WNC Jeepers
Preselected recipients only
WNC Jeepers is a private foundation in Waynesville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,634 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $11,784. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,634
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$11,784
- Assets$39,496
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $62,132 the year before.
73% 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 | $11,673 | 4 | $46,456 |
| 2024 | $62,132 | 22 | $45,360 |
| 2025 | $47,634 | 18 | $39,496 |
How to apply
WNC Jeepers 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 WNC Jeepers funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 18 | $47,634 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | direct community support of food and personal care | $11,784 |
| Community Care Clinic of Franklin | Providing free primary healthcare for low income | $3,500 |
| Junaluska Foundation | Scholarship to aide the purchase of books | $3,500 |
| Magnolia Mission | FosterAdoptive and Kinship Family Support | $3,500 |
| Silas-S Duck Foundation | Support for families with children battling childh | $3,500 |
| Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Food Mi | Suppy food and necessary items to the community | $3,000 |
| Star Ranch Horse Rescue | Animal Rescue | $3,000 |
| 80s Flashback Weekend Shriners Ben | Raising Funds for Shriners Childrens Hospital | $2,500 |
| Individual | Support efforts to grow and donate fresh foodsedu | $2,500 |
| Individual | Restoring Individuals who experience life changing | $2,000 |
| Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance | Around the clock kitten emergency medial care | $2,000 |
| Final Run Rescue | Provides treatment safe location for rescue animal | $2,000 |
| Restoration House | Empower at risk population by providing sustainabl | $2,000 |
| KARE Inc | Child Advocacy Center serving Haywood County | $1,500 |
| Haywood Pathways Center | Provide shelter and food to the homeless community | $500 |
| Labor of Love Transport Rescue | Funding to transportat risk animals to loving h | $500 |
| Fumc | Suppor Church Ministries and outreach | $250 |
| Hazelwood Boosters | Giving back to the community through community eve | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Megan Johnson INDIVIDUAL
- Aubrey Evans
- Kristy Walker
- Ginger Evans
Questions people ask
Does WNC Jeepers accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WNC Jeepers give?
$47,634 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs WNC Jeepers?
Its 2025 filing lists Megan Johnson INDIVIDUAL (President), Aubrey Evans (Vice President), Kristy Walker (Treasurer) and Ginger Evans (Secretary).
What does WNC Jeepers fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.