Prim Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Prim Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $316,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$316,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$910,024
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $279,417 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $279,417 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $316,500 | 11 | $910,024 |
How to apply
Prim Family 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 Prim Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9 | $301,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools Futures Fund | For general use | $100,000 |
| Love Out Loud | For general use | $93,500 |
| Apseed Early Childhood Education Inc | For general use | $55,000 |
| Life of Victory in Christ Ministries | For general use | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | For general use | $11,000 |
| Buddies for Birdies (Ohiohealth Foundation and MD Anderson Cancer Center) | For general use | $10,000 |
| Scoreboard Leadership in Sports Training Program | For general use | $10,000 |
| Miracles in Sight | For general use | $5,000 |
| Oak Grove Christian Ministries | For general use | $5,000 |
| Abc of NC Foundation | For general use | $1,000 |
| Hands of Hope | For general use | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Billy D Prim
- Sarcanda Bellisimo
- Richard Brenner
Questions people ask
Does Prim Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Prim Family Foundation give?
$316,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Prim Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Billy D Prim (President; Director), Sarcanda Bellisimo (Secretary; Director) and Richard Brenner (Treasurer; Director).
What does Prim Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.