Wayland Henry Cato Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 82-0799936 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
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
33% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Educational | $374,679 |
| St Phillip's Church | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Myers Park United Methodist Church | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Columbia, SC | Educational | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Educational | $1,000,000 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas- Mccoll Park Fund | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Carolina Tread Trail | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $150,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Columbia, SC | Educational | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,529,679 | 10 |
| 2023 | $55,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102252
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0799936
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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