Grantmaking public charity · EIN 56-2110357
Wnc Bridge Foundation
Asheville, NC
Wnc Bridge Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Asheville, NC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.3M in grants paid across 453 grants, with $129M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Shiloh Community Association and Ymi Cultural Center.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Wnc Bridge Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation requires that potential grant recipients indicate how the funds will be used in order to ensure that the use of the funds will be in accordance with the foundation's exempt purpose. when a grant is awarded, the foundation meets with the management of the recipient organization to review how the funds are being used. if the need arises, the foundation also tours the facilities of a potential recipient to gain a thorough understanding of their operations. a report is given to the board of directors related to these findings. on occasion, the grant recipient will also present their outcomes directly to the board of directors.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To provide funds to assist in meeting the health challenges of people in the communities of wnc and to empower nonprofits to impact individual and community wellness in those communities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina | Asheville, NC | Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $500,000 |
| Shiloh Community Association | Asheville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grants / Discretionary | $286,470 |
| Ymi Cultural Center | Asheville, NC | Impact Grant - Active Grant | $75,000 |
| Centro Unido Latino Americano | Marion, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant | $61,063 |
| Family Place of Transylvania County | Brevard, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant | $61,063 |
| Literacy Connection | Hendersonville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| Only Hope Wnc Inc | East Flat Rock, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| Restoration House Wnc | Bryson City, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity | Rutherfordton, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| The Community Kitchen Inc | Canton, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| United Community Development of North Carolina Inc | Asheville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| W4h Asheville DBA Working Wheels | Asheville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| Ytl Training Programs | Candler, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant / Now Grant - Hurricane Helene Relief | $61,063 |
| Helping Hands of Haywood | Waynesville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grant /Now Grant | $58,063 |
| Mountain Child Advocacy Center | Asheville, NC | Impact/ Well-Being Grants / Discretionary | $51,863 |
| Awake Children's Advocacy Center | Sylva, NC | Impact/ Well-Being Grant | $51,063 |
| Beacon of Hope Services | Marshall, NC | Impact/ Well-Being Grant | $51,063 |
| Children Firstcommunities in Schools of Buncombe County | Asheville, NC | Impact/ Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
| Communities in Schools of North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Impact/ Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison County Inc | Marshall, NC | Impact/ Well-Being Grant/ Now Grant | $51,063 |
| Feed-a-Child Wnc Inc | Burnsville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
| Five Point Center Incorporated | Robbinsville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
| Grahamtown Team | Forest City, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
| Hola Carolina | Asheville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
| Horizons at Carolina Day | Asheville, NC | Impact / Well-Being Grants | $51,063 |
The 25 largest of 453 grants listed on the return. 315 grants to individuals ($302K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Wnc Bridge Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Wnc Bridge Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Wnc Bridge Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,299,378 in grants paid (453 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Wnc Bridge Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (NC), $500K, Shiloh Community Association (NC), $286K, Ymi Cultural Center (NC), $75K, Centro Unido Latino Americano (NC), $61.1K and Family Place of Transylvania County (NC), $61.1K.