Flow Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Flow Foundation Inc is a private foundation in WinstonSalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 53 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $352,666. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$352,666
- Assets$395,307
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
26% 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 | $1.6 million | 60 | $675,117 |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 53 | $395,307 |
How to apply
Flow Foundation Inc 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 Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 40 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $152,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $17,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | General Support | $352,666 |
| Winston Starts | Community Involvement Programs | $250,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General Support | $178,490 |
| United Way of Forsyth County | Community Involvement Programs | $127,375 |
| In Medias Res Educational Foundation | Community Involvement Programs | $70,000 |
| Love Out Loud | Community Involvement Programs | $60,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Community Involvement Programs | $50,000 |
| Crosby Scholars Community Partnership | Community Involvement Programs | $50,000 |
| YWCA of Winston Salem and Forsyth County | Community Involvement Programs | $37,500 |
| Friends of the Great Commission | Community Involvement Programs | $30,000 |
| University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce | McIntire Annual Fund | $25,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Community Involvement Programs | $25,000 |
| Greater Winston-Salem Inc | Community Involvement Programs | $17,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Community Involvement Programs | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Community Involvement Programs | $15,000 |
| The Winston Salem Foundation | Community Involvement Programs | $10,000 |
| BloodWater | Community Involvement Programs | $10,000 |
| Telemachus Foundation Inc | Community Involvement Programs | $10,000 |
| Arts Council of Winston-Salem | Community Involvement Programs | $10,000 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Community Involvement Programs | $10,000 |
| Porter's Call | Community Involvement Programs | $7,500 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship Fund | $7,500 |
| WS Fellows | Community Involvement Programs | $6,000 |
| River Run Film Festival | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| City With Dwellings | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Mission Emanuel | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Young Life of Forsyth County | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Reynolda House Museum of American Art | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Winston-Salem Street School | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Chris Paul Family Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Taylor Group Foundation | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| aperture - Downtown Winston-Salem Community Cinema | Community Involvement Programs | $5,000 |
| Love Literacy | Community Involvement Programs | $3,000 |
| Crisis Control Ministry | Community Involvement Programs | $2,500 |
| Piedmont Craftsmen | Community Involvement Programs | $2,500 |
| GreeNest | Community Involvement Programs | $2,500 |
| Authoring Action | Community Involvement Programs | $2,500 |
| El Buen Pastor Latino Community Services | Community Involvement Programs | $2,500 |
| SECCA Foundation | Community Involvement Programs | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Flow
- Robbin B Flow
Questions people ask
Does Flow Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flow Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Flow Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald E Flow (President) and Robbin B Flow (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Flow Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.