The Mary Norris Preyer Fund
Historical FunderGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-6068167 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$190K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MELANIE CLAYTON GRANT MANAGER PIEDM |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 20124, GREENSBORO NC 27420 |
| Phone | 3362745471 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSAL WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAX EXEMPT STATUS LETTER |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| 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
42% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Jenkins Center | Davidson, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc | Louisville, KY | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Arts Empowerment Project Inc | Charlotte, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Arts for Life | Asheville, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Aura Home Women Vets | Asheville, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Sky Bridge | Boulder, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Blue Water Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Bookgive Inc | Denver, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Chappy and Friends | Naperville, IL | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Inc | Charlotte, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Compass Center | Chapel Hill, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network | Cary, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Dix Park Conservancy | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Gardhouse Limited | Charlotte, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines Inc | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Greenway Foundation Inc | Denver, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | Asheville, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Healthreach Community Clinic | Mooresville, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| High Country Caregivers Foundation | Boone, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ignite Adaptive Sports | Boulder, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership Inc | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Intercambio Uniting Communities | Boulder, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Council for Social Service Inc | Carrboro, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Conservation Network | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| New Dance Theatre Inc | Denver, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Red Hook Community Center Inc | Red Hook, NY | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Real Options for City Kids | San Francisco, CA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Senior Pharm Assist Inc | Durham, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Skookum Kids | Bellingham, WA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Table Ministries Inc | Carrboro, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Learning Collaborative | Charlotte, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| The Sylvia Center | Bronx, NY | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Time and Space Limited Theatre Company Inc | Hudson, NY | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Life - Capernaum | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Life - Wyldlife | Raleigh, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Coastal Federation Inc | Newport, NC | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| City Surf Project | San Francisco, CA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Lotus Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Prc | San Francisco, CA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,500 | 40 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101481
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6068167
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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