Stonecutter Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Stonecutter Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Spindale, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $820,095 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $410,975. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$820,095
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$410,975
- Assets$21.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $660,629 the year before.
50% 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 | $651,645 | 21 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $660,629 | 17 | $18.9 million |
| 2025 | $820,095 | 16 | $21.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terri Barringer 230 Spindale Street, Spindale, NC 28160 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (828) 521-1653 |
| What to submit | Donation requests should be sent to the foundation office and should list the purpose of the organization and what the donation will be used for specifically. If applicable, project budgets should be included and the organization must state how they plan to raise the majority of funding for the project. Any organizations that have not received donations from the foundation in the past should provide documentation that shows the organization is a not-for-profit organization. |
| Restrictions | The foundation generally makes contributions to local educational institutions and civic organizations. |
What Stonecutter Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $809,095 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford County Habitat for Human | Community | $410,975 |
| Rutherford Housing Partnership | Community | $132,000 |
| Icc Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Kidsenses Children's Museum | Community | $50,000 |
| App School Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Schiele Museum of Natural History | Community | $33,000 |
| Trinity School | Education | $24,480 |
| Hatch Avl Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Lake Lure Flowering Bridge | Community | $10,000 |
| Earl Scruggs Music Festival Inc | Education | $8,000 |
| Symphony of Rutherford County | Community | $7,140 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund | Community | $6,000 |
| Globalgiving | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Rutherford Quilt Guild Inc | Education | $5,000 |
| Spencer Baptist Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Religous | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Cowan
- Jason Harrill
- Myra H Cowan
- Dr Dillard Morrow
- Maria Hunnicutt
- Carolyn Keever
- Tiffany Lathan
- George Hughes
- Terri C Barringer
Questions people ask
Does Stonecutter Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Stonecutter Foundation Inc give?
$820,095 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Stonecutter Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James R Cowan (President/Tr), Jason Harrill (Vice Preside), Myra H Cowan (Secretary) and Dr Dillard Morrow (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Stonecutter Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.