Underdown Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHickory, North Carolina · EIN 56-1827986 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Debra Romano |
|---|---|
| Address | Wells Fargo Bank 320 Broad Street 4, th Floor, Charleston SC 29401 |
| Phone | 8437244000 |
| Form and materials | www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/underdown-family-foundation/ |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 30TH TO BE REVIEWED AT THE SUMMER GRANT MEETING. |
| Restrictions | MUST QUALIFY AS 501(C)(3) AND APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM. GRANTS PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO EDUCATION, FAITH-BASED WORK, AND HEALTH & HEALTH SERVICES. |
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
9% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Catawba | Hickory, NC | Habitat Home Repairs | $10,000 |
| Carolina Caring Inc | Newton, NC | Caring for Children Battling Serious Illness | $6,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Hickory, NC | Good Samaritan Fund | $5,000 |
| Hart Square Foundation Inc | Vale, NC | Cultural Heritage Education Opportunities | $5,000 |
| Hickory Museum of Art Inc | Hickory, NC | Educational Programming | $5,000 |
| The Western Piedmont Symphony | Hickory, NC | Explore The Orchestra Program | $5,000 |
| Cakeable Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Job Training for an Individual with I/DD | $3,000 |
| Council on Adolescents of Catawba | Hickory, NC | Lunch Buddy Mentoring Program | $2,500 |
| Catawba County Council on Aging | Hickory, NC | West Hickory Senior Center | $2,000 |
| Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas | Spartanburg, SC | Hickory Childhood Cancer Safety Net | $2,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba | Hickory, NC | Perinatal Mental Health | $2,000 |
| Rising Hope Farms Inc | Claremont, NC | Building Repairs | $2,000 |
| Safe Harbor of NC Inc | Hickory, NC | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Springfield, MO | Disaster Services | $2,000 |
| Exodus Outreach Foundation | Hickory, NC | Restoring Homes | $2,000 |
| Greater Hickory Cooperative | Hickory, NC | Nutrition Plus | $2,000 |
| North Carolina School for the Deaf | Morganton, NC | Strobe Alerts for Deaf Residents | $2,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Hickory, NC | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Hospitality House | Hickory, NC | Room Subsidies for Hickory Families | $1,000 |
| Shining Hope Farms | Charlotte, NC | Conover Farm Therapy Services Program | $1,000 |
| Hickory Public Schools Band Boosters | Hickory, NC | New Utility Trailer Fund | $1,000 |
| Hospitality House of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Overnight Lodging PRG to Healthcare Equity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $65,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $65,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641779349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1827986
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.