE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE TO LEADERS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTINUE THEIR CHARITABLE WORK, AND TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, SKILLS, AND TALENTS. EACH RECIPIENT IS AWARDED $30,000 AND EACH RECIPIENT'S ORGANIZATION IS AWARDED $10,000. AWARDS ARE MADE ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS.
Expenses: $46K
OTHER DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN INCLUSIVE PUBLIC ART INITIATIVE, AN ALL FOR NC FELLOWSHIP NC PROGRAM FOR TARGETED NORTH CAROLINIANS AGES 21-35, AND A NON-PROFIT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME COLLEGE STUDENTS.
SABBATICAL PROGRAM - IN 1990, WITH PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE IRS, THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED A SABBATICAL PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS IN PAID FULL-TIME LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS. THE SABBATICALS WERE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AN INCENTIVE TO LEADERS OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTINUE THEIR CHARITABLE WORK, AND TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, SKILLS, AND TALENTS. EACH RECIPIENT IS AWARDED $30,000 AND EACH RECIPIENT'S ORGANIZATION IS AWARDED $10,000 (FOR 2022 ONLY, ORGANIZATION AWARD WAS $12,000 EACH). AWARDS ARE MADE ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 781 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, DC, NY.
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $40M across 781 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $52K. Individual grants have ranged from $25 to $1.2M.
The application deadline is SUBMISSION DEADLINES CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.ZSR.ORG.. INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.ZSR.ORG.
Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WINSTON SALEM, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Vermiillion Heinsohn | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $252K | $55K | $319K |
| Pamela Spalding | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $163K | $37K | $200K |
| Jill Ray | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $85K | $20K | $105K |
| Maurice Mo Green | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $79K | $12K | $90K |
| Natalie Ditta | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $43K | $17K | $59K |
Total Giving
$28.4M
Total Assets
$25.1M
Fair Market Value
$25.1M
Net Worth
$25.1M
Grants Paid
$24.1M
Contributions
$25.5M
Net Investment Income
$387K
Distribution Amount
$694K
Total: $18.2M
Total Grants
781
Total Giving
$40M
Average Grant
$52K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
436
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest UniversityANNUAL GRANT, UNDER 1990 CONTRACT, FOR GENERAL SUPPORT, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS.PER 11/10/22 AGREEMENT, ZSR TO MAKE FIXED PAYMENT SCHEDULED FOR 7/1/23 SIX MONTHS EARLY ON 12/16/22. WFU LETTER SIGNED PER PCS 12/13/22 | Winstonsalem, NC | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Sit-In Movement IncWORLD HERITAGE EXPANSION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION & PROTECTION PROJECT | Greensboro, NC | $500K | 2022 |
| Democracy NcFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Morrisville, NC | $400K | 2022 |
| Legal Aid Of NcHOME DEFENSE PROJECT | Raleigh, NC | $355K | 2022 |
| Blueprint NcFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
Expenses: $81K
| Chapel Thompson | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $27K | $4K | $31K |
| Virgil Smith | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $11K | $0 | $11K |
| Anna Warburton Munroe | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $11K | $0 | $11K |
| Nancy R Bagley | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $11K | $0 | $11K |
| David L Neal | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $11K | $0 | $11K |
| Piper Neal Beveridge | TREASURER | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Ilana Dubester | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| W Noah Reynolds | PRESIDENT | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Jane S Patterson | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Anita Brown-Graham | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $8K | $0 | $8K |
| Daniel Codfelter | VICE PRESIDENT | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Lloyd P Tate Jr | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen L Neal | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary B Mountcastle | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Bryant | BOARD OF TRUSTEES | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Durham, NC |
| $300K |
| 2022 |
| Nc Zoological SocietyASIAN EXPANSION AT THE NORTH CAROLINA ZOO PROJECT | Asheboro, NC | $250K | 2022 |
| Conservation Fund A Nonprofit CorporationRESOURCEFUL COMMUNITIES PROJECT | Arlington, VA | $230K | 2022 |
| Southern Coalition For Social JusticeFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ITS NORTH CAROLINA WORK ONLY | Durham, NC | $200K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Funders GroupAMPLIFY FUND PROJECT TO SUPPORT ITS GRANTMAKING AND CONVENING ACTIVITIES IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Forward JusticeFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $200K | 2022 |
| Nc Institute Of Minority Economic DevelopmentFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $200K | 2022 |
| Mdc IncCAPACITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) ADVOCACY AND EQUITY COLLABORATIVE PROJECT | Durham, NC | $200K | 2022 |
| Nc Conservation NetworkFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $163K | 2022 |
| Gaston Family Health ServicesHEALTHY GASTON/HIGHLANDS COLLABORATIVE PROJECT | Gastonia, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Eagle Market Streets DevelopmentRACIAL JUSTICE COALITION PROJECT | Asheville, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Health Education Foundation Of Eastern NcEDGECOMBE COUNTY RESILIENCE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT | Rocky Mount, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater GreensboroNORTH CAROLINA FUNDERS' COLLABORATIVE FOR STRONG LATINX COMMUNITIES PROJECT | Greensboro, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Nc Environmental Justice NetworkFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rocky Mount, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| West Side CltCOLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING PROJECT | Charlotte, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Carteret Community CollegeEASTERN CARTERET COUNTY COLLABORATIVE PROJECT | Morehead City, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ITS NORTH CAROLINA WORK ONLY | Chapel Hill, NC | $135K | 2022 |
| Neo PhilanthropyCYPRESS FUND'S FUNDING TO WIN COLLABORATIVE FOR NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT | New York, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense FundFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ITS NORTH CAROLINA WORK ONLY | Raleigh, NC | $119K | 2022 |
| Institute For Southern StudiesFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ITS NORTH CAROLINA WORK ONLY | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Early Childhood FoundationFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Early Education CoalitionFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Equal Access To Justice FoundationFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Housing CoalitionFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood South AtlanticFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Piedmont Mediation CenterRESTORING YOUTH COALITION OF NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT | Statesville, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Carolina Public PressFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Center For Responsible LendingRESPONSIBLE LENDING IN NORTH CAROLINA: PROTECTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES BY ELIMINATING ABUSIVE LENDING PRACTICES PROJECT | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Association Of Black Lawyers' Land Loss Prevention ProjectFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Charlotte Center For Legal AdvocacyFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Coharie Intra-Tribal CouncilFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Clinton, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Black AllianceFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc Center For Nonprofit OrganizationsFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc ChildFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Of Nc Legal FoundationFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Disability Rights NcFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| EducationncFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| El Centro HispanoEL COLECTIVO NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| El PuebloFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Emancipate NcFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Enlace Latino NcFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Knightdale, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Southern Vision AllianceFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ITS NORTH CAROLINA WORK ONLY | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Innovation ProjectFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Public School Forum Of NcFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Sol NationFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Rural Economic Development CenterFOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
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