Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $237,340 and the largest $1.0 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$237,340
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $55,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 6 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Wayland Henry Cato Jr 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 Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $2.4 million |
| South Carolina | 2 | $105,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Educational | $374,679 |
| St Phillip's Church | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clarice Cato Goodyear
- Theresa R Gebhardt
- John PD Cato
- Thomas E Cato
- Harold Pratt-Thomas
- Howard Weiss
- Lat Purser
Questions people ask
Does Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $237,340.
Who runs Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Clarice Cato Goodyear (Co-Trustee,chairman, Board of Advisors), Theresa R Gebhardt (Co-Trustee,vice-Chair,secretary), John PD Cato (Board of Advisors) and Thomas E Cato (Board of Advisors) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.