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Winding Stair Foundation

Preselected recipients only Franklin, North Carolina · EIN 853533254

Winding Stair Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $25,500 and the largest $26,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$29,818
2024$51,0002$48,734

How to apply

Winding Stair 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Winding Stair Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina2$51,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Macon County Farmers Market
Franklin, NC
Assist in fulfilling the organziations mission$26,000
Macon County Care Net
Franklin, NC
Assist in fulfilling the organziations mission$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Winding Stair Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Winding Stair Foundation give?

$51,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $25,500.

Who runs Winding Stair Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Mullins (President), Stacy Bredendieck (Treasurer) and John Penninger (Secretary).

What does Winding Stair Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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