Wake Electric Care Inc
Accepts applications
Wake Electric Care Inc is a private foundation in Youngsville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,019 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $1,691 and the largest $10,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$142,019
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$1,691
- Largest grant$10,800
- Assets$176,514
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $181,899 the year before.
67% 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 | $144,767 | 53 | $189,857 |
| 2024 | $181,899 | 62 | $163,093 |
| 2025 | $142,019 | 70 | $176,514 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kirk Metcalf 228 Park Avenue, Youngsville, NC 27596 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 863-6406 |
| What to submit | M/s word or adobe format an introductory description of the program and its impact on the community. The amount of funding requested and the amount of the program budget. The need which the program and how their accomplishment will be measured. Relationship of program to other services in the community which may be designed to meet the same or similar needs. Other sources of funding being approached. Attach copy of IRS letter indicating tax-exempt status and/or federal id number (if applicable). |
| Deadlines | Applications are due approximately 15 days before the end of each fiscal quarter (in march, june, SE |
| Restrictions | Local- non-profit organizations which provide necessary services in our communities are eligible to apply. North Carolina counties considered local are: durham, franklin, granville, johnston, nash, wake and vance. These organizations may apply for up to 5,000 annually to implement programs or purchase needed equipment to facilitate a program which will help in local communities. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wake Electric Care Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 69 | $140,019 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Community | $10,800 |
| NC State University | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Department of Health and Human Res | Energy assistance | $5,000 |
| Broughton High School PTSA | Educational | $3,985 |
| Individual | Educational | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $3,000 |
| Louisburg High School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $3,000 |
| Franklinton Middle School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Baucom Elementary School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Holly Springs High School | Educational | $3,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,997 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,996 |
| Murdoch Center Foundation | Community | $2,985 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,969 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,969 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,946 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,932 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,800 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,755 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,651 |
| Town of Youngsville | Community | $2,600 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,560 |
| Individual | Community | $2,500 |
| Meredith College | Educational | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Laurel Park Elementary | Educational | $2,472 |
| Broughton High School | Educational | $2,440 |
| Franklin County Cooperative | Community | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Wake County | Community | $2,000 |
| Individual | Community | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational | $2,000 |
| NC Central University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Mills Park Middle | Educational | $1,704 |
| Care and Share of Franklin County | Community | $1,678 |
| Youngsville Elementary School | Educational | $1,647 |
| Individual | Community | $1,500 |
| Operation Restoration Inc | Community | $1,400 |
| Franklin Academy Middle | Educational | $1,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances McIver
- Winston Kerley
- Jan Hopkins
- Frank Pearce
- Cedric Jones
- Lisa Fuller
- Michelle McGhee
- Molly Bostic
Questions people ask
Does Wake Electric Care Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due approximately 15 days before the end of each fiscal quarter (in march, june, SE.
How much does Wake Electric Care Inc give?
$142,019 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $1,691.
Who runs Wake Electric Care Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances McIver (Chairman), Winston Kerley (Vice Chairma), Jan Hopkins (Secretary) and Frank Pearce (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Wake Electric Care Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.