The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gastonia, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$109 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.6 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 9 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 9 | $109 million |
How to apply
The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation 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.
What The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $4.5 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Day School | Tax exempt educational purpose of the school and capital improvements | $1.2 million |
| Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | Further tax exempt function of the organization | $1.2 million |
| Gaston Community Foundation | Fund donor advised fund to fund charitable activities for the community as directed by the foundation's directors | $1.1 million |
| North Carolina Textile Foundation | To advance textile industry education through wilson college of textiles, nc state universiy | $600,000 |
| Hometown Service Coalition | To provide recovery assistance to the mountain city tn community after the destruction caused by hurricane helene | $500,000 |
| Schiele Museum of Natural History | Paleo project to further tax exempt function of the museum | $166,667 |
| Gaston College Foundation | Tax exempt educational purpose of the organization | $150,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | General tax exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Woods Services | General tax exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia B Singh
- Pamela K Warlick
- Shepard K Halsch
Questions people ask
Does The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julia B Singh (Foundation Dir), Pamela K Warlick (Family Director) and Shepard K Halsch (Family Director).
What does The W Duke Kimbrell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.