The Claude S Jr and Raenelle Aberne Testamentary Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyHickory, North Carolina · EIN 27-6561536 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$272K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $13,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John's River Valley Camp | Collettsville, NC | Program support | $52,000 |
| Neighbors Network | Conover, NC | Program support | $40,000 |
| Corinth Reformed Church | Hickory, NC | Program support | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Program support | $23,500 |
| Amvets Post 76 | Hickory, NC | Program support | $18,000 |
| Linc | Newton, NC | Program support | $18,000 |
| University Christian High School | Hickory, NC | Program support | $13,000 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Catawba Valley Medical Center Fdn | Hickory, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Newton Depot Authority | Newton, NC | Program support | $9,000 |
| Soldiers Reunion | Newton, NC | Program support | $6,000 |
| Western Piedmont Symphony | Hickory, NC | Program support | $6,000 |
| Hickory Music Factory | Hickory, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Young Life | Hickory, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Carolina Thread Trail | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| Trinity Church | Hickory, NC | Program support | $5,000 |
| My Father's House Ministry | Newton, NC | Program support | $4,700 |
| Hart Square Foundation | Vale, NC | Program support | $4,000 |
| United Arts Council of Catawba | Hickory, NC | Program support | $3,000 |
| Hickory Landmarks Society | Hickory, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Green Room | Newton, NC | Program support | $2,500 |
| Downtown Newton Development Associa | Newton, NC | Program support | $2,300 |
| Bsa Piedmont Council | Gastonia, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Catawba Valley Habitat for Humanity | Hickory, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
| Classroom Connections | Newton, NC | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $272,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | $240,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $271,200 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632059349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6561536
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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