The Sylvester Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRichlands, North Carolina · EIN 56-1950780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$538K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$12.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
3% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Methodist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $319,000 |
| The Refuge Church | Ayden, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Charlotte, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $27,000 |
| Coastal Nc Fca | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Mt Vernon Baptist Church | Charlotte, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Richlands Volunteer Fire Department | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $8,500 |
| Onslow Pregnancy Resource Center | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $7,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association of Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Brigade Boys & Girls Club | Wilmington, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Encounter 61 Church | Emerald Isle, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Jarvis Methodist Church | Greenville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Lenior Greene Young Life | Kinston, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Louisburg College | Louisburg, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Vizion Church | Charlotte, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Waypoint Community Church | Charlotte, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Christian Community Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $4,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Trenton, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $4,000 |
| Agape Life Family Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $3,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $3,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Fayetteville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,500 |
| Baysden Chapel Pfwb Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Bethany Baptist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Bethlehem Baptist Church | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Bible Church Ministries | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Blooming Hill Free Will Baptist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Catherine Lake Baptist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Cedar Fork Baptist Church | Beulaville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Changing Hearts Ministries | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Coastal Carolina Center for Women | Newport, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charlotte, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| First Christian Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| First Church of God | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| First United Pentecostal Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Floyd Pond Holiness Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Free Holiness Mission Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Gospel Light Church | Trenton, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Great Branch Pfwb Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Greater Vision Church | Wilmington, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Harrison Chapel Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Haw Branch AME | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Moses Temple | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Muddy Creek Primitive Baptist Church | Chinquapin, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| New Covenant Church | Clyde, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| New River Pfwb Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| One Place Capital Campaign | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Richlands Church of Christ | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Richlands First Free Will Baptist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Richlands United Pentecostal Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| River of Life | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Springfield Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| St Paul Free Will Baptist Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| Union Chapel Christian Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| West Richlands Holiness Church | Richlands, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $2,000 |
| K-Love Radio Network | Rocklin, CA | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $1,250 |
| Onslow Victims Center | Jacksonville, NC | To further the charitable mission of the organization. | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $538,500 | 56 |
| 2023 | $438,030 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349101303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1950780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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