Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $164,400 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$164,400
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $156,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $159,630 | 24 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 22 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $164,400 | 23 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Charles & Irene Nanney 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 Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22 | $157,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell University Law School | Education | $20,000 |
| Mars Hill University | Education | $18,750 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | Charitable | $17,700 |
| The Salvation Army | Civic | $17,700 |
| Wake Forest University | Education | $16,000 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Education | $15,000 |
| United Way of Gaston County | Civic | $11,000 |
| Stower Family YMCA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bucknell University | Education | $7,000 |
| Holy Angels Inc | Civic | $5,250 |
| Gaston Symphonic Band | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cancer Services of Gaston County | Medical | $2,500 |
| College of Education Foundation | Education | $2,500 |
| Gaston Literacy Council Inc | Education | $2,500 |
| With Friends Inc | Civic | $2,500 |
| Hillsdale Church Preschool | Edi | $2,000 |
| House of Mercy | Civic | $2,000 |
| Meredith College | Education | $2,000 |
| Morgan Elementary PTA | Education | $2,000 |
| Whitaker Elementary School Circle of Commitment Inc | Education | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Religious | $500 |
| Gaston Arts Council | Education | $250 |
| Gaston College Foundation | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles D Gray III
- Mary Ellen Jennings
- David P Nanney Jr
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation give?
$164,400 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles D Gray III (Trustee), Mary Ellen Jennings (Trustee) and David P Nanney Jr (Trustee).
What does Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and community development.