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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 87-4095785

Giving with Grace Foundation

A private foundation in Cornelius, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 89 grants and $2.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,052,295

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $19,710,106

  • Tax year 2023

    $843,275

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $20,274,979

  • Tax year 2022

    $96,023

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $1,106,268

  • Tax year 2021

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $1,000,000

Grants paid in 2024

89 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Least of These Carolinas IncGastonia, NC

    Foster children

    $361,000
  2. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina IncCharlotte, NC

    Children with life-threatening illnesses

    $250,000
  3. Holy Angels Foundation IncBelmont, NC

    Care for the differently abled

    $112,500
  4. Humane Society of Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC

    Animal rescue

    $100,000
  5. Lake Norman Humane IncMooresville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $100,000
  6. Helping Animals to SurviveDenver, NC

    Animal rescue

    $72,595
  7. Friends of the Anson County Animal ShelterWadesboro, NC

    Animal rescue

    $71,500
  8. Dove House Childrens Advocacy CenterStatesville, NC

    Child victims of abuse

    $60,000
  9. Parkins PawcabConcord, NC

    Animal rescue

    $55,500
  10. Stand for AnimalsCharlotte, NC

    Animal rescue

    $55,000
  11. Via Health PartnershospiceCharlotte, NC

    Hospice care

    $50,000
  12. Carolina Wildlife Conservation CenterCharlotte, NC

    Wildlife rescue

    $40,000
  13. Cool Kids Campaign Foundation IncTowson, MD

    Programs for children with cancer

    $35,000
  14. Piedmont Animal RescueMooresville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $35,000
  15. Spay Neuter NC IncIndian Trail, NC

    Spay/neuter program

    $35,000
  16. Cornelius Early ScholarsCornelius, NC

    Pre-school

    $30,000
  17. The Carlee Cause FoundationGastonia, NC

    Animal rescue

    $27,500
  18. Partners for CatsMorganton, NC

    Animal rescue

    $26,750
  19. Care Animal ShelterAurora, MO

    Animal rescue

    $25,000
  20. Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza IncShelby, NC

    Animal rescue

    $25,000
  21. Exceptional Children's Assistance CenterDavidson, NC

    Special education

    $25,000
  22. Hope House Foundation IncHuntersville, NC

    Care for the differently abled

    $25,000
  23. Hope of MooresvilleMooresville, NC

    Home women & children

    $25,000
  24. Kora's Rescue RanchRandleman, NC

    Animal rescue

    $25,000
  25. Pats Palce Child Advocacy Center IncCharlotte, NC

    Child victim of abuse

    $20,000
  26. Rescue 4 the Unwanted IncGranite Qry, NC

    Spay/neuter program

    $20,000
  27. Angels to the AnimalsDenver, NC

    Medical costs and spay/neuter program

    $18,500
  28. Lake Norman Lucky CatCornelius, NC

    Animal welfare

    $18,000
  29. Angels and Sparrows Soup Kitchen IncHuntersville, NC

    Food bank

    $15,000
  30. The Humane Society of Union County IncMonroe, NC

    Animal rescue

    $15,000
  31. Cat Smart Coalition IncConcord, NC

    Animal rescue

    $10,000
  32. Forever Dream Senios Dog Sanctuary IncTryon, NC

    Medical care

    $10,000
  33. Foster Village Charlotte IncMatthews, NC

    Foster child assistance

    $10,000
  34. Naughty Donkey Farm Sanctuary IncAlbemarle, NC

    Animal rescue

    $10,000
  35. Neighborhood Care Center IncCornelius, NC

    Community

    $10,000
  36. Sunkissed Acres NCCharlotte, NC

    Spay/neuter program

    $10,000
  37. We Are Zeus IncLexington, SC

    Animal rescue

    $10,000
  38. Youth VillagesBartlett, TN

    Foster children aging out

    $10,000
  39. Gaston Community FoundationGastonia, NC

    Children in foster care

    $10,000
  40. Carolina Street Cats IncMonroe, NC

    Animal rescue

    $7,500
  41. Chow Charmer RescueLyman, SC

    Animal rescue

    $7,500
  42. Dogs Deserve Better PiedmontCreedmoor, NC

    Animal rescue

    $7,500
  43. Friends of Feral FelinesCharlotte, NC

    Spay/neuter program

    $7,500
  44. Kitty PawtrolWilmington, NC

    Animal rescue

    $7,500
  45. Brave Step IncConcord, NC

    Women victims of abuse

    $6,000
  46. Happy Tails Rescue IncMaiden, NC

    Animal rescue

    $6,000
  47. Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  48. Bullies 2 the RescueMarshville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  49. Carolina Boxer RescueMint Hill, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  50. Carolina Reptile CenterMooresville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  51. Catherine's HouseBelmont, NC

