The Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation
Accepts applications
The Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation is a private foundation in Leland, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,240 the year before.
89% 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 | $100,190 | 5 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $97,240 | 8 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | H F Sanders III Director 2127 Shelmore Way, Leland, NC 28451 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (912) 695-7230 |
| What to submit | No specific format is required. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Good Shepherd Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Pin Ministry | General support | $12,500 |
| Sinclair Health Clinic | General support | $12,500 |
| Adult Care Center of the NSV | General support | $10,000 |
| Arts Southeast | General support | $10,000 |
| Loop It Up Savannah | General support | $10,000 |
| Matthew Reardon Center for Autism | General support | $10,000 |
| Safe Shelter | General support | $10,000 |
| Tamra Learning Academy | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda C Russell
- Monford D Custer III
- Ellen C Morgan
- Dr HF Sanders
- Mr H F Sanders III
- Mary R Clemons
Questions people ask
Does The Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Monford D and Lucy L Custer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda C Russell (President Emeritus), Monford D Custer III (Vp/Treas/Dir), Ellen C Morgan (Vp/Director) and Dr HF Sanders (Vp/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.