Realtor Foundation of Wake County
Preselected recipients only
Realtor Foundation of Wake County is a private foundation in Cary, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,880 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,752. 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$206,880
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,752
- Assets$683,578
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $192,180 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $56,070 | 10 | $400,773 |
| 2023 | $222,500 | 25 | $536,441 |
| 2024 | $192,180 | 12 | $287,178 |
| 2025 | $206,880 | 11 | $683,578 |
How to apply
Realtor Foundation of Wake County 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Realtor Foundation of Wake County funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $206,880 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hope Center at Pullen | Foster care transition | $70,752 |
| Casa | Affordable housing | $50,000 |
| The Carying Place | Transitional housing | $50,000 |
| The Women's Center | Crisis intervention & housing | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Wake County Gal | Child services | $8,750 |
| A Doorway to Hope | Crisis intervention | $5,000 |
| NC Realtors Foundation | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Haven House | Youth support | $3,378 |
| The No Woman No Girl Initiative | Hygiene kits | $2,000 |
| Family Promise | Housing support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Harnett Cty | Housing assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Thompson
- Christina Valkanoff
- Jenn Cole
- Mackenzie Sottini
- Eddie Alie
- Stacy Danzey
- Shruti Desai
- Autumn Dubois
- Lori Edwards
- Taralynn Farrell
- Jason Gardze
- Almaree Gordon
- Davis Holt
- Rachel Lowe
- Tim McBrayer
Questions people ask
Does Realtor Foundation of Wake County accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Realtor Foundation of Wake County give?
$206,880 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Realtor Foundation of Wake County?
Its 2025 filing lists Heather Thompson (Executive Di), Christina Valkanoff (Chair), Jenn Cole (Past Chair) and Mackenzie Sottini (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Realtor Foundation of Wake County fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and youth programs.