Tri-County Telephone Foundation
Accepts applications
Tri-County Telephone Foundation is a private foundation in Belhaven, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,684 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $14,189. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$56,684
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$14,189
- Assets$893,293
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $69,375 the year before.
46% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $38,611 | 17 | $925,229 |
| 2023 | $69,375 | 15 | $925,101 |
| 2024 | $56,684 | 11 | $893,293 |
How to apply
| Contact | C Wayne Black PO Box 91, Belhaven, NC 27810 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (252) 964-4211 |
| Restrictions | Must benefit the local service area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tri-County Telephone Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 11 | $56,684 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pungo Christian Academy | Donationdonation | $14,189 |
| Wilkinson Community Event Center | Donation | $12,000 |
| Northside High School | Donation | $10,250 |
| (19) Scholarships | Education scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Donation | $3,700 |
| Beaufort-Hyde Partnership for Children | Donation | $2,500 |
| Safe Harbor Helpline | Donation | $2,500 |
| Belhavenpantego Rotary Club Foundation Co First Bank | Donation | $620 |
| Washingtonbeaufort County Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| Beaufort County Emergency Services Kids Safety Expo | Donation | $350 |
| Asbury Methodist Church | Donation | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- C Wayne Black
- Gary R Burbage
- Ronnie Huettmann
- Rodney E Woolard
- Stacey Bowen
- Charles Williams
Questions people ask
Does Tri-County Telephone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tri-County Telephone Foundation give?
$56,684 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Tri-County Telephone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists C Wayne Black (President), Gary R Burbage (First Vice President), Ronnie Huettmann (Second Vice President) and Rodney E Woolard (Secretary/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tri-County Telephone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.