Pisgah Investments Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAsheville, North Carolina · EIN 46-1159387 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Thomas A Maher |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 5663, Asheville NC 28813 |
| Phone | 6177215536 |
| Form and materials | None |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC | Operational Support | $85,000 |
| Riverlink Inc | Asheville, NC | Environment | $60,000 |
| Mahec | Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| YMCA Of Western North Carolina | Asheville, NC | Community Programs | $50,000 |
| Kids On Point | Charleston, SC | Tutoring & Life Skills | $40,000 |
| Open Door Asheville | Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $40,000 |
| Literacy Together | Asheville, NC | Education | $32,500 |
| Mountain Child Advocacy Center | Asheville, NC | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| All Souls Counseling Center | Asheville, NC | Counseling | $15,000 |
| The North Carolina Arboretum | Asheville, NC | Environment | $15,000 |
| Evergreen Community Charter School | Asheville, NC | Education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $550,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $360,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349102385
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1159387
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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