O Leonard Moretz Foundation 1019760125 007
Invitation OnlyHickory, North Carolina · EIN 58-0012117 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$605K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $62,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory, NC | General support | $212,500 |
| YMCA of Catawba County | Hickory, NC | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Holy Trinity Luthern Church | Hickory, NC | General support | $62,500 |
| United Arts Council | Gastonia, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Catawba Medical Foundation | Hickory, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Hickory Day School | Hickory, NC | General support | $8,333 |
| Hickory Soup Kitchen | Hickory, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Gastonia, NC | General support | $4,000 |
| Crossnore School | Crossnore, NC | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $604,833 | 10 |
| 2023 | $515,833 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533499349100658
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-0012117
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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