George Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
George Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hickory, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$26.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 57 | $20.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 60 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 58 | $26.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Boyd George PO Box 800, Hickory, NC 28603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 725-4479 |
| What to submit | Letter format |
What George Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 57 | $1.4 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art Inc | General support | $400,000 |
| Catawba Valley Community College Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | General support | $100,000 |
| Catawba County United Way Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Hickory Day School Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | General support | $50,000 |
| Unc-G Excellence Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | General support | $50,000 |
| Carolina Caring Foundation Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Catawba Science Center Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry | General support | $30,000 |
| Salt Block Foundation Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Catawba County United Way Inc | General support | $22,000 |
| United Way of Forsyth County Inc | General support | $22,000 |
| Hickory Community Theatre Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Salvation Army National Corp | General support | $20,000 |
| Catawba County Hispanic Ministry | General support | $15,000 |
| Caldwell County United Fund | General support | $12,000 |
| Maryvale Sisters | General support | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities | General support | $10,000 |
| Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center Incorporated | General support | $10,000 |
| United Arts Council of Catawba County | General support | $10,000 |
| United Way of Florence County | General support | $10,000 |
| University Radio Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Classroom Connections | General support | $6,000 |
| Ashure Ministry Inc (Formerly Ecccm) | General support | $5,000 |
| Bookmarks | General support | $5,000 |
| Classroom Connections | General support | $5,000 |
| Dream Center of Forsyth County | General support | $5,000 |
| Hickory Day School Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina School for the Deaf at Morganton Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony Society Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Council Inc Bsa | General support | $5,000 |
| Sipes Orchard Home | General support | $5,000 |
| University Radio Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Council on Adolescents of Catawba County Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Catawba County Council on Aging Inc | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Boyd L George
- Joyce George Corbett
- Frederick D McClure
- John B Orgain
- Kimberly D George
Questions people ask
Does George Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does George Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs George Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Boyd L George (Chairman), Joyce George Corbett (Director), Frederick D McClure (Director) and John B Orgain (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does George Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.