Flow Companies Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Flow Companies Foundation is a private foundation in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $141,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$141,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$155,228
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $25,418 |
| 2025 | $141,000 | 21 | $155,228 |
How to apply
Flow Companies 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 Flow Companies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 15 | $113,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $21,332 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,668 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| W-S Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Davie Community Foundation | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Senior Services | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Vets to Vets United | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Back Pack Beginnings | Charitable | $9,500 |
| UVA Health Children's | Charitable | $8,414 |
| SECU Family House | Charitable | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross - Piedmont Triad | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Yellow Door Foundation | Charitable | $5,267 |
| Boys and Girls Club - The Piedmont | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Iredell County School System | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Davie Community Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $4,651 |
| United Way Greater Triangle | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Manna FoodBank | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Fifth Street MInistries | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Home Instead | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Good Shepard Center | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Little Bit Foundation | Charitable | $2,668 |
| Cumberland Community Foundation | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Fayetteville Family Life Center | Charitable | $2,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Flow
- Robbin B Flow
Questions people ask
Does Flow Companies Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flow Companies Foundation give?
$141,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Flow Companies Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald E Flow (President) and Robbin B Flow (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Flow Companies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, youth programs and human services.