The Story Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBlack Mountain, North Carolina · EIN 26-1433559 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAN ALLISON |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 SCOTLAND STREET, BLACK MTN NC 28711 |
| Phone | 8286698784 |
| HELGREENANDDALTON@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 30 |
| 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
33% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | Tryon, NC | Spread the gospel | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Childrens research hospital | $3,000 |
| Hospice of the Carolina Foothills | Columbus, NC | Terminal illness care | $2,500 |
| Polk County Historical Association | Columbus, NC | Historical association | $2,000 |
| Amazing Facts Inc | Roseville, CA | Share the love of christ | $1,000 |
| Hendersonville Rescue Mission | Hendersonville, NC | Care for the homeless | $1,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Spread the gospel of christ | $1,000 |
| Foothills Humane Society | Columbus, NC | Share the love of christ | $1,000 |
| House of Flags Museum | Columbus, NC | Flag museum | $500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($13,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1433559
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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