W C and Stella B Hennessee Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCullowhee, North Carolina · EIN 56-1503261 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$38K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$607K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Table | Dillsboro, NC | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Lord's Closet | Sylva, NC | Charitable Purpose | $8,000 |
| United Christian Ministries of Jackson County | Sylva, NC | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cullowhee Valley Baptist Church | Dillsboro, NC | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Tuckaseigee Baptist Association | Cullowhee, NC | Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Jackson County | Sylva, NC | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Circles of Jackson County Inc | Sylva, NC | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $38,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502489349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1503261
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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