Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Asheville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $417,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $85,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$417,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $550,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $360,500 | 17 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 12 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $417,500 | 11 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Thomas A Maher PO Box 5663, Asheville, NC 28813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 721-5536 |
What Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 10 | $377,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Wilson College | Operational Support | $85,000 |
| Riverlink Inc | Environment | $60,000 |
| Mahec | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| YMCA Of Western North Carolina | Community Programs | $50,000 |
| Kids On Point | Tutoring & Life Skills | $40,000 |
| Open Door Asheville | Operational Support | $40,000 |
| Literacy Together | Education | $32,500 |
| Mountain Child Advocacy Center | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| All Souls Counseling Center | Counseling | $15,000 |
| The North Carolina Arboretum | Environment | $15,000 |
| Evergreen Community Charter School | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Maher
- Nancy K Maher
Questions people ask
Does Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc give?
$417,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Maher (President and Treasurer) and Nancy K Maher (Vice President and Secretary).
What does Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.