Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,262 and the largest $252,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,262
- Largest grant$252,500
- Assets$35.5 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 53 | $33.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 54 | $35.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terry Hines PO Box 352, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 202-4629 |
| What to submit | www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/rhi-legacy- foundation/ the rhi legacy foundation, inc. Supports non-profit 501 (c)(3) organizations whose projects serve residents in rutherford county, North Carolina, with emphasis on the following: chronic disease - programs and services for cancer, asthma, and diabetes which provide the following: - health education or screenings with an emphasis on disease prevention healthy eating - programs and services which address: - access to sufficient and healthy food for all segments of the community, emphasizing nutrition and the impact of healthy eating on disease prevention - education on the importance of nutrition and healthy food preparation and their impact on disease prevention active living - programs and services which improve: - physical activity (examples: walking trails, parks and recreation) - education on health improvements and disease prevention resulting from an active lifestyle requirements - to be eligible, organizations must qua |
| Deadlines | July 31 |
| Restrictions | Geographic limitations: rutherford county, North Carolina program limitations: grants are limited to programs and projects that improve health and wellness in rutherford county, nc. Grants in the category of environment/animals will be limited to programs that promote active living. The foundation typically does not fund requests for: - unrestricted endowment funds - debt retirement - grants to individuals |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 52 | $1.2 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $7,305 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isothermal Community College Foundation | Active living | $252,500 |
| Kidsenses Inc | Healthy eating | $175,000 |
| Chimney Rock Disaster Relief | Active living | $50,000 |
| Town of Lake Lure | Active living | $50,000 |
| Town of Spindale | Active living | $50,000 |
| Rutherford Co Schools Edu Fnd | Healthy eating | $45,000 |
| Rutherford County Senior Center | Healthy eating | $41,000 |
| Basics Christian Ministries Inc | Healthy eating | $35,000 |
| Blue Ridge Hope | Chronic disease | $35,000 |
| Lake Lure Classical Academy | Healthy eating | $34,000 |
| County of Rutherford Finance Office | Chronic disease | $25,000 |
| Foothills Health District | Chronic disease | $25,000 |
| Washburn Community Outreach Center | Healthy eating | $25,000 |
| Rutherford Outdoor Coalition | Active living | $23,000 |
| Abounding Grace Ministry Inc | Healthy eating | $22,337 |
| Family Resources of Rutherford Co | Chronic disease | $21,000 |
| Grahamtown Team | Healthy eating | $20,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Chronic disease | $20,000 |
| Rutherford Housing Partnership | Active living | $20,000 |
| South Mountain Christian Camp | Active living | $20,000 |
| New Beginnings Soup Kitchen | Healthy eating | $17,500 |
| Chase Corner United Methodist Minis | Healthy eating | $15,000 |
| Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach LLC | Healthy eating | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Council Boy Scouts of Amer | Active living | $15,000 |
| United Way of Rutherford County Inc | Chronic disease | $13,000 |
| Rutherford Opportunity Center | Active living | $10,780 |
| Special Olympics North Carolina Inc | Active living | $10,525 |
| Safe Kids of Rutherford County Inc | Active living | $10,000 |
| Wells Spring UMC | Healthy eating | $8,000 |
| Union Mills Learning Center Inc | Healthy eating | $7,500 |
| Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas Inc | Chronic disease | $7,305 |
| Rutherford Co School Forrest W Hunt | Active living | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy | Healthy eating | $5,000 |
| Rutherford Co Schools Education Fun | Active living | $4,500 |
| Forest City Owls Foundation | Active living | $4,130 |
| Efnep Rutherford Cooperative Ext | Healthy eating | $4,000 |
| Liberty Baptist Food Pantry | Healthy eating | $3,500 |
| Union Mills Community Development C | Healthy eating | $3,000 |
| Adaville Baptist Church | Active living | $2,500 |
| Grahamtown Team | Active living | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kerry Giles
- Jimmy Dancy
- Paul Deck
- Maggie Bell
- Cindy Buck
- Judy Bond
- Matt Bright
- John Condrey
- David Eaker
- Jacqueline Hampton
- Shirley Koone
- Dan Hegeman
- Terry W Hines
- Jill Miracle
Questions people ask
Does Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31.
How much does Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,262.
Who runs Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kerry Giles (Chair), Jimmy Dancy (Vice Chair), Paul Deck (Secretary/Tr) and Maggie Bell (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Rhi Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.