Wren Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Wren Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Siler City, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,200 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,200
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $166,120 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,220 | 27 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $166,120 | 28 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $86,200 | 16 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margaret W de St Aubin PO Box 447, Siler City, NC 27344 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 663-3838 |
| What to submit | Applications should be in writing and contain all information with regard to request |
| Restrictions | Must be for charitable, educational, religious, scientific or artistic purposes |
What Wren Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | $48,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Baldwin University | Campus repairs | $35,000 |
| Christ School | General support | $12,500 |
| Independent College Fund of NC | Educational scholarships | $9,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Carolina | General support | $5,000 |
| Chatham County Economic Development Corp | General support | $5,000 |
| Chatham County DSS Foster Children's Fund | Medical | $3,000 |
| Jordan Matthews Arts Foundation | Sponsor 3 students for ny arts adventure | $2,750 |
| Salem Academy | General support | $2,500 |
| UNC Health Foundation | Medical | $2,500 |
| Children's Home Society of NC | General support | $2,400 |
| Chatham County Literacy Council | Educational | $2,000 |
| High Point University | Educational | $1,500 |
| Central Carolina Community College Foundation Inc | Educational | $1,000 |
| Wren Memorial Library | Artistic | $1,000 |
| National Fire Safety Council | General support | $300 |
| The Triad Health Project | Medical | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret W de St Aubin
- William G Farrar
- Denis R de St Aubin
- Sydney D Farrar II
Questions people ask
Does Wren Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Wren Foundation Inc give?
$86,200 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Wren Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret W de St Aubin (President), William G Farrar (Secretary/Treasurer), Denis R de St Aubin (Director) and Sydney D Farrar II (Director).
What does Wren Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.