Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc
Preselected recipients only
Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.2 million. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$25.6 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 1 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 1 | $24.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 1 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Fountain
- Ellen Kiernan
- Nancy Soward
- Nanci McGregor
- JC Graham
- Tammy Simmons
Questions people ask
Does Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Womens Independence Scholarship Program Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Fountain (Chair), Ellen Kiernan (Vice Chair), Nancy Soward (Secretary) and Nanci McGregor (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.