The Mary Norris Preyer Fund
Accepts applications
The Mary Norris Preyer Fund is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$190,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $190,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $190,000 | 35 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $190,500 | 40 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melanie Clayton Grant Manager Piedm PO Box 20124, Greensboro, NC 27420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 274-5471 |
| What to submit | Written proposal with internal revenue service tax exempt status letter |
| Deadlines | April 1st |
What The Mary Norris Preyer Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 23 | $113,000 |
| Colorado | 7 | $32,500 |
| California | 4 | $15,000 |
| New York | 3 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Jenkins Center | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Arts Empowerment Project Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Arts for Life | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Aura Home Women Vets | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Water Foundation | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Bookgive Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chappy and Friends | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Compass Center | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dix Park Conservancy | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Gardhouse Limited | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Greenway Foundation Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Healthreach Community Clinic | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| High Country Caregivers Foundation | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ignite Adaptive Sports | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Council for Social Service Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Conservation Network | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| New Dance Theatre Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Red Hook Community Center Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Real Options for City Kids | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Senior Pharm Assist Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Skookum Kids | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Table Ministries Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Learning Collaborative | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Sylvia Center | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Time and Space Limited Theatre Company Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Life - Capernaum | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Life - Wyldlife | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Coastal Federation Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| City Surf Project | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Lotus Foundation | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| PRC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Preyer
- Sally Preyer Laventure
- Ellen Davis
- Will Davis
- Mary Norris Preyer Oglesby
- Emily P Fountain
- Norris Preyer Jr
- Janet P Nelson
- Kelly Preyer
- Mary-Michael P Watts
Questions people ask
Does The Mary Norris Preyer Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st.
How much does The Mary Norris Preyer Fund give?
$190,500 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Mary Norris Preyer Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Preyer (Trustee), Sally Preyer Laventure (Trustee), Ellen Davis (Trustee) and Will Davis (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Mary Norris Preyer Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and faith communities.