The Ry and Eileen L Sharpe Found Foundation
Invitation OnlyWinston Salem, North Carolina · EIN 58-1722771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$69K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$88K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $60,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center | Hiddenite, NC | Historical preservation | $60,000 |
| An Appalachian Summer Festival | Boone, NC | Festival of the arts | $6,000 |
| Crosby Scholars | Winstonsalem, NC | Student mentorship and academics | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $65,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102917
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1722771
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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