Roanoke-Chowan Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAhoskie, North Carolina · EIN 56-1535057 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,092 and $180,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WENDY P VANN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1385, AHOSKIE NC 27910 |
| Phone | 2522093067 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS MUST SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION SUPPLIED BY ROANOKE-CHOWAN FOUNDATION INC. THE APPLICATION MUST HAVE THE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRESIDENT/CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE GRANT APPLICATION: A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT IRS LETTER INDICATING CURRENT 501(C)(3) STATUS. THE MOST RECENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AUDIT, CURRENT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET WITH A STATEMENT OF YEAR-TO-DATE INCOME AND EXPENSES, AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE PROPOSED PROJECT/PROGRAM WILL BE CONDUCTED (IF DIFFERENT FROM THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR), A LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INDICATING THE TITLES OF THE OFFICERS, A LIST OF STAFF MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT/PROGRAMS AND THE DATE THEY JOINED THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR PROGRAMS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE PERSONS LIVING IN THE ROANOKE-CHOWAN REGION CONSISITING OF THE COUNTIES OF BERTIE, GATES, HERTFORD, AND NORTHHAMPTON, NORTH CAROLINA. ALL PROPOSALS MUST CLEARLY RELATE TO "HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND GENERAL WELL-BEING." GRANTS MAY BE USED IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT OF MERITORIOUS PROGRAMS BUT ARE NOT AWARDED FOR PURPOSES ORDINARILY SUPPORTED BY TAX FUNDS. GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO SUPPORT PROPAGANDA, INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, OR OTHERWISE TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF A SPECIFIC PUBLIC ELECTION. THE FOUNDATION USUALLY DOES NOT FUND INDIRECT COSTS. GRANTS ARE NOT AWARDED TO AN ORGANIZATION TO BE USED AS PASS-THROUGH FUNDS FOR ANOTHER ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY OR A GOVERNMENT ENTITY. GRANTS ARE NOT AWARDED FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH. GRANTS USUALLY ARE NOT AWARDED WHEN THEY ARE THE TOTAL MEANS OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT, BUT PREFERABLY ARE MADE IN CONJUCTION WITH OTHER SOURCES. |
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health and Wellness | Ahoskie, NC | Health & wellness | $229,486 |
| Boys and Girls Club Future Ready | Winton, NC | Hc expansion | $187,862 |
| Gates County Housing Authority | Gatesville, NC | Healthy homes | $180,000 |
| Gateway Community Health Center | Gatesville, NC | Healthy youth initiative | $87,838 |
| Ecu Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital | Ahoskie, NC | Diabetes and cardiovascular disease case mgmt | $81,700 |
| Hertford County Office of Aging | Winton, NC | Senior transportation program | $50,000 |
| Hertford County Sheriff's Department | Winton, NC | Aed's | $45,092 |
| Gates County | Gatesville, NC | Transwell | $10,000 |
| Ecu Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital | Ahoskie, NC | Children's cancer partners of the carolina's | $6,655 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,633 | 9 |
| 2023 | $820,829 | 12 |
| 2022 | $883,899 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620289349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1535057
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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