James G Hanes Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
James G Hanes Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$55.8 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
88% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 11 | $37.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 16 | $47.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 26 | $55.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James G Hanes Memorial Fund 480 Shepherd Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 768-7230 |
| What to submit | Forms are available at the above address |
| Deadlines | Annual application deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1 |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards |
What James G Hanes Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 26 | $2.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC School of the Arts Foundation | Capital campaign | $500,000 |
| NC Museum of Art Foundation | Operational support | $349,992 |
| Winston Salem Foundation Futures Fu | Assist with wsfcs debt reduction | $250,000 |
| WSFCS Education Foundation | Educational supplies | $200,000 |
| Summit School | Program, capital & endowment | $116,667 |
| Wake Forest University Teach | Assist program development | $112,500 |
| Family Services Inc | Capital campaign | $83,333 |
| Horizons Residential Care Center | Capital projects | $80,000 |
| Miracles in Sight | Capital projects | $75,000 |
| Dream Center of Forsyth County | Building improvements | $50,000 |
| Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries | Reentry center imporvements | $50,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | New site operations | $50,000 |
| Ifb Solutions | Building repairs | $50,000 |
| Smart Start of Forsyth County | Program support | $50,000 |
| YWCA of WS and Forsyth County | Best choice summer camp program | $50,000 |
| Bookmarks | Festival & school books support | $30,000 |
| YWCA of WS and Forsyth County | Health initiative expansion | $30,000 |
| Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley | Construction of new facility | $20,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Alliance | Green futures program expansion | $18,000 |
| A Simple Gesture | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Starworks | Capital campaign | $12,000 |
| Elkin Education Foundation | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| YMCA of Northwest NC | Support achievers program | $10,000 |
| Authoring Action | Conference attendance & workshops | $8,000 |
| Paisley Ib Magnet School PTSA | Educational supplies | $7,500 |
| Piedmont Shakespeare Company | Performance support | $6,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Eldridge C Hanes
- James G Hanes III
- Drewry Nostitz-Rieneck
Questions people ask
Does James G Hanes Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annual application deadlines are january 1, april 1, july 1, and october 1.
How much does James G Hanes Memorial Fund give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs James G Hanes Memorial Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Eldridge C Hanes (President), James G Hanes III (Director) and Drewry Nostitz-Rieneck (Director).
What does James G Hanes Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.