    Womens shelter

    $5,000
  52. Defend the FatherlessFort Mill, SC

    Children in need

    $5,000
  53. FeedncMooresville, NC

    Food bank

    $5,000
  54. Gaston County - Hope United Survivor NetworkGastonia, NC

    Domestic violence

    $5,000
  55. Happy Tails Animal SanctauryZebulon, NC

    Hay barn

    $5,000
  56. Joe Maus FoundationIndian Trail, NC

    Support local organizations

    $5,000
  57. Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce Foundation IncCornelius, NC

    Community

    $5,000
  58. Paws of Peodmont Animal RescueLocust, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  59. Rebuilding Together of Greater CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Low income housing

    $5,000
  60. Richmond County Operation FixRockingham, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  61. Shelter Dog Transport AllianceAsheville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $5,000
  62. Spay It Forward IncConcord, NC

    Spay/neuter program

    $5,000
  63. The Rotary Club of Lake Norman-Huntersville IncHuntersville, NC

    Community

    $5,000
  64. Watchmen of the Streets HomelessCornelius, NC

    Homeless women & children

    $5,000
  65. The Relatives IncCharlotte, NC

    Teens in crisis

    $3,500
  66. All Paws MatterGranite Falls, NC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  67. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central CarolinasCharlotte, NC

    Children at risk

    $2,500
  68. Bridge Between Animal RescueCharleston, SC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  69. Cat Coalition of the New South IncMarshville, NC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  70. Dore RanchKershaw, SC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  71. Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse of Iredell CountyStatesville, NC

    Child victims of abuse

    $2,500
  72. Gaston County - Toy Run for KidsGastonia, NC

    WNC holidays

    $2,500
  73. Humane Society of Catawba CountyNewton, NC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  74. Magpie & Daisey's Pet RescueCarrollton, VA

    Ainimal rescue

    $2,500
  75. National Charity League LKN ChapterMooresville, NC

    Community

    $2,500
  76. Rescue the LittlesHuntersville, NC

    Spay/neuter program

    $2,500
  77. Res-Q Runner IncSpencer, NC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  78. Saving Southern KittiesTega Cay, SC

    Animal rescue

    $2,500
  79. Smithville Community IncCornelius, NC

    Food insecurity

    $2,500
  80. Zack's PlaceWoodstock, VT

    Special needs assistance

    $2,500
  81. Davidson Village NetworkDavidson, NC

    Support for seniors

    $2,000
  82. Carolina Sanctuary Rescue IncBowling Green, KY

    Animal rescue

    $1,000
  83. Guardians of the Children IncMooresville, NC

    Child welfare

    $1,000
  84. Jacks Furrytail RescuesDurham, NC

    Animal rescue

    $1,000
  85. Novant Health IncWinston Salem, NC

    Medical center foundation

    $1,000
  86. Seasons of GivingHuntersville, NC

    Lake normal seniors

    $1,000
  87. Sunninghill Jill KidsCornelius, NC

    Children with cancer

    $500
  88. Humane Society of GreenwoodGreenwood, SC

    Animal rescue

    $250
  89. Cornelius Fire DepartmentCornelius, NC

    Annual fundraiser

    $200

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals34 grants $658,59539% of the total
  2. Human services7 grants $411,50025% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $286,50017% of the total
  4. Religion1 grant $112,5007% of the total
  5. Crime and legal aid1 grant $60,0004% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter3 grants $55,0003% of the total
  7. 7 other causes11 grants $91,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina77 grants $1,951,045
  2. Maryland1 grant $35,000
  3. South Carolina6 grants $25,250
  4. Missouri1 grant $25,000
  5. Tennessee1 grant $10,000
  6. Virginia1 grant $2,500
  7. Vermont1 grant $2,500
  8. Kentucky1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robin SalzmanPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jack SalzmanVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lawrence Shaheen JrSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • James GodfreyTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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