Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.0 million in 244 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.0 million
- Number of grants244
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$95.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.4 million the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.4 million | 188 | $94.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.0 million | 244 | $95.6 million |
How to apply
Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 36 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 91 | $5.0 million |
| Ohio | 13 | $78,000 |
| Texas | 13 | $78,000 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $74,151 |
| Tennessee | 12 | $72,000 |
| California | 7 | $66,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $54,000 |
| Indiana | 8 | $48,000 |
| Iowa | 7 | $42,000 |
| Kansas | 7 | $42,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater High Point Inc | General & Unrestricted (SEE ATTACHED GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $1.0 million |
| High Point Police Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Piedmont School Inc | The Piedmont School and The John Yowell Academy Scholarship Fund | $325,000 |
| High Point Community Foundation | Nido and Mariana Qubein Children's Museum operations | $300,000 |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation Inc | Flex Factory Capital Support | $250,000 |
| High Point Community Foundation | Mariana and Nido Qubein Children's Museum to provide scholarships FUNDS and financial assistances for visitors | $200,000 |
| Open Door Ministries of High Point Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mental Health Associates of the Triad | Intensive In-Home Youth Services | $150,000 |
| Theblake E Odum Motivational Foundation | Organizational Capacity Building fund | $125,000 |
| Mental Health Associates of the Triad | Support a Chief Revenue Officer | $115,000 |
| Theatre Art Galleries | General & Unrestricted | $113,066 |
| NC Triad Fusion Inc | Beyond Sports - General Operating in High Point | $110,000 |
| Community Collaboration for Children Inc | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| High Point Chamber Foundation Inc | General Operating Support for HP Vets Initiative | $100,000 |
| High Point Community Foundation | HPCF Literacy Project | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of High Point N | Growing the Future Campaign | $100,000 |
| Saint Marys Episcopal Church | Community Life Center (CLC) Operating Expenses fund | $90,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of High Point N | YWCA Latino Family Center Capacity Building fund | $75,000 |
| High Point Discovered Inc | General & Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| Guilford Education Alliance Inc | High Point Schools Partnership staff and program costs | $50,000 |
| High Point Friends School Inc | Scholarship FUNDS and teacher support | $50,000 |
| Ready for School Ready for Life | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Relief Corp of National Association of Evang | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky Inc | Modernization FUND | $35,000 |
| High Point Chamber Foundation Inc | To support the Nonprofit Learning Lab Program | $35,000 |
| Growing High Point | Employee benefits FUND | $33,176 |
| College Preparatory & Leadership Academy of High P | Educator Excellence and Equity Fellowship FUND | $30,000 |
| Commander Peace Academy | High Point Community Men's Huddle | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools of High Point Inc | Development and Communications Specialist FUND | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | To support the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium Program | $30,000 |
| D-Up Inc | Sustainable Transportation and Prek4 Directors | $30,000 |
| Dottie Rose Foundation | High Point Capacity Building FUND | $30,000 |
| Greensboro Cerebral Palsy Association Inc | Development for Childcare Center Director & Specialty Therapist Position to benefit High Point students and families | $30,000 |
| Notes for Notes Incorporated | N4N Studio at Penn-Griffin School of the Arts | $30,000 |
| Operation Xcel Promoting Excellent Communities Edu | Strategic Growth Initiative | $30,000 |
| Peak Adventure Ministries Inc | Go Long, Go Deep: A Strategy For Youth Success | $30,000 |
| The Arc of High Point Inc | The Arc@Work - Competitive Integrated Employment Opportunities for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | $30,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | EQuIPD: Promoting Young Children's School Readiness Through Sustaining Teachers in High Point | $30,000 |
| Greater High Point Food Alliance | Food Security Fund | $28,250 |
| University of Kentucky | Stanley and Karen Pigman Engineering Student Activities Fund | $27,151 |
Officers and trustees
- Audrey L Congdon
- David S Congdon
- Earl Congdon
- Kathryn Congdon
- Karen C Pigman
Questions people ask
Does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2024, across 244 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Audrey L Congdon (Dir, Sec), David S Congdon (Pres, Dir, Treas), Earl Congdon (Chair, Dir) and Kathryn Congdon (Dir, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.