THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC

EIN: 561223384 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ASHEVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$87,667,848
Total Expenses
$67,270,337
Total Assets
$481,026,894
Net Assets
$362,449,330
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
GRAHAM KEEVER
Phone
8282544960
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $87.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 238% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $20.4M, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT.THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RAISING CHARITABLE CAPITAL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS 18-COUNTY REGION, AND STRATEGICALLY ALLOCATING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS PRESSING NEEDS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $70,733,461
Program Service Revenue $746,052
Investment Income $16,131,557
Other Revenue $56,778
TOTAL REVENUE $87,667,848

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $61,908,745
Salaries & Benefits $3,095,540
Fundraising Expenses $689,783
Program Expenses $64,359,669
Other Expenses $2,266,052
TOTAL EXPENSES $67,270,337

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $87,667,848 $25,935,032 +2.4%
Expenses $67,270,337 $24,774,631 +1.7%
Net Income $20,397,511 $1,160,401 +16.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
20
Employees
24
Volunteers
150

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
9
$1,197,090
Total Directors
21
$394,802
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH K BRAZAS PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$343,901 $50,901 $394,802
JUANITA WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRIS M LIVINGSTAIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON FOUTS TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FIELDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE N BAILEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT PETERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN O CARR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILTON BUTTERWORTH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J CHRIS SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW T LEE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN MCLAUGHLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA BARNARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN M WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARTER B WEBB DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HIMANSHU KARVIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE BADR CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCISCO CASTELBLANCO VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
YOLANDA FAIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER P NORTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CONSTANCE M HAIRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRAHAM KEEVER ASSISTANT TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$230,997 $63,059 $294,056
JULIE D KLIPP ASSISTANT SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$163,611 $36,363 $199,974
NAOMI DAVIS ASSISTANT TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$97,537 $19,733 $117,270
JANET SHARP ASSISTANT TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$94,426 $30,578 $125,004
MELISSA CROUSE ASSISTANT TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$54,489 $11,495 $65,984
LAURA HERNDON VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMEN 40.00
Highest
$130,116 $31,294 $161,410
PHILIP P BELCHER VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$157,601 $38,471 $196,072
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $87,667,848 $67,270,337 $481,026,894 $20,397,511
2024 $25,935,032 $24,774,631 $434,889,192 $1,160,401
2023 $31,983,295 $25,282,173 $407,823,068 $6,701,122
2022 $45,512,765 $25,371,396 $387,056,220 $20,141,369
2021 $38,320,270 $22,531,614 $422,748,745 $15,788,656
